Month: March 2026
Mar. 21 Saturday in the Fourth Week of Lent, Weekday
Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent in the early ages of Christianity, was called Sitientes, taken from the first word of the original Introit of the Mass meaning “Thirsting.” The Church was addressing her catechumens in the words of Isaiah and invites them to thirst after the grace to come and receive it in … Read more
Pope St. Damasus
Pope St. Damasus Feast date: Dec 11 Saint Damasus was born in Rome at the beginning of the fourth century. His father, a widower, had received Holy Orders there and served as parish priest in the church of St. Laurence. Damasus was archdeacon of the Roman Church in 355 when the Pope, Saint Liberius, was … Read more
Conflicting reports of recent kidnappings in Nigeria raise alarm for Christian advocates
“Christians are being kidnapped every day, killed every day in this country,” said Emeka Umeagbalasi, director of the nongovernmental agency Intersociety. The post Conflicting reports of recent kidnappings in Nigeria raise alarm for Christian advocates first appeared on OSV News.
Held in the Waiting: A 33-Day Devotional. Day 23 — Encouragers on the Road
Held in the Waiting: A 33-Day Devotional Trusting God’s Heart When Healing Is Delayed and Strength Feels Thin Day 23 — Encouragers on the Road Theme: God Sends Comfort Through Others Scripture (Douay-Rheims Bible) 2 Corinthians 1:3–5; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, … Read more
St. Charles Borromeo
St. Charles Borromeo Feast date: Nov 04 No age of the Catholic Church’s history is without its share of confusion and corruption. Still, even in moments when disorder may seem overwhelming, individuals and movements eventually arise to propose the faith with clarity and demonstrate it in action. St. Charles Borromeo, a central figure in the … Read more
Mar. 20 Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, Weekday
The hostility of the enemies of Jesus becomes increasingly clear, and the agitation around His person continues with greater intensity; but He awaits His “hour.” Satan and the forces of evil will appear to triumph, but the real victory will come and that is God’s. –St. Andrew Missal
Annunciation shooting showed online violent radicalization at work, expert says
More than six months after the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, a law enforcement investigation remains ongoing — but security analysts report that a cluster of violent online communities played a role in the attacker’s motivation.
Pope Francis broke with predecessors on policy, appointments, and papal trips, sociologist says
ROME — A political science professor from the U.S. has used data analysis to show how Pope Francis differed from predecessors regarding policy, appointments, and papal trips, while notably omitting discussion of the deceased pontiff’s doctrinal differences. The University of Notre Dame in Rome hosted the lecture “Francis and His Predecessors: Quantifying Continuity and Change … Read more
King Felipe VI of Spain installed as protocanon of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
VATICAN CITY — King Felipe VI of Spain on Friday was installed as protocanon of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in a solemn ceremony that underscores the historic link of the Spanish monarchy with the oldest Marian church in the West. “Protocanon” is an honorary title reserved exclusively for the Spanish head of state, … Read more