Catherine of Siena, Mystic and Prophetic Witness, 1380 Youngest of twenty-five children, Catherine Benincasa of Siena experienced a vision at age six that set her on a lifelong path of prayer, service, and fearless witness. Though criticized and misunderstood, she remained committed to Jesus and served the sick during times of plague. Her spiritual authority […]
The Fifth Sunday of Easter Jesus tells us and his disciples, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life." Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14
Martyrs of the Reformation Era Ezekiel 34:1-10 Psalm 51:10–17 2 Corinthians 4:7–12 Matthew 7:1–6
The Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus promises the coming of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, after his coming departure. Psalm 66:7-18 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21
The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day The disciples await the coming of the Holy Spirit to strengthen them. Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 John 17:1-11
Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 988 Exodus 25:31–40 Psalm 57:6-11 Ephesians 5:15-20 Matthew 24:42-47
The Day of Pentecost Come Holy Spirit, our souls inspire! Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:25-35, 37 1 Corinthians 123:3b-13 John 20:19-23
Augustine, First Archbishop of Canterbury, 605 We honor Augustine of Canterbury, sent by Pope Gregory the Great to bring the Gospel to Anglo-Saxon England. Arriving in 597, Augustine baptized King Ethelbert and became the first Archbishop of Canterbury. His mission laid the foundations for English Christianity and exemplified patience, wisdom, and cultural sensitivity. Augustine’s willingness […]
The First Sunday After Pentecost: Trinity Sunday One God in Three Persons reminds us that relationship and relationality are at the heart of who God is and who we are. Genesis 1:1-2:4a Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20