Jan. 6 Tuesday after Epiphany; Opt. Mem. of St. André Bessette, Religious (US); Epiphany (in some dioceses), Opt. Mem.
In the USA the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of Saint André Bessette (1845-1937) was born near Quebec, and entered the Congregation of the Holy Cross as a Brother. He performed humble tasks for over forty years and entrusted all of the poor and sick who flocked to his cell to the care of St. … Read more
St. Andre Bessette
St. Andre Bessette Feast date: Jan 06 Brother André was born Alfred Bessette to a poor Quebec family in 1845, a biography from St. Joseph’s Oratory says. His father died in a work accident when he was nine, and his mother died three years later. His large family was split up and the future Brother … Read more
Pope Leo XIV says God is found in humble places, not in prestige
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Jan. 6, 2026. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News Vatican City, Jan 6, 2026 / 08:45 am (CNA). Celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving presence is revealed not “in a prestigious … Read more
Pope Leo XIV closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, concluding Jubilee of Hope
Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, concluding the Jubilee of Hope, on January 6, 2026. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 6, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary Holy Year to an end — a … Read more
St. Alonso Rodriguez
St. Alonso Rodriguez Feast date: Oct 30 On October 30, the Catholic Church honors a man whose humble occupation gave the world only glimpses of his extraordinary holiness. During his lifetime, Brother Alonso Rodriguez never became a priest, published a book, or advanced professionally. But writings discovered after his death revealed a true mystic, who … Read more
All Saints’ Day Prayer
🙏 All Saints’ Day Prayer Almighty and ever-living God,We thank You for the glorious company of all the Saints—those known and unknown—who have gone before us in faith and now dwell in Your eternal light.Grant that we may follow their example of love, humility, and perseverance,walking steadfastly in the path of holiness.Through their intercession, strengthen … Read more
Octave Day of St. John – 10th Day of Christmas
Because of the lofty and glorious flight of his teaching.
St. John Nepomucene Neumann
St. John Nepomucene Neumann Feast date: Jan 05 John Neumann was born on March 28, 1811, in Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. His parents were Philip and Agnes Neumann. He had four sisters and a brother. After college, John entered the seminary. When the time came for his ordination, the bishop was sick … Read more