MEMORIAL OF SAINT FULBERT, BISHOP; SAINT BADEMUS, MARTYR AND SAINT MICHAEL DE LOS SANTOS, TRINITARIAN PRIEST: FEAST DAY ~ APRIL 10TH 2026

FRIDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER | YEAR A | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/friday-in-the-octave-of-easter-year-a/

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Day 8 (Easter Friday): Pray for the souls detained in purgatory.

Novena in preparation for DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY. Good Friday is the first day of the Divine Mercy Novena. Novena begins Friday, April 3, 2026, to Saturday, April 11, 2026, leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday on April 12, 2026 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/divine-mercy-novena/

DAILY PRAYERS: St. Michael the Archangel Prayer; Angelus Prayer; and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/st-michael-the-archangel-prayer-angelus-prayer-and-the-chaplet-of-divine-mercy-prayer/

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MEMORIAL OF SAINT FULBERT, BISHOP; SAINT BADEMUS, MARTYR AND SAINT MICHAEL DE LOS SANTOS, TRINITARIAN PRIEST

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Greetings and blessings, beloved family.

Alleluia! It is the Lord! Today is Easter Friday, and the Gospel takes us from the Upper Room in Jerusalem back to the familiar shores of the Sea of Tiberias. We find the Apostles returning to their old nets, laboring through a night of emptiness until a figure on the shore changes everything. Just as He did at the beginning of their journey, Jesus fills their nets and invites them to a charcoal fire, proving that His Resurrection is not just a miracle to be admired, but a meal to be shared. In this beautiful week of April, we witness the transition from the disciples’ night of catching nothing to the dawn of recognition. In the First Reading, we see Peter and John standing before the high-priestly class, unyielding and bold. They proclaim that the stone rejected by the builders has become the Cornerstone, the only Name under heaven by which we are saved. We are joined today by the brilliant Saint Fulbert, the steadfast martyr Saint Bademus, and the mystic Saint Michael de los Santos, who all built their lives on this foundation. Like the disciples pulling in 153 large fish, we are invited today to see that even when we feel we have caught nothing, the Risen Lord is standing on the shore, ready to grant us salvation and prosperity. Amen. 🙏🏽

BIBLE READINGS FOR TODAY’S HOLY MASS:

Octave of Easter | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

Today’s Bible Readings: Friday in the Octave of Easter | April 10, 2026
Reading I: Acts 4:1–12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1–2 and 4, 22–24, 25–27a
Gospel: John 21:1–14

Gospel Reading ~ John 21:1–14

“Jesus said to them, ‘Come, have breakfast.’ And none of the disciples dared to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ because they realized it was the Lord.”

Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We also will come with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.” So he said to them, “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad, and jumped into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, for they were not far from shore, only about a hundred yards, dragging the net with the fish. When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you just caught.” So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large fish. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish. This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead.

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS

In the Gospel, we see the disciples in a moment of backsliding to the familiar. Peter says, “I am going fishing,” returning to the life he knew before Christ. Yet, without Jesus, their labor is fruitless; they catch nothing all night. This mirrors our own spiritual lives when we try to operate by our own strength. It is only at dawn, when they obey the voice from the shore, that the abundance of 153 large fish appears. The disciple whom Jesus loved is the first to recognize Him, but it is Peter who impulsively dives into the sea to reach Him. This breakfast on the shore is a beautiful image of the restoration Jesus offers a charcoal fire (reminiscent of the one where Peter denied Him) now becomes a place of communion and nourishment.

The detail of the net not being torn despite the massive catch is a symbol of the Church’s unity. Jesus invites them to bring some of the fish you just caught, merging their effort with His provision. This encounter reveals that the Risen Lord is interested in the breakfasts of our lives, our daily needs, our failed efforts, and our hunger. He does not remain a distant ghost but comes over, takes the bread, and gives it to them. It reminds us that every time we recognize it is the Lord! in our daily work, our empty nets are transformed into an abundance that the world cannot provide.

