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.
See the feast in the libraryThe saint of the day
Meet Dominic Savio
Saint of the day · Feast May 6
Dominic Savio
Italian Youth · Joyful Spirit
Children
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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- François de LavalFirst Bishop of Quebec
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- Jacinto VeraBispo de Montevidéu
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- MarquardAbade · Fundador
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- MarquardAbbot · Founder
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- Peter NolascoSpanish Saint · Founder
- Petronacio de Monte CassinoAbad Italiano · Guía Espiritual
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- Petronaks z Monte CassinoWłoski opat · Przewodnik duchowy
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- San Pedro NolascoSanto Español · Fundador
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At Mass today
The readings
First readingA reading from the Book of the Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11Second readingA reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians 1:17-23GospelFrom the Gospel according to Mark 16:15-20
Today’s reflectionRead today’s readings slowly — let one line stay with you, and carry it through the day as a quiet prayer.Read the reflection 
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.
More on EastertideThe days ahead
Coming up this week
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