Saturday of Easter week

Acts of the Apostles

Observing the boldness of Peter and John and perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, the leaders, elders, and scribes were amazed, and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus.
Then when they saw the man who had been cured standing there with them, they could say nothing in reply.
So they ordered them to leave the Sanhedrin, and conferred with one another, saying,
"What are we to do with these men? Everyone living in Jerusalem knows that a remarkable sign was done through them, and we cannot deny it.
But so that it may not be spread any further among the people, let us give them a stern warning never again to speak to anyone in this name."
So they called them back and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
Peter and John, however, said to them in reply, "Whether it is right in the sight of God for us to obey you rather than God, you be the judges.
It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard."
After threatening them further, they released them, finding no way to punish them, on account of the people who were all praising God for what had happened.

Psalms

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever.
My strength and my courage is the LORD,
and he has been my savior.
The joyful shout of victory
in the tents of the just:
"The right hand of the LORD is exalted;
the right hand of the LORD has struck with power."
I shall not die, but live,
and declare the works of the LORD.
Though the LORD has indeed chastised me,
yet he has not delivered me to death.
Open to me the gates of justice;
I will enter them and give thanks to the LORD.
This is the gate of the LORD;
the just shall enter it.
I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me
and have been my savior.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark

When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons.
She went and told his companions who were mourning and weeping.
When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.
After this he appeared in another form to two of them walking along on their way to the country.
They returned and told the others; but they did not believe them either.
(But) later, as the eleven were at table, he appeared to them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they had not believed those who saw him after he had been raised.
He said to them, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature."

St. Raphael Arnáiz Barón(Trappist Monk (1911-1938))

SAINT RAPHAEL ARNÁIZ BARÓNTrappist Monk (1911-1938) Raphael Arnáiz Barón was born in Burgos, Spain, on April 9, 1911, to a prominent and devout family. He was baptized and confirmed in Burgos and began his schooling at the city's Jesuit college. In 1919, he received first Holy Communion. Colibacillosis and persistent fevers forced Raphael to postpone his studies. He attributed his recovery to the special intervention of Holy Mother Mary. Therefore, Raphael's father consecrated him to the Virgin of Pilar in Zaragoza. This experience took place in the late summer of 1921 and profoundly affected Raphael. When the family moved to Oviedo, Raphael continued secondary schooling with the Jesuits and obtained a diploma in science. He afterward enrolled at the School of Architecture in Madrid. He adhered to a schedule, which maximized his professional and spiritual life. Raphael possessed a brilliant and eclectic mind, a deep sense of friendship and fine features. He was blessed with a happy and jovial nature, was athletic, artistic and appreciated music and theatre. As he matured, his spiritual experience of Christianity deepened. Despite his demanding schedule, Raphael made daily visits to the Blessed Sacrament at the Chapel of Caballero de Gracia. He even joined the Nocturnal Adoration Association and faithfully stood vigil before the Blessed Sacrament. He was disposed to listening, and thereby discerned God's invitation to religious life. Raphael had been in contact with the Trappist monastery of San Isidro de Dueñas and felt drawn to them. In December of 1933, he suddenly broke off his professional studies. On January 16, 1934, he entered the monastery of San Isidro. The first months of his noviciate was during Lent. He readily embraced all the austerities of Trappist life. Raphael mysteriously participated in the Cross when he was seized by sudden and painful diabetes mellitus. He was forced to leave the monastery and receive medical care. Barely recovered, Raphael returned to the monastery, but his illness forced him to leave for treatment again and again. He faithfully and generously responded to God's call, lovingly accepted the mystery of the Cross and kept a tender and filial devotion to the Virgin Mary. Raphael passed at 27 years old on April 26, 1938. He was buried at the monastery's cemetery, and later at the Abbey church. His life and many spiritual writings were collected and submitted for the causes for saints. He has been described as one of the great mystics of the twentieth century. On August 19, 1989, World Youth Day, Pope John Paul II, proposed Raphael Arnáiz Barón as a model for young people. He beatified Raphael on September 27, 1992.St. Raphael was canonized on October 11, 2009, by Pope Benedict XVI. He was presented as a friend and intercessor for young people.

St. Cletus(Pope and Martyr († c. 88))

SAINT CLETUS Pope and Martyr (+ c. 88) Saint Cletus was the third bishop of Rome. He succeeded St. Linus, who was martyred. He was among St. Peter's first disciples. The circumstances of St. Cletus' life hint at his eminent virtue. He presided for twelve years, from 76 to 88. He ordained priests, and the record is one of the earliest manuscripts describing holy orders. The canon of the Roman Mass, Bede and other martyrologists style St. Cletus as a martyr. He was buried near St. Linus in the Vatican; and his relics remain there to this day.

St. Marcellinus(Pope and Martyr († 304))

SAINT MARCELLINUS Pope and Martyr (+ 304) St. Marcellinus succeeded St. Coins in the bishopric of Rome in 296. During that era, Emperor Diocletian claimed divinity and persecuted the Church. St. Marcellinus served the Church vigilantly and selflessly. Knowing that confessing Christ meant his end, Pope Marcellinus gave the example of Christian love. According to tradition, we can assume that he asked St. Joseph for serenity and consecrated himself to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was martyred one year after the persecution began in 303. Pope Marcellinus sat in St. Peter's chair for eight years, three months and twenty-five days. He guarded the Church against heresies and persecutions. He is among the first 31 popes - 28 of whom were martyred.

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