The First Reading shifts from the peaceful shore to the hostile halls of Jerusalem. Peter and John are in custody, facing the very men who orchestrated the Crucifixion. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter speaks with a boldness that can only come from the Resurrection. He identifies Jesus as “the stone rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.” He makes it clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. The priests and elders are disturbed, but they cannot deny the good deed done to the cripple. Peter’s witness shows us that the Resurrection gives us the courage to speak the Truth even when it is already evening and the world tries to lay hands on us.

The Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 118) is the definitive Easter song: “The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.” It is a call to give thanks because the Lord’s mercy endures forever. In the Resurrection, we see that what the world threw away as useless, God has made the foundation of the universe. This is the day the Lord has made; it is wonderful in our eyes because the rejected One has given us light and salvation. We are called to bless from the house of the Lord everyone who comes in His Name.

As we continue through this Friday of the Octave, let us reflect on our empty boats. Are you toiling in the dark, trying to solve your problems without the Lord? Reflect today: Can you hear the voice on the shore telling you to cast the net over the right side? Are you ready to dive into the sea of God’s mercy to reach the charcoal fire of His love? This is the day to recognize that Jesus is waiting for you, not with judgment, but with fish and bread and the gift of peace.

Let us pray: Almighty and ever-living God, who gave us the Paschal Mystery in the covenant of Your reconciliation, grant that what we celebrate in worship we may possess in our lives. Open our eyes to recognize You on the shores of our daily labor, and give us the courage of Peter to proclaim Your Name before the world. May we always build our lives on the Cornerstone that is Christ, and may we never fear to cast our nets where You command. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽

SAINTS OF THE DAY | APRIL 10TH:

Link to Saints of the Day with Daily Reflections| April 10th http://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com

Direct link to the detailed history of Saint Fulbert, Saint Bademus, and Saint Michael de los Santos | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-april-10th/

SAINT FULBERT, BISHOP: Saint Fulbert (d. 1029) was a builder in every sense, recognized as a bulwark against the rationalizing temper of his day. As Bishop of Chartres, he rebuilt the great cathedral after a devastating fire, but his most lasting work was in the cathedral schools, where he fed the minds of students from across Europe. Like Peter standing before the high-priestly class, Fulbert defended the orthodoxy of the Church with a brilliance that earned him the title of a modern Socrates. He reminds us that the Lord is God, and He has given us light, a light Fulbert shared through hymns like You Choirs of New Jerusalem, which we still sing to celebrate our Victor King.

PRAYER: God, Light and Shepherd of souls, You established Saint Fulbert as Bishop to feed Your flock by his word and form it by his example. Through his intercession, strengthen our clergy to make right decisions and stay true to Church teachings, so that we may always walk in the light of the Risen Christ. Amen. 🙏🏽

SAINT BADEMUS, MARTYR: Saint Bademus (d. 376) was a witness of the Resurrection who chose the wealth of Christ over the riches of Persia. After founding a monastery and leading his monks in the paths of perfection, he was cast into a dungeon for the Name of Jesus. Like the Apostles in the First Reading who were “laid hands on” and put in custody, Bademus remained resolute even when confronted by the sword of an apostate. He triumphed over his torments with a patience and joy that horrified his persecutors and inspired the faithful, proving that there is no salvation through anyone else but the Lord.

PRAYER: Almighty and ever-living God, You enabled Saint Bademus to suffer a lingering martyrdom with invincible patience. Through his help, grant that we may never reject the cornerstone of our faith, but rather find the courage to offer ourselves willingly for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 🙏🏽

SAINT MICHAEL DE LOS SANTOS, TRINITARIAN PRIEST: Saint Michael (1591-1624) was a child of the Gospel who, like the Beloved Disciple, was quick to recognize “It is the Lord!” From the age of six, he sought the solitude of caves to meditate on the Passion, later becoming a Discalced Trinitarian priest. He lived a life of extraordinary devotion, often receiving signal favors from heaven at the altar. Though he lived only thirty-three years—the same span as his Master—his life was full of the abundance symbolized by the 153 fish. He shows us that when we cast our net into the depths of prayer, the Lord provides a feast of grace that the world cannot understand.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, You filled Saint Michael with a remarkable devotion to Your Passion and the Blessed Virgin. Through his intercession, help us to maintain a constant presence of God in our daily work, that we may never be inflated with pride but always find our nourishment at the charcoal fire of Your love. Amen. 🙏🏽

