May 5: Saint Pius V
At Rome, of Pope Saint Pius V, of the Order of Preachers, who restored ecclesiastical discipline, extirpated heresies, and applied himself strenuously and successfully to combating the enemies of the Christian name. He governed the Catholic Church in holiness of life and law, and his feast is kept on May 5.
PRAYER: Saint Pius V, you led the Church at the end of one of Her worst trials; inspire the Pope today to lead the church as She endures Her worst trial ever. Amen.
