Today is Ember Wednesday, the beginning of the Spring or Lent Embertide. There are two principal objects for the Ember Days of this period of the year: the first is to offer to God the season of Spring, and, by fasting and prayer, to draw down His blessing upon it; the second is to ask … Read more
The most striking way I have seen the Church with the sick is in the person of Pope St. John Paul II. In his later years, he was a sick man among the sick. Confined to his wheelchair, with disease overtaking his body, he stood before the people and showed us the dignity of human … Read more
Petition Prayer of Protection to Our Lady of Perpetual Help O Blessed Mother of Perpetual Help,you whose loving gaze never turns away from your children,I come before you with a humble heart,seeking your powerful intercession and maternal protection. Cover me, O Mother, with your mantle of mercy;shield me from all harm, danger, and evil snares.Dispel … Read more
A close-up of the tomb of St. Ceclia at the basilica dedicated to her in Trastevere, Rome, Italy. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Vatican City, Nov 22, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). St. Cecilia, widely known as the patron saint of music and musicians, is buried in the Basilica of St. Cecilia in the Roman neighborhood … Read more
St. Andrew, Apostle Feast date: Nov 30 On Nov. 30, Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast of St. Andrew, apostle and martyr. A fisherman from Bethsaida and brother of Simon Peter, St. Andrew is said to have spread Christianity in Russia and Asia minor after Pentecost in the first century. He was crucified by the Romans in … Read more
I. Scripture Reading — Matthew 18:21–22 (RSV-CE) Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?”Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. II. Meditation — The Letter Never Sent … Read more
The readings and propers of the Mass shows the Church’s constant effort to acquaint us with the teaching of her Founder, and to strengthen us to follow and live his teachings. Mere formalism and externalism are of no value in the religion of Christ. God demands of his people a worship in spirit and in … Read more
St. Gregory Nazianzen Feast date: Jan 03 St. Gregory was a Doctor of the Church, born at Arianzus in Asia Minor, probably in 325, and died in 389. He was the son of Gregory, Bishop of Nazianzus (329-374.) After his baptism at age 30, Gregory joined his friend Basil in a newly founded monastery. At 41, … Read more
The Kneeling Leader: A 33-Day Devotional A Devotional Journey into Humility, Servanthood, and Spirit-Led Influence for Christian Entrepreneurs Day 33 — Committed to His Hands Scripture (Douay-Rheims):“Commit thy works to the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” — Proverbs 16:3 Reflection As this journey concludes, God invites you to return to the foundation: surrender. … Read more