Virgin and Visionary of LourdesFeast: April 16Patroness of: the sick, shepherds, and Lourdes, France Early Life Saint Bernadette Soubirous was

In Spiritu Feria Quartæ Hebdomadæ Sanctæ As the Church approaches the climactic mysteries of the Holy Triduum, Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ

Ante Missam IntroitusPhil 2:10, 8 et 11In nómine Iesu omne genu flectátur, cœléstium, terréstrium et infernórum: quia Dóminus factus est obœ́diens

Feast Day: April 15Patron of: Catechists and Religious EducationFounder of: The Congregation of the Christian Doctrine (Doctrinaires) Early Life and

Readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Mark 14:32–72; 15:1–46 As Holy Week deepens, the Church invites us into a profound contemplation of Christ’s

Ante Missam IntroitusGal 6:14Nos autem gloriári opórtet in Cruce Dómini nostri Iesu Christi: in quo est salus, vita et resurréctio nostra:

Feast Day: April 14Patron of: Sailors, navigators, the Spanish NavyAlso Known As: Saint Elmo (not to be confused with St.

For Monday of Holy Week (Feria Secunda Majoris Hebdomadæ) Isaiah 50:5-10 & John 12:1-9 As we enter more deeply into

Ante Missam IntroitusPs 34:1-2.Iúdica, Dómine, nocéntes me, expúgna impugnántes me: apprehénde arma et scutum, et exsúrge in adiutórium meum, Dómine, virtus

Feast Day: April 13Patroness of: The unwanted, disabled persons, the blind, pro-life causesBorn: 1287 in Metola, ItalyDied: April 13, 1320