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…
To Love Is To Give – February
FEBRUARY If Jesus would allow me to carry out that to which He is drawing me, it will make me very happy. I have a special liking for that inconspicuously virtuous life because, after all, that is the imitation of Jesus and Mary in Nazareth. (III, 49) I trust that with God’s grace I will…
The Blessing of the Home
Epiphany of the Lord Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day is traditionally celebrated the twelfth day after Christmas, January 6, but in the United States it is celebrated on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8. In 2022 it is celebrated on January 2. The Blessing of the Home There are many traditions…