Thursday, May 6
Thursday, May 6
Eastertide · 2027
Today the Church keeps Ascension of the Lord — Solemnity.
Liturgical color — WhiteSolemnityEastertide
The feast of the day
Solemnity of Ascension of the Lord
Today the Church keeps Ascension of the Lord — solemnity.
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Meet Dominic Savio
Saint of the day · Feast May 6
Dominic Savio
Italian Youth · Joyful Spirit
St. Dominic Savio was a young Italian saint known for his vibrant faith and joyful spirit. He dedicated his short life to God and inspired many young people to live virtuous lives.
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The season
Eastertide
We are in the Eastertide — the Church wears white.
Fifty days of joy celebrating the Resurrection — the longest feast of the year, from Easter Sunday through Pentecost. Today it keeps the solemnity of Ascension of the Lord.
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