April 11, 2026

Saturday of Easter Week

God of mercy, you wash away our sins in water, you give us new birth in the Spirit, and redeem us in the blood of Christ. As we celebrate Christ’s resurrection increase our awareness of these blessings, and renew your gift of life within us. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Thought from the Saints

"If you ate only one meal a week, would you survive? It is the same for your soul. Nourish it with the Blessed Sacrament."

— St. André Bessette

Daily Scripture Verse

"Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. Do not give heed to all the things that men say, lest you hear your servant cursing you; your heart knows that many times you have yourself cursed others."

Ecclesiastes 7:20-22

Daily Meditation

"We must beg God constantly in our prayers to uphold us by His hand; we should keep ever in our minds the truth that if He leaves us, most certainly we shall fall at once into the abyss, for we must never be so foolish as to trust in ourselves. After this I think the greatest safeguard is to be very careful and to watch how we advance in virtue; we must notice whether we are making progress or falling back in it, especially as regards the love of our neighbor, the desire to be thought the least of all and how we perform our ordinary, everyday duties. If we attend to this and beg Our Lord to enlighten us, we shall at once perceive our gain or loss."

— St. Teresa of Avila

Day by Day with Mary, the Mother of God

You are my heavenly Mother. You will be toward me like any mother toward her children. O my Mother, do not forsake me! My dearest Mother, do not abandon me.

—St. Gemma Galgani

A Prayer from Notre Dame University

Rev. Brad Metz, C.S.C.

God of all wisdom and grace, you fill us with unwavering zeal to proclaim the truth of our faith wherever your Spirit leads us. Give us courage and determination to live out our faith even amid this harsh and challenging world. May our lives reflect your radiance as you lead us into your promise of everlasting life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.