Sunday, April 30
Sunday, April 30
A Ferial weekday in Ordinary Time. No feast or memorial is kept today — only the steady rhythm of the week, and the Mass given for the weekday.
The feast of the day
No feast is kept today
An ordinary day in Ordinary Time
Most days of the year keep no feast or memorial — and that is not a gap. The Church simply prays the Mass of the weekday and keeps walking through the season. A good day to carry one quiet intention, and to let prayer be unhurried.
The saint of the day
Meet Pius V
Saint of the day · Feast Apr 30
Pius V
Pope · Reformer of Faith
Pius V was a significant pope during the Counter-Reformation, known for his efforts to reform the Church and promote the Catholic faith. His leadership helped solidify the Church's teachings during a tumultuous time.
Open the profileAlso remembered today
- Benedetto da UrbinoCapuchin Friar · Spiritual Guide
- EarconwaldBishop of London · Saint
- Giuseppe Benedetto CottolengoItalian Saint · Servant of the Poor
- Lorenzo of NovaraBishop · Protector of the Faith
- Marie GuyartFoundress · Ursuline Sisters
- Pauline von MallinckrodtGerman Nun · Educator
- Pomponius of NaplesBishop · Patron of Naples
- Robert of MolesmeCistercian Abbot · Spiritual Leader
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