2023 is Year A in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 1 in the weekday cycle. See Mass readings resources for specific Sundays and feast days in February 2023 here.
Resources for February 2023:
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Thursday, February 2
The readings for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord speak of purification and offering. What am I willing to present to God as an offering? What parts of my life do I need to purify? Where am I…
St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr
Friday, February 3
St. Blaise was a fourth century bishop. He is known for his miraculous works. It is said that sick and wounded animals would find their way to him and he would heal them. But he is perhaps best known for…
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (2023)
Sunday, February 5
The readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time focus on evangelization, works of mercy, and justice. Here are some specific helps.
St. Agatha
Sunday, February 5
St. Agatha lived in 3rd century Italy. She desired to be consecrated to the Lord and remain unmarried and able to be dedicated to a life of prayer. However she had many men who desired her.
St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
Monday, February 6
The memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions remembers twenty-six martyrs were crucified on a hillside overlooking Nagasaki, Japan in the year 1597.
St. Scholastica
Friday, February 10
St. Scholastica was the twin sister of St. Benedict. They lived during the sixth century. St. Scholastica founded a monastery of nuns. Each year she would meet St. Benedict near his monastery and they would spend the day talking and…
Our Lady of Lourdes
Saturday, February 11
Our Lady of Lourdes is a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in honor of her apparitions to St. Bernadette in Lourdes France. Our Lady of Lourdes is the patron saint of bodily ills, sick people, and protection from…
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (2023)
Sunday, February 12
The readings for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focus on the law and commandments. Some possible themes for this weekend are the Ten Commandments, magisterium, and obedience. Here are some ideas.
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (2023)
Sunday, February 19
The readings for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focus on holiness and loving our neighbor. Some possible themes for this weekend are holiness, mercy, and morality.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 22
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Catholics attending mass on this day have their foreheads marked with ashes as a sign of repentance.
Chair of St. Peter
Wednesday, February 22
The feast of the Chair of St. Peter is not really just to celebrate a piece of furniture. Instead, it commemorates the importance of the role of St. Peter and all of his successors throughout history. So this feast recognizes…
1st Sunday of Lent Year A (2023)
Sunday, February 26
The readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent Year A get us thinking about sin and temptation. This is a good time to think about how we plan to spend our 40 days in the desert and make a Lenten…