First Day

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Novena in Memory of Pope Francis

“You are Peter…”  In the name of the Father, and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. A reading from the holy Gospel according to MatthewWhen Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples,“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They...

Second Day

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Novena in Memory of Pope Francis

“Feed my Sheep…”  In the name of the Father, and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. A reading from the holy Gospel according to JohnJesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more thanthese?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know...

Third Day

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Novena in Memory of Pope Francis

Peter, the Unity of All the Church  In the name of the Father, and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. A reading from a sermon by Saint Augustine As you are aware, Jesus chose his disciples before his Passion and calledthem Apostles; and among these almost...

Fourth Day

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Novena in Memory of Pope Francis

Authentic Teacher of the Faith  In the name of the Father, and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. A reading from the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchThe Roman Pontiff and the bishops are “authentic teachers, that is,teachers endowed with the authority of...