Feb. 21 Saturday after Ash Wednesday; Opt. Mem. of St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Doctor, Opt. Mem.
Not only fasting, private prayer, and almsgiving, but also corporate worship helps to form the thorough Christian. All worship centers in Christ, the one mediator. His presence and priesthood are the hope of the world Through Him as their Head, all His members give the Trinity due homage, thanksgiving, and reparation. By worshiping together, men … Read more
Blessed Bartholomew Longo
Blessed Bartholomew Longo Feast date: Jan 01 “My only desire is to see Mary who saved me and who will save me from the clutches of Satan.” – Blessed Bartholomew Longo’s last words Perhaps one of the most remarkable conversions in the history of the Church was that of Bartholomew Longo, who went from … Read more
Day 4 of Lent: Repent and Believe
I. Scripture Reading — Mark 1:14–15 (RSV-CE) Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying,“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” II. Meditation — The U-Turn A driver missed his exit on the highway. Instead of … Read more
St. Jude Thaddeus and St. Simon the Zealot, Apostles
St. Jude Thaddeus and St. Simon the Zealot, Apostles Feast date: Oct 28 St. Jude Thaddaeus St. Jude, known as Thaddaeus, was a brother of St. James the Lesser, and a relative of Jesus. Ancient writers tell us that he preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Lybia. According to Eusebius, he … Read more
Young man doing community service shot dead while painting chapel in Puebla, Mexico
A young man painting a chapel in Puebla was killed when gunmen shot at a work crew involved in community service in what was the second recent act of violence targeting churches in one of Mexico’s largest and most traditionally Catholic cities.
Feb. 20 Friday after Ash Wednesday, Weekday
The first four Masses in Lent serve as a general introduction to Lent. They describe the essentials of a Lenten program. This Mass is concerned with fasting and teaches us what true fasting is. The Opening Prayer of today’s Mass asks God to guide the Lenten penance we have begun.
Saint Catherine Laboure
Saint Catherine Laboure Feast date: Nov 28 On November 28, the Church honors St. Catherine Labouré, the humble Daughter of Charity to whom Mary appeared, requesting that the Miraculous Medal be stamped so that all who wear it would receive great graces. Saint Catherine Labouré was born in France on May 2, 1806. She was … Read more
Day 3 of Lent: Hunger for God
I. Scripture Reading — Matthew 4:1–4 (RSV-CE) Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.And he fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterward he was hungry.And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become … Read more
St. Sylvester, Pope
St. Sylvester, Pope Feast date: Dec 31 Saint Sylvester was born in Rome around the year 250. Not much is known about him, but legends surround him. Some legends state that at a young age, Sylvester was put under the care of a priest to be formed in the practice of religion and sacred literature. He … Read more