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 […]
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Jan. 23 Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon & Martyr (USA); Opt Mem of St. Marianne Cope, Virgin (USA), Opt. Mem.
In the United States the Optional Memorial of St. Vincent of Saragossa (d. 304) is transferred from January 22 in the Universal Calendar to January 23. He was one of […]
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Jan. 22 Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time; Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (USA); , Opt. Mem.
January 22 is also the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the day established by the Church of penance for abortion, has been formally named as the “Day of Prayer […]