Novendiales for Pope Francis at 12:10pm Masses

From Monday, April 28 through Saturday, May 3, the 12:10 pm Mass will follow a series special themes, which are composed of particular areas of emphasis from the pontificate of Francis. All are welcome.

Monday, April 28, Mercy and Forgiveness
Tuesday, April 29, The Poor and Marginalized
Wednesday, April 30, Peace
Thursday, May 1, Care for Creation
Friday, May 2, The Joy of the Gospel
Saturday, May 3, Christian Unity

The daily novena – lasting for the novendiales period from April 26 to May 4, 2025 – consists of a short reading from Scripture or some other ecclesiastical text and some brief prayers, including orations drawn from the Roman Missal and the Order of Christian Funerals.

The novena, prepared by the USCCB (HERE), is intended to support prayers for the Pope during this period. The daily novena, which spans the novendiales from April 26 to May 4, 2025, includes a short reading from Scripture or another ecclesiastical text, along with brief prayers. These prayers are drawn from the Roman Missal and the Order of Christian Funerals.