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 […]
Month: February 2026
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Feb. 19 Thursday after Ash Wednesday, Weekday
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 […]
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Day 2 of Lent: Trust in His Mercy
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 […]
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Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday, Commem.
Ash Wednesday, the Beginning of Lent:
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St. Peter’s marks 400 years with newly opened areas and digital access
As the Basilica of St. Peter approaches the 400th anniversary of its consecration, the Vatican has announced a slate of liturgical and cultural initiatives — including opening parts of the […]
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Cardinal Parolin: The Vatican ‘will not participate in Trump’s Board of Peace’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, announced on Feb. 17 that the Holy See “will not participate in the Board of Peace,” an initiative promoted by U.S. President Donald […]
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Hail Mary
Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of […]
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Day 1 of Lent: Return to the Lord with All Your Heart
I. Scripture Reading — Joel 2:12–13 (RSV-CE) “Yet even now,” says the Lord,“return to me with all your heart,with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;and rend your hearts and not […]