April 2026
Mass Readings and Free Resources
April 2026 is Year A in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 2 in the weekday cycle.. See Mass readings resources for specific Sundays and feast days in for April 2026 here.
Holy Thursday
April 2, 2026
On Holy Thursday, we remember the Last Supper, when Jesus shared bread and wine with his friends and told them to do this in memory of Him. This was the beginning of the Eucharist. Jesus also washed the feet of His disciples to show them how to love and serve others with humility.
This day reminds us of the gift of the priesthood, the meaning of sacrifice, and the call to obey God’s will. It teaches us about community and sharing. The readings point to a new covenant of love between God and His people. Holy Thursday invites us to remember Jesus’ sacrifice and to follow His example of service and faith.
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
April 3, 2026
On Good Friday, we remember the suffering and death of Jesus on the cross. This day helps us see how much Jesus loved us and how He gave His life to save us from sin. The readings remind us of His pain, His obedience to God, and His great mercy. We see how Jesus trusted His Father, even when He was in great sorrow.
Good Friday also teaches us about love and forgiveness. Jesus forgave those who hurt Him and showed us how to forgive others. The cross becomes a sign of hope. Through His death, we find life. This day calls us to be humble, to trust God in hard times, and to love others as Jesus loved us.
Easter Sunday – The Resurrection of the Lord
April 5, 2026
Easter is the greatest feast of the Church. It celebrates Jesus rising from the dead. This shows that love and life are stronger than sin and death. The readings remind us that God’s power brings new life. They call us to trust Him, turn away from sin, and live with hope.
Easter is a time of joy and new beginnings. It reminds us that Jesus’ resurrection brings forgiveness and peace. We are invited to share His mercy with others. During the Easter season, we rejoice together as one family of faith. We remember that Jesus lives and is with us always, giving us strength to follow Him each day.
Divine Mercy Sunday Year A
April 12, 2026
The 2nd Sunday of Easter, also called Divine Mercy Sunday, reminds us that God’s mercy never ends. The readings show how faith brings peace, hope, and joy. The first Christians lived with kindness, prayer, and sharing. They remind us that real faith changes how we live and how we treat others.
The Gospel tells how Jesus appeared to His disciples and to Thomas. Thomas believed when he saw Jesus’ wounds. Jesus said that those who believe without seeing are blessed. This Sunday calls us to trust in God’s mercy, forgive others, and live with faith even in times of doubt. It is a day to find peace and joy in the risen Lord.
3rd Sunday of Easter Year A
April 19, 2026
The 3rd Sunday of Easter Year A reminds us that Jesus walks with us every day. The readings tell us that His death and resurrection were part of God’s plan. Peter speaks with courage, filled with faith and hope. We are called to trust that Jesus is with us and to share His message with others.
The Gospel story of the road to Emmaus shows how Jesus helps us understand God’s Word. The disciples recognize Him when He breaks the bread. This reminds us that Jesus is present in Scripture and in the Eucharist. When we open our hearts to Him, our faith grows, and we find hope and joy in knowing that He lives.
4th Sunday of Easter Year A – Good Shepherd Sunday
April 26, 2026
The 4th Sunday of Easter Year A is called Good Shepherd Sunday. On this day, we remember that Jesus is our Shepherd who leads and protects us. The readings tell us that those who listen to His voice find peace and new life. Peter calls people to turn away from sin and follow Jesus through baptism and faith.
Jesus says He is the gate for the sheep. He invites us to enter through Him and find safety, joy, and life in abundance. Like the early Christians, we are called to hear His voice and follow His way. This Sunday reminds us that we are never alone because our Shepherd always cares for us.
April 2026
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Blossoms of Faith in April
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