Novena Prayer

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

“Do Not Be Afraid” “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost. –Luke 24:35–48 Reflection: Have you ever been so overwhelmed or unsure that even good news feels scary? That’s where the disciples were.Jesus stood right in front of them—alive, glowing with peace—and their first reaction was fear. They … Read moreDay 5 – Octave of Easter

The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.  The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 103:6 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. The post Verse of the Day: John 18:2 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – April 24, 2025 | USCCB Thursday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 264 Reading 1  Acts 3:11-26 As the crippled man who had been cured clung to Peter and John,all the people hurried in amazement toward themin the portico called “Solomon’s Portico.”When Peter saw this, he addressed the … Read moreCatholic Daily Reading – Thursday April 24, 2025

You know that feeling after Easter Sunday?The church is glowing, the lilies are blooming, the choir sings louder, and everything feels… alive.But then Monday comes. The dishes are still in the sink, and real life picks up again. So here’s the good news:Easter isn’t just a day. It’s a whole season. Wait — How Long Is … Read moreEaster Isn’t Over: Why the Catholic Easter Season Lasts 50 Days

“Even in the Ordinary, He is Risen” Reflection: Day 4.Maybe the Easter lilies are starting to fade. Maybe the chocolate is gone. Maybe you’re already sliding back into the grind — emails, dishes, bills, distractions. But here’s what hits me today:Jesus didn’t just appear in the temple or in some cosmic blaze of glory.He showed … Read moreDay 4 – Octave of Easter

In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 56:4 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. The post Verse of the Day: Romans 12:12 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – April 23, 2025 | USCCB Wednesday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 263 Reading 1  Acts 3:1-10 Peter and John were going up to the temple areafor the three o’clock hour of prayer.And a man crippled from birth was carriedand placed at the gate of the temple called … Read moreCatholic Daily Reading – Wednesday April 23, 2025