Through the intercession of Our Lady Of Lourdes, patroness of the sick, let us ask the Lord to grant health of soul and body to all those who suffer due to illness and the current pandemic. May He give strength to those who assist them in this time of trial. Praying with PopeFrancis in praying…
XXXIII WORLD DAY OF THE SICK Our Lady of Lourdes February 11th
XXXIII WORLD DAY OF THE SICK Illness and suffering can sometimes turn our lives or those of our loved ones upside down. To encourage us to give of our time, to support the sick and to be attentive to their needs, a World Day of the Sick was established in 1992 by Pope John Paul…
St. Bakhita – Feb. 8th
The touching story of Bakhita, a Sudanese slave who was made a Catholic saint in 1992 Happy Feast Day Sister Maria Bakhita
World Day of Consecrated Life February 1-2, 2025
February 2, 2025 (Celebrated in Parishes February 1-2, 2025) In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles…
The Feast of the Presentation
The Feast of the Presentation D.D. EMMONS According to the Church’s liturgical calendar, the feast held on Feb. 2 each year is in honor of the Presentation of the Lord. Some Catholics recall this day as the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary because such was the feast day named until the…
Pope Leo’s FEBRUARY INTENTION
February For children with incurable diseases Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope. Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father’s request and…