The Resurrection of Lazarus from the Dead. The Surprising Interpretation of Saint Ambrose of Milan
“For He raised not Lazarus alone, but the faith of all.”
Nov. 3 Monday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Martin de Porres, Religious, Opt. Mem.
Today the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres (1579-1639), who lived a life of fasting, prayer and penance as a Dominican lay brother. He was born in Peru of a Spanish knight and a Negro woman from Panama. Martin inherited the features and dark complexion of his mother, and for that … Read more
St. Martin de Porres
St. Martin de Porres Feast date: Nov 03 St. Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru in 1579 as the son of Spaniard Juan de Porres, and a freed colored-woman from Panama, Ana Velasquez. Being of mixed race, Martin was of a lower social caste, though his father looked out for him and made sure the … Read more
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in suffrage for deceased prelates
Pope Leo XIV leads the Church’s commemoration for his papal predecessor and 142 other bishops who died in the past year on Nov. 3, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Nov 3, 2025 / 11:04 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Monday presided over a Mass in … Read more
THE TRIUMPH OF THE RISEN CHRIST: EXPLORING HIS DESCENT INTO HELL AND GLORIOUS RESURRECTION
THE TRIUMPH OF THE RISEN CHRIST: EXPLORING HIS DESCENT INTO HELL AND GLORIOUS RESURRECTION Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 5 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraphs 631–658) proclaims one of the most profound mysteries of the Christian faith: “He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again.” These words from the … Read more
THE DIVINE CONCEPTION: UNDERSTANDING THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS
THE DIVINE CONCEPTION: UNDERSTANDING THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS The doctrine of the Virgin Birth is one of the most profound and essential affirmations within Christian theology. Found in Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 3 (456-570) of the Catechism under the phrase “He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and was born … Read more
THE MYSTERY OF THE INCARNATE SON: UNDERSTANDING JESUS CHRIST AS TRUE GOD AND TRUE MAN
THE MYSTERY OF THE INCARNATE SON: UNDERSTANDING JESUS CHRIST AS TRUE GOD AND TRUE MAN The confession found in Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Catechism — “And in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord” (430–455) — represents one of the central affirmations of the Christian faith. This declaration expresses the profound … Read more
DAILY BIBLE READINGS: NOVEMBER 03, 2025 – MONDAY
DAILY BIBLE READINGS: NOVEMBER 03, 2025 – MONDAY Monday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Romans 11:29-36 Brothers and sisters: The gifts and the call of God are irrevocable. Just as you once disobeyed God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience, so they have now disobeyed in order that, … Read more
U.S. Educators: We must share what we have heard from the Pope
“The Pope reminded us of the real purpose of Catholic education. The Jubilee can be a transformative experience,” said Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus, U.S., in an interview with Vatican News. He came to Rome for the Jubilee of the World of Education, leading a 30-person delegation of educators from Catholic … Read more
Daily Catholic News – October 31, 2025
Today’s Catholic Highlights: The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) recently held a summit focusing on the issue of Christian persecution. Key speakers at the event included Mercedes Schlapp, a senior fellow at CPAC, and Jack Posobiec, a conservative political commentator and practicing Catholic. The summit aimed to bring attention to the ongoing persecution of Christians … Read more