Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, 1347-1380; born to a wealthy Italian family; she joined a Dominican lay order; at 21, she began preaching; as her influence grew, she devoted much time to peace keeping among the Christian states; her efforts were instrumental in persuading Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome from Avignon as well as in supporting Pope Urban VI during the schism; St. Catherine’s great mystical work, Dialogues, is a Christian classic
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/29/26
Gospel: John 12:44-50

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<li>Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter</li>
<li>Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, 1347-1380; born to a wealthy Italian family; she joined a Dominican lay order; at 21, she began preaching; as her influence grew, she devoted much time to peace keeping among the Christian states; her efforts were instrumental in persuading Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome from Avignon as well as in supporting Pope Urban VI during the schism; St. Catherine&rsquo;s great mystical work,&nbsp;<em>Dialogues</em>, is a Christian classic</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/29/26</li>
<li>Gospel: John 12:44-50</li>
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