CATHOLIC DAILY GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR TODAY, MARCH 9, 2026 GOSPEL PASSAGE: LUKE 4:24–30 LITURGICAL DAY/FEAST: MONDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT REFLECTION TITLE WHEN TRUTH IS HARD TO ACCEPT FEATURED GOSPEL (DOUAY-RHEIMS) Luke 4:24–30 And he said: Amen I say to you, that no prophet is accepted in his own country. In truth I … Read more
Today’s Catholic Highlights: The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) recently held a summit focusing on the issue of Christian persecution. Key speakers at the event included Mercedes Schlapp, a senior fellow at CPAC, and Jack Posobiec, a conservative political commentator and practicing Catholic. The summit aimed to bring attention to the ongoing persecution of Christians … Read more
Hail Holy Queen Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after … Read more
Held in the Waiting: A 33-Day Devotional Trusting God’s Heart When Healing Is Delayed and Strength Feels Thin Day 11 — Noticing God’s Quiet Gifts Theme: Recognizing Blessings in Small Moments Scripture (Douay-Rheims Bible) James 1:16–18 “Do not err, therefore, my dearest brethren.Every best gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from … Read more
From the Gospel of the Third Sunday of Lent, Year A: Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” … Read more
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday appealed for peace as violence and fear continue to spread in Iran and across the Middle East, praying in particular for Lebanon and warning that the conflict could widen. Speaking after the Angelus on March 8, the pope said “deeply disturbing news continues to arrive from Iran and the entire … Read more
Pope Leo XIV continued his pastoral visits to parishes on the outskirts of Rome Sunday, traveling to the Santa Maria della Presentazione parish in the Torrevecchia neighborhood, where he encouraged Catholics to ensure parish activities reflect a Church that “cares for her children.” The pope arrived at the parish at 4 p.m., when he was … Read more
St. Theodosius Abbot Feast date: Jan 11 Born to a pious family in 423 A.D., Theodosius began his studies at an early age, and became a lector while still an adolescent. The example of Abraham led him to leave home in order to properly follow God. He met Saint Simeon Stylites in Antioch, and Simeon recognized him … Read more