2023 is Year A in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 1 in the weekday cycle. See Mass readings resources for specific Sundays and feast days in April 2023 here.
Resources for April 2023:
Palm Sunday Year A (2023) – Passion Sunday
Sunday, April 2
The readings for Palm Sunday Year A (Passion Sunday) focus on the stark contrast between the crowds love for Jesus and then their act of abandonment. So these readings would lead us to reflect on Jesus’ act of sacrificial love,…
St. Isidore of Seville, Bishop and Doctor
Tuesday, April 4
April 4 is the feast day of St. Isidore of Seville: a bishop and a scholar who wrote a huge encyclopedia. He is the patron saint of the internet, computer users, programmers, and students.
Holy Thursday
Thursday, April 6
On Holy Thursday, Catholics remember the last supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles. This marks the establishment of the sacrament of the Eucharist and the priesthood.
Good Friday
Friday, April 7
On Good Friday, Catholics remember the death by crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This is a solemn day of fast and abstinence.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 8
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter. It is a mix of both sorrow for the suffering of Jesus Christ and expectation of his rising.
Easter 2022
Sunday, April 9
Easter is the most significant celebration in the church year. Catholics celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Easter is actually an octave, lasting eight days.
Divine Mercy Sunday Year A (2023)
Sunday, April 16
The readings for Divine Mercy Sunday Year A (2nd Sunday of Easter) help us reflect on the boundless mercy of God. Some topics for this weekend include how we see ourselves and others as God’s family. We also consider God…
St. Bernadette
Sunday, April 16
St. Bernadette was a young French girl to whom Our Lady of Lourdes appeared in a series of apparitions in 1858. Although her reports of the apparitions were initially not believed and she was ridiculed, eventually led to a shrine…
St. Anselm of Canterbury
Friday, April 21
April 21 is the feast day of St. Anselm of Canterbury: philosopher, theologian, and Doctor of the Church.
3rd Sunday of Easter Year A (2023)
Sunday, April 23
The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter Year A encourage us to truly walk the path of discipleship. Fellowship, and letting God lead are themes for this weekend.
St. George
Sunday, April 23
St. George lived in the late 3rd and early 4th century. He was a Roman soldier. He is known for his bravery. He lived during the time of the Emperor Diocletian. Diocletian persecuted and executed many Christians. St. George openly…
4th Sunday of Easter Year A – Good Shepherd Sunday (2023)
Sunday, April 30
The readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter Year A (Good Shepherd Sunday) remind us that Jesus Christ leads us through the gate of salvation.
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