A close-up of the tomb of St. Ceclia at the basilica dedicated to her in Trastevere, Rome, Italy. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Vatican City, Nov 22, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). St. Cecilia, widely known as the patron saint of music and musicians, is buried in the Basilica of St. Cecilia in the Roman neighborhood … Read more
St. Andrew, Apostle Feast date: Nov 30 On Nov. 30, Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast of St. Andrew, apostle and martyr. A fisherman from Bethsaida and brother of Simon Peter, St. Andrew is said to have spread Christianity in Russia and Asia minor after Pentecost in the first century. He was crucified by the Romans in … Read more
I. Scripture Reading — Matthew 18:21–22 (RSV-CE) Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?”Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. II. Meditation — The Letter Never Sent … Read more
The readings and propers of the Mass shows the Church’s constant effort to acquaint us with the teaching of her Founder, and to strengthen us to follow and live his teachings. Mere formalism and externalism are of no value in the religion of Christ. God demands of his people a worship in spirit and in … Read more
St. Gregory Nazianzen Feast date: Jan 03 St. Gregory was a Doctor of the Church, born at Arianzus in Asia Minor, probably in 325, and died in 389. He was the son of Gregory, Bishop of Nazianzus (329-374.) After his baptism at age 30, Gregory joined his friend Basil in a newly founded monastery. At 41, … Read more
The Kneeling Leader: A 33-Day Devotional A Devotional Journey into Humility, Servanthood, and Spirit-Led Influence for Christian Entrepreneurs Day 33 — Committed to His Hands Scripture (Douay-Rheims):“Commit thy works to the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” — Proverbs 16:3 Reflection As this journey concludes, God invites you to return to the foundation: surrender. … Read more
This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary theme or topic that you plan to cover, ensuring it captures the reader’s interest from the very first sentence. Share a brief overview that highlights why this topic is important and how it can provide value. Use this space to … Read more
The Kneeling Leader: A 33-Day Devotional A Devotional Journey into Humility, Servanthood, and Spirit-Led Influence for Christian Entrepreneurs Day 32 — Finishing the Race with Faith Scripture (Douay-Rheims):“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 Reflection Starting strong is admirable. Finishing well is … Read more
The Kneeling Leader: A 33-Day Devotional A Devotional Journey into Humility, Servanthood, and Spirit-Led Influence for Christian Entrepreneurs Day 31 — A Legacy That Blesses Generations Scripture (Douay-Rheims):“Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he shall delight exceedingly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth.” — Psalm 112:1–2 Reflection Many leaders … Read more