Feb. 2 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Feast
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas Day, since the […]
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Feb. 1 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday
From the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A: Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. […]
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Jan. 31 Memorial of St. John Bosco, Priest, Memorial
The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Bosco (1815-1888). He was born in Italy, and was the founder of the Salesian Society, named in honor of St. Francis de […]
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Jan. 30 Friday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology has several commemorations, including:
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Jan. 29 Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Gildas the Wise (516-570), Scottish bishop and author and sometimes listed as Badonicus. He was born in the Clyde River area of Scotland. After becoming […]
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Jan. 28 Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor, Memorial
The Universal Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). He is considered the Dominican Order’s greatest glory. He taught philosophy and theology with such genius that he is […]
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Jan. 27 Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Angela Merici, Virgin, Opt. Mem.
It is the Optional Memorial of St. Angela Merici (1474-1540). St. Angela was born in northern Italy. In 1516, she founded the Order of Ursulines, the first teaching order for […]
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Jan. 26 Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus, Bishops, Memorial
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops.
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Jan. 25 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday of the Word of God, Sunday
From today’s Gospel: As He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, […]
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Jan. 24 Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor; Opt Mem of Our Lady of Peace (Hawaii), Memorial
Today is the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Bishop and Doctor of the Church. St. Francis’ ardent love of God and souls, his great kindliness, rare wisdom and […]