[annalex]

You have a question? What is it? These are the gospel readings for today (two of them) in the original Greek, Vulgate Latin translation and Douay-Rheims translation.

Following are the commentary of the Fathers of the Church collected by St. Thomas Aquinas. This work of his is known as Golden Chain, “Catena Aurea”. Lastly, I pick an appropriate piece of sacred art.

[Salvation]

Catholic

Almanac:

Friday, April 13
Liturgical Color: White
Today is the optional memorial of Pope St. Martin I. Elected pope in 649 A.D., he fought against heresies supported by the emperor. For his efforts he was arrested and tortured. Martin is the last pope to die as a martyr.