Catholic Missal of the day: Friday, May 22 2026

Friday of the Seventh week of Easter

Acts of the Apostles

King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea on a visit to Festus.
Since they spent several days there, Festus referred Paul's case to the king, saying, "There is a man here left in custody by Felix.
When I was in Jerusalem the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him and demanded his condemnation.
I answered them that it was not Roman practice to hand over an accused person before he has faced his accusers and had the opportunity to defend himself against their charge.
So when (they) came together here, I made no delay; the next day I took my seat on the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought in.
His accusers stood around him, but did not charge him with any of the crimes I suspected.
Instead they had some issues with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus who had died but who Paul claimed was alive.
Since I was at a loss how to investigate this controversy, I asked if he were willing to go to Jerusalem and there stand trial on these charges.
And when Paul appealed that he be held in custody for the Emperor's decision, I ordered him held until I could send him to Caesar."

Psalms

Bless the LORD, O my soul;
and all my being, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits.
For as the heavens are high above the earth,
so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him.
As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he put our transgressions from us.
The LORD has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom rules over all.
Bless the LORD, all you his angels,
you mighty in strength, who do his bidding.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John

After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
He then said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep."
He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" and he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." (Jesus) said to him, "Feed my sheep.
Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go."
He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."

St. Rita of Cascia(Widow & Religious (c. 1386-1456))

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA Widow (c. 1386-1456) St. Rita of Cascia was born in Rocca Porena, Italy, circa 1386. Her parents opposed her desire to become a nun and persuaded her to marry. However, her cruel husband lost his reputation in a short time. After being converted from his wicked ways, Rita's husband was murdered. Her two sons decided to take revenge, so Rita prayed and dissuaded them. Thanks to her intercession, they never committed mortal sin. When Rita's sons passed away, she applied for admission to the Augustinian Convent in Cascia. She was repeatedly refused until God cleared the obstacles. She joined the community and lived there for 42 years. She possessed the Beatitudes and heroic virtues. St. Rita's life shows that "God is wonderful in His saints." The many miracles obtained through her intercession have led Christians to call her "The Saint of the Impossible."

St. Julia(Virgin & Martyr (5th century))

SAINT JULIA Virgin, Martyr (5th century) Saint Julia was a Carthaginian noblewoman and virgin. She was enslaved after Genseric sacked Carthage in 439. She was sold to a Syrian merchant named Eusebius. The martyrologies remarked upon her piety in spite of hardships. Eusebius was charmed by Julia's virtues and took her with him on a voyage to Gaul. When they reached the northern part of Corsica, Eusebius cast anchor and went on shore to attend a pagan festival. Julia was left at a distance after she abstained. The governor, Felix, noticed Julia and asked why she insulted the gods. Eusebius replied that Julia was a Christian and would never renounce Jesus. She was so diligent and faithful that Eusebius declined Felix's offer of trading Julia for four female slaves. When Eusebius was asleep, Felix threatened Julia and ordered her to sacrifice to pagan gods. When he offered her freedom if she complied, she answered that she was free as long as she served Christ. Felix became indignant and struck Julia. He then sentenced her to having her hair torn off and her body hung from a cross until she died. After Julia's martyrdom, certain monks of the isle of Gorgon interred her body. In 763, the Lombard king Desiderius transferred her relics to Brescia, where her memory is still celebrated with joyful devotion.

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