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.
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 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
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 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
The ashes are scarcely washed clean from our foreheads. In this second Lenten Mass we get down to work on our spiritual program. The first four Masses in Lent are a unit. They describe the area of concentration and the dimensions of our Lenten program. Today’s Mass teaches that it is the soul’s life we … Read more
Prayer to Saint Jude Thaddeus O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus,Patron of hopeless and desperate causes,I come to you with a humble heart and sincere trust.Intercede for me in my time of need,Surround me with courage where there is fear,With hope where there is despair,And with light where there is … Read more
I. Scripture Reading — Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12 (RSV-CE) Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy steadfast love;according to thy abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions,and my sin is ever before me.Against thee, thee only, have I sinned,and done … Read more