Liturgical Calendar

 March 27, 2027 

Holy Saturday At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter

Saint of the day

Saint John of Egypt (304-394)

Saint John of Egypt devoted himself to a life of prayer and meditation as a hermit. He lived the majority of his life in a small, walled-up cell. He was as strict with his diet as he was with his prayer, and ate only dried fruits and vegetables. He acted as a spiritual director to many young men; he even constructed a hospice for them, given their vast numbers. John's great reputation for intelligence and piety led him to be chosen as advisor to Emperor Theodosius. He exhibited the gifts of healing, prophecy, and the ability to know people's hidden sins. He was admired by saints and regular people alike.

Reflection

Saint John of Egypt developed his exceptional piety in the quiet and peace of seemingly endless hours of prayer. For Saint John, and for all of us, prayer is absolutely crucial to growing in both knowledge and closeness with God. Do you spend time in prayer daily? If not, are there times in your day that you could devote to God?

Prayer

Dear God, please help me to know you more.

Liturgical season information

Lectionary: 41

Place in Year: Easter

Color of decorations and priest's vestments: White

Daily readings

Reading I: Genesis 1:1—2:2

Alternate Reading I: Genesis 1:1, 26-31A

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35

Alternate Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 And 22

Reading II: Genesis 22:1-18

Alternate Reading II: Genesis 22:1-2, 9A, 10-13, 15-18

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11

Reading III: Exodus 14:15—15:1

Responsorial Psalm: Exodus 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18

Reading IV: Isaiah 54:5-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13

Reading V: Isaiah 55:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6

Reading VI: Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11

Reading VII: Ezekiel 36:16-17A, 18-28

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4

Alternate Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4Bcd, 5-6

Alternate Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19

Epistle: Romans 6:3-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

Gospel: Mark 16:1-7