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Fulbert, Saint Bademus, and Saint Michael de los Santos — pray for us. 🙏🏽

PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE CLERGY, THE FAITHFUL, AND THE INFIRM

As we reach this Friday in the Octave, let us ask the Risen Lord to grant us the abundance He promised on the shore, placing our needs under the powerful patronage of the witnesses we honor today. Lord, we pray for the Church and all Clergy, that they may be beacons of truth in a changing world; through the intercession of Saint Fulbert (Patron of the clergy, educators, and those in leadership), grant them protection, safety, and the divine wisdom to always remain true to Your teachings and the formation of Your flock. We pray for monastics and all those who suffer for their faith; through the prayers of Saint Bademus (Patron of monks, those in prison, and victims of persecution), grant them the constancy to triumph over adversity and the grace of invincible patience in their hour of trial. Finally, we pray for the sick, the marginalized, and the prosperity of all Your children; through the merits of Saint Michael de los Santos (Patron of cancer patients and those seeking purity), help us to recognize Your hand in our daily labor and trust in the “Cornerstone” that sustains us, granting us divine healing and intervention. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽

PRAYER FOR PEACE | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/a-prayer-for-peace/

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2026: FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL: For Priests Crisis. Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.

(https://popesprayerusa.net/popes-intentions/)

DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF APRIL | MONTH OF HOLY EUCHARIST: April is dedicated to the Holy Eucharist, the greatest gift of Christ to His Church. In the Eucharist, Jesus is truly present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity offering Himself as the Bread of Life. This month invites us to deepen our love and reverence for the Eucharist, especially as we approach Holy Week and Easter, celebrating the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord. The Eucharist was instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper when He said, “Take and eat; this is My Body… Drink from it, all of you, for this is My Blood of the Covenant” (Matthew 26:26-28). In receiving the Eucharist, we are united with Christ and His Church. It is the source of our strength and the culmination of our salvation, as Christ Himself said in John 6:51, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever.” As we journey through Lent, we are called to renew our reverence for the Eucharist. During Holy Week, we remember that Christ instituted this sacrament on Holy Thursday, offering us a way to remain in union with Him. Let us take this opportunity to attend Mass regularly, spend time in Eucharistic adoration, and reflect on the mystery of Christ’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament.

In this season of penance and reflection, may our devotion to the Eucharist strengthen our commitment to living as true disciples of Christ, leading us to the joy of Easter and the Resurrection.

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine! Lord Jesus, You have given Yourself to us in the Eucharist. May we receive You with reverence and love, and let Your grace transform us always. Amen 🙏🏽

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PRAYER FOR THE DEAD
We pray for the repose of the gentle souls of our loved ones and souls of all the faithful departed. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May their gentle souls through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace with our Lord Jesus Christ… Amen 🙏🏽

Thanking God for His love and the gift of this glorious day, we offer Him a prayer of gratitude for the graces of the past month and entrust the remainder of April to His loving providence. We pray for God’s grace and mercy as we begin this new season of Easter joy. May the Resurrection of Your Son help us to seek You in every moment of our lives. May the peace, hope, and steady guidance that flow from the empty tomb shape our steps, inform our decisions, and strengthen our resolve to live each day in the light of the Risen Christ. As we journey onward into this new month, may God bless our families and loved ones, and may His light continue to shine brightly in every home. Let us draw closer to God and be renewed through the joy of the Gospel and generosity to the poor. May God keep us all safe and well during these challenging times. Wishing us all a spiritually enriching, most blessed, and grace-filled Easter Season. Amen. 🙏🏽

Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Fulbert, Saint Bademus, and Saint Michael de los Santos ~ Pray for us 🙏🏾

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you. Jesus, I trust in you! Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us. Amen 🙏🏽

Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖

DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES

A Guide to Catholic Prayer & Faith Resources: Prayers, Devotions, Teachings,and the Liturgical Year | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-prayer-faith-resources/

Catholic Mission & Witness: Foundations, Media Features, Global Outreach and Podcast Interview | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-mission-witness-foundations-media-features-and-global-outreach/

Daily Reflections with Philomena | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/