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Cardinals prepare for ‘funeral of shepherd, not sovereign’ in fourth General Congregation

April 25, 2025 by Kateri

CV NEWS FEED // The fourth General Congregation of the College of Cardinals was held on April 25 at 9:10 a.m. local time. During the meeting, Master of Papal Liturgical Celebrations Archbishop Diego Ravelli explained Pope Francis’ funeral rites. Vatican News reported that the meeting included prayer, a continued reading of Universi Dominici Gregis through … Read moreCardinals prepare for ‘funeral of shepherd, not sovereign’ in fourth General Congregation

Loving the Church, Even When It’s Messy

April 25, 2025 by Kateri

Let’s be honest: sometimes it’s hard to love the Church. Not the teachings of Christ. Not the sacraments. Not the peace that floods your soul during Adoration or the beauty of the Eucharist. No—those are the reasons many of us stay. Those are the reasons we fell in love in the first place. But the human part … Read moreLoving the Church, Even When It’s Messy

The Time Pope Francis Visited a Record Shop and Other Personal Moments

April 25, 2025 by Kateri

Bohumil Petrik/CNAPope Francis laughs outside of St. Peter’s Basilica during the general audience on April 1, 2015. Many firsts for the papacy came from Pope Francis. Read More

Friday in the Octave of Easter

April 25, 2025 by Kateri

Reading 1 Acts 4:1-12 After the crippled man had been cured, while Peter and John were still speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees confronted them, disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. They laid hands on Peter … Read moreFriday in the Octave of Easter

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 30:5

April 25, 2025 by Kateri

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 30:5 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Verse of the Day: John 17:15

April 25, 2025 by Kateri

My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. The post Verse of the Day: John 17:15 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Day 6: Octave of Easter

April 25, 2025 by Kateri

(April 25, 2025) Breakfast with the Risen Jesus The Easter celebration keeps unfolding, not with fireworks or loud trumpets, but with moments that are quiet, intimate, and surprisingly down-to-earth. Today’s Gospel (John 21:1–14) is a perfect example. It’s sunrise. The disciples are back to fishing—back to what they knew before Jesus changed everything. They’ve been … Read moreDay 6: Octave of Easter

Catholic Daily Reading – Friday April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025 by Kateri

Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – April 25, 2025 | USCCB Friday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 265 Reading 1 Acts 4:1-12 After the crippled man had been cured,while Peter and John were still speaking to the people,the priests, the captain of the temple guard,and the Sadducees confronted them,disturbed that they were teaching … Read moreCatholic Daily Reading – Friday April 25, 2025

National Eucharistic Congress Cantor Struck With Debilitating Illness Is Praying for an Easter Miracle

April 24, 2025 by Kateri

Jeffrey BrunoLauren Moore leads the crowd in song at the closing Mass for the National Eucharistic Congress on July 21, 2024. The graces procured in Indiana at the National Eucharistic Congress strengthened the family’s faith for their current suffering. Read More

Catholic Relics Collection Draws Pilgrims to Venerate Saints

April 24, 2025 by Kateri

Clockwise from left: Father Joseph Marquis holds a relic of St. Joseph; Father Mitch Pacwa offers a blessing with a reliquary holding a relic of St. John Paul II on EWTN; and shown are reliquaries at All Saints Shrine in Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church in Livonia, Michigan. Substantial collection includes key figure of Easter. … Read moreCatholic Relics Collection Draws Pilgrims to Venerate Saints