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The Crucifixion of St Peter Caravaggio [ Web Gallery of Art ] Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.   (John 21:18, today's Gospel). Readings   (Jerusalem Bible: Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan,) Readings   (English Standard Version, Catholic Edition: England & Wales, India, Scotland)  Readings   (New American Bible: Philippines, USA) Gospel   John 21:1-19 [or 21:1-14]  (English Standard Version, Anglicised) After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way.   Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together.   Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishin...

Have you heard that you can "adopt a cardinal?" Yes, in addition to praying for the Conclave electing our next pope, we can each have a specific cardinal assigned to us, so we may pray that he will be guided by the Holy Spirit.    If you would like to take this opportunity to pray particularly for one of the men who will be inspired by God to choose our next holy father,  click this line  http://adoptacardinal.org/   to read more about it. 'On this rock I will build My Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.'  Matthew 16:18