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
Feast date: Dec 05 Bl. Phillip Rinaldi was born on May 28, 1856 in Piedmont, Italy. He met Don Bosco when he was just five years old, and intuitively recognized that he was a man with a great mission. At the age of 22, he entered the Salesian Order at the end of a tremendous vocational … Read more
Held in the Waiting: A 33-Day Devotional Trusting God’s Heart When Healing Is Delayed and Strength Feels Thin Day 10 — Giving Thanks in the Storm Theme: Choosing Gratitude in the Midst of Suffering Scripture (Douay-Rheims Bible) 1 Thessalonians 5:14–18 “And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet; comfort the feeble minded; support the weak; … Read more
CATHOLIC DAILY GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR TODAY, MARCH 8, 2026, SUNDAY GOSPEL PASSAGE: JOHN 4:5–42 LITURGICAL DAY: THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT REFLECTION TITLE THE LIVING WATER THAT SATISFIES THE HUMAN HEART FEATURED GOSPEL (DOUAY-RHEIMS) John 4:5–42 At that time, Jesus cometh to a city of Samaria which is called Sichar: near the land which Jacob gave … Read more