St. Adrian of Canterbury
St. Adrian of Canterbury Feast date: Jan 09 The famous Abbot of St. Augustine’s in Canterbury, was likely born in Libya Cyrenaica, North Africa. Adrian decided to become a monk early in life and eventually abbot of Nerida, not far from Naples. Adrian became a valuable advisor to the pontiff and, three years later, was offered the … Read more
Pope Leo XIV to hold next consistory in June, hopes for annual meetings with cardinals
Cardinals meet with Pope Leo XIV in the third session of the consistory on Jan. 8, 2025, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media Jan 8, 2026 / 19:18 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV will be hosting a second consistory of cardinals at the end of June and wants to hold such meetings annually. The … Read more
Pope Leo condemns ‘zeal for war,’ weak multilateralism in speech to diplomats
Pope Leo XIV addresses ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See in the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 9, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media Jan 9, 2026 / 10:17 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV condemned the weakening of international multilateralism and the increased use of force in a speech to diplomats at the Vatican … Read more
Glory Be
Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION PRAYER TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION PRAYER TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY – SEEKING MERCY, PEACE, AND UNION WITH THE HEART OF THE MOTHER OF GOD O IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY,full of love and compassion, I come before you on this First Saturday,seeking mercy for my sins and for the sins of the whole world.Mother most pure, … Read more
Forgotten Customs of Epiphanytide
O God, of Whose mercies there is no number, and of Whose goodness the treasure is infinite: we render thanks to Thy most gracious Majesty for the gifts Thou hast bestowed upon us, always beseeching Thy clemency; that as Thou grantest the petitions of them that ask Thee, Thou wilt never forsake them, but wilt … Read more
Jan. 8 Thursday after Epiphany, Weekday
We continue celebrating the Christmas season, focusing on the Epiphany.
St. Apollinaris
St. Apollinaris Feast date: Jan 08 St. Apollinaris was one of the first great martyrs of the church. He was made Bishop of Ravenna by St. Peter. The miracles he conducted in Ravenna soon attracted official attention, for they and his preaching won many converts to the faith. However, at the same time, his words … Read more
As consistory opens, Pope Leo XIV tells cardinals ‘I am here to listen’
The extraordinary consistory of cardinals is taking place from Jan 7-8, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media Jan 7, 2026 / 19:12 pm (CNA). In his opening address at the extraordinary consistory convened for Jan. 7–8, Pope Leo XIV assured the cardinals from around the world gathered at the Vatican that “I am here to listen.” The … Read more