Holy Gospel: April 10
He said to them, "I AM." (John 18: 1—19: 42)

Holy Gospel: April 9
"You ought to wash one another's feet." (John 13:1-15)

Holy Gospel: April 17, 2011
"Woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born." (Matthew 26: 14-25)

The Pope Rejects Popularity
The Holy Father won't endorse condoms to get a boost in the polls.

The Holy Father on Praying for Vocations
Papal message for the 46th World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

Five Objections to Forgiveness
Lent is the ideal time to let go of what holds back true forgiveness.

2009: The Priestly Year
A time to foster vocations.

A Red Sweater
My personal experience with the Holy Father.

Catholic Senators Reject Conscience Protection After Bishops Call for Support
Only 9 Catholic Senators supported the Coburn amendment - 16 Reject.

Religion in America
What is happening to Christianity in America? Are the number of believers increasing or decreasing? What is happening with the Protestant interpretation of the Bible with regard to gay and lesbians?

Peter Sets a Course for Failure
Challenge: Start everything you do today with a prayer, offering its fruits up to God.

Dining with a Once-Dead Friend
Challenge: Look back on your life remembering all the things Christ has done for you. Trust Jesus.

The Messiah Finally Reveals Himself
Challenge: Proclaim that Jesus is your Lord and God, through charity towards everyone you meet today.

It Is Better for You that One Man Die
Challenge: Spend a few minutes contemplating the crucifix so as to prepare your soul for Holy Week.

Provoking a Decision
Challenge: Make a special effort today to give constant, silent testimony to your faith.

Never Seeing Death
Challenge: Make a special sacrifice today for your departed loved ones.

April 6 -- Saint Celestine I
Pope

April 5 -- St. Maria Crescencia Hoss
Her goal was to please Jesus

April 4 -- St. Isidore of Seville
Bishop and Doctor

April 3 -- St. Luigi Scrosoppi
Priest and Founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence

April 2 -- St. Ebba the Younger and Companions
Martyrs

Holy Gospel: April 19, 2011
"What you are going to do, do quickly." (John 13: 21-33)

Holy Gospel: April 6
"Mary took a liter of costly perfumed oil made from genuine aromatic nard and anointed the feet of Jesus." (John 12: 1-11)

Holy Gospel: April 5
"The veil of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom." (Mark 15: 1-39)

Holy Gospel: April 4
"All will believe in him." (John 11: 45-56)

Holy Gospel: April 3
"I have shown you many good works from my Father." (John 10: 31-42)

Holy Gospel: April 2
"Whoever keeps my word will never see death." (John 8: 51-59)

Truth Freedom
Challenge: Resist the temptation to justify yourself today. Reject completely any tendency of building yourself up by tearing others down.

April 1 -- St. Walaricus
Abbot

Holy Gospel: April 1
"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8: 31-42)