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

You made it through nine days of prayer. You showed up — even on the days when it was hard. Maybe you lit candles, maybe you whispered your novena in bed right before sleep, but you gave it to God. Now the novena is over.And you’re wondering… Now what? Should you wait? Should you pray again?How do … Read moreWhat to Do After a Novena — How to Listen for God’s Answer

 ”Peace be with you” “Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.” -John 20:19-20  Reflection: Imagine the room. Doors locked. Fear thick in the air. The disciples are hiding, unsure … Read moreDay 3: Easter Octave

O LORD, I love the house where You dwell,  the place where Your glory resides. Do not take my soul away with sinners,  or my life with men of bloodshed, in whose hands are wicked schemes,  whose right hands are full of bribes. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 26:8-10 appeared first on NOVENA … Read morePsalm of the Day: Psalm 26:8-10

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The post Verse of the Day: 1 Peter 1:3 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – April 22, 2025 | USCCB Tuesday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 262 Reading 1 Acts 2:36-41 On the day of Pentecost, Peter said to the Jewish people,“Let the whole house of Israel know for certainthat God has made him both Lord and Christ,this Jesus whom you crucified.” … Read moreCatholic Daily Reading – Tuesday April 22, 2025

The Octave of Easter is an eight-day celebration in the Catholic Church, starting on Easter Sunday and ending on the following Sunday, which is known as Divine Mercy Sunday. So it runs from: Easter Sunday ➝ to the next Sunday (8 days total) Why 8 Days? In Catholic tradition, a liturgical octave is a way of giving special honor and extended celebration to a feast. … Read moreWhat Is the Octave of Easter for Catholics?

Let’s be honest—passing on the Catholic faith today isn’t what it used to be. We’re raising kids in a world where phones buzz more than church bells, and where TikTok trends travel faster than Gospel truths. Distractions are everywhere: endless scrolling, Netflix binges, busy schedules, and noise—so much noise. But here’s the good news: God’s … Read moreHow to Pass On the Faith in an Age of Distractions and Screens

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 85: 6 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. The post Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 15:24 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.