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May 2026 is soon upon us. It is the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother. We will bring to a close the joyful triumph of Christ’s resurrection over death.
May will soon give way to graduations, the unofficial start to summer, and so much more.
Here is a breakdown of May 2026
Pope’s Intention: For the use of the new technologies
Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.
Feasts for May
1. Joseph the Worker, Opt. Mem. First Friday of the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
2. Athanasius, Memorial First Saturday of the month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
3. FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, Sunday
6. First Wednesday dedicated to the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph
10. SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, Sunday
12. Nereus and Achilleus; Pancras, Martyrs; Minor Rogation Day, Opt. Mem.
13. Our Lady of Fatima; Minor Rogation Day, Opt. Mem.
14. Matthias, Apostle or SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION, Feast
15. Isidore the Farmer (USA), Opt. Mem.
17. ASCENSION SUNDAY or the SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, Solemnity
18. John I, Opt. Mem.
20. Bernardine of Siena, Opt. Mem.
21. Christopher Magallanes & Companions, Opt. Mem.
22. Rita of Cascia, Opt. Mem.
23. Augustine of Canterbury; Ember Wednesday, Opt. Mem.
24. PENTECOST, Sunday
25. Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, Memorial
26. Philip Neri, Memorial
27. Augustine of Canterbury; Ember Wednesday, Opt. Mem.
31. TRINITY SUNDAY, Solemnity
Focus of the Liturgy
The Gospel readings for May are taken from St. Luke and St. John. All are from Cycle A, Weekdays Year 1
May 3
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Cycle A, John 14:1-12: I am the way and the truth and the life.
May 10
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Cycle A: John 14:15-21: I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate.
May 17
Solemnity of the Ascension or the Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension, Cycle A, Matthew 28:16-29: All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Seventh Sunday, Cycle A, John 17:1-11a: Father, glorify your Son.
May 24
Pentecost Sunday
Cycle A, B, C, John 20:19-23: As the Father sent me, so I send you: Receive the Holy Spirit.
May 31
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Cycle A, John 3:16-18: God sent his Son that the world might be saved through him.
Attend a May procession at your parish, Pentecost vigil, attend Mass, and take time to talk to our Blessed Mother.
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