Find resources, articles, social media images, videos, and more for specific feast days and seasons. Just find the day in the list below and click on the link for a list of suggestions related to that holy day or season.
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6th Sunday of Easter Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 22
The readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter year C tell us that we can rely on the Holy Spirit to help us in our faith journey. The Holy Spirit…
St. Bede the Venerable
Wednesday, May 25
Even during his own lifetime people respected St. Bede for his faith and wisdom. He was called “venerable” by those around him.
St. Philip Neri, Priest
Thursday, May 26
St. Philip Neri lived in Italy in the sixteenth century. He trained with his uncle to be a merchant, but felt himself called to serve the poor of Rome instead.…
7th Sunday of Easter Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 29
Note: In most dioceses in the United States, the observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension is moved to the following Sunday, superseding the 7th Sunday of Easter. The readings…
The Ascension of the Lord Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 29
The readings for the Ascension of the Lord Year C encourage us to be witnesses for Jesus Christ, just as the early Christians were. Evangelism and the need to step…
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, May 31
The feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates when Mary, pregnant with Jesus, visited her cousin Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist. John was aware…
St. Justin Martyr
Wednesday, June 1
St. Justin Martyr was a 2nd century apologist. He defended Christianity to the Roman emperor. His description of the Eucharistic celebration is cited in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs
Friday, June 3
St. Charles Lwanga was born in the Kingdom of Buganda (now part of Uganda) in 1860. He was a royal page. King Mwanga II, a pedophile, made advances on the…
St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr
Sunday, June 5
St. Boniface is called the Apostle of the Germans. He was a Benedictine monk in England. Instead of pursing a leadership position at the abbey, he desired to spread Christianity…
Pentecost Year C (2022)
Sunday, June 5
The readings for Pentecost Year C promise that we are not on our own, but have the Spirit to guide us. The focus for this weekend is how the Holy…
The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Church
Monday, June 6
The feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Church recalls that Mary received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost with the Apostles. At this time, she understood what it…
Trinity Sunday Year C (2022)
Sunday, June 12
The readings for Trinity Sunday Year C invite us to live in the light of God’s truth. So this weekend, think about the Holy Trinity and how Father, Son, and…
Corpus Christi Year C (2022)
Sunday, June 19
The readings for Corpus Christi Year C focus on Jesus Christ, our high priest, who sustains us with is very being. This is a time to talk about the Eucharist…
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Tuesday, June 21
St. Aloysius Gonzaga was a young Jesuit. He had many health issues, including kidney and skin diseases. When a plague broke out in Rome in 1591, he volunteered to care…
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Friday, June 24
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated by Catholics to remember Jesus Christ’s tremendous love for all of humanity.
More resources for later dates
Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Friday, June 24
The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist celebrates his birth. St. John the Baptist was the cousin of Jesus and came to prepare the world for the…
Saturday, June 25
The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a devotion to our blessed Mother which helps us reflect on her love of God. By saying “yes” to God our Father and agreeing…
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, June 26
The readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C encourage us to be committed disciples. What sort of commitment am I willing to make to follow Jesus? What…
St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
Tuesday, June 28
June 28 is the feast day of St. Irenaeus. He was an early Christian theologian who argued against the gnostics in his extensive writings.
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Wednesday, June 29
June 29 is the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul. These were the men whom God used to spread the gospel and let the early Church thrive despite terrible…
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, July 3
The readings for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C reminds that God comforts us, even in difficult times. How do I experience God’s comfort? Do I share that comfort…
Sunday, July 3
St. Thomas was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is perhaps best known as “Doubting Thomas”. When the resurrected Jesus appeared in the upper room, Thomas was…
Monday, July 4
On Independence Day, we celebrate the many freedoms we enjoy living in the United States and remember the sacrifices made so that we can live in our democracy. We recount…
Monday, July 4
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati loved to climb mountains. He served the poor with the same enthusiasm which he participated in this athletic activity. The phrase “verso l’alto” is often associated…
Wednesday, July 6
St. Maria Goretti is an Italian martyr. One day, a young man made sexual advances to her. When she resisted him, he stabbed her fourteen times. At the hospital, before…
Saturday, July 9
This feast day honors 120 Chinese martyrs who were canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2000. They died between 1648 and 1930. Many were killed during the Boxer Rebellion…
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, July 10
The readings for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C show that if we keep God’s commandments in our heart, then we will love God and our neighbor. So think…
Monday, July 11
St. Benedict was a monk who founded a dozen monasteries in the 5th century. He was also the twin brother of St. Scholastica. Benedict is primarily known for writing a…
Thursday, July 14
July 14 is the feast day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha , the first Native American saint to be canonized. She is the patron saint of ecology, environmentalism, those who have…
Friday, July 15
St. Bonaventure was a 13 century Franciscan. He was a man of prayer known for his embrace of simplicity and poverty. When he was made a cardinal in 1273 he…
Saturday, July 16
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the title given to Our Blessed Mother as the patroness of the Carmelite order. Mount Carmel is located in the Holy Land. The early…
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, July 17
The readings for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C are focused on hospitality. What are some ways we can provide hospitality for others? Do we only care for their…
Friday, July 22
St. Mary Magdalene was one of the disciples of Jesus. She was probably wealthy and provided financial support for his ministry. She was present at Jesus’ crucifixion and burial and…
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, July 24
The readings for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C encourage us to pray and ask God for good things. So prayer is clearly the theme for this Sunday. Explore…
St. James the Greater, Apostle
Monday, July 25
St. James is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the brother of St. John the Evangelist. They were nicknamed “The Sons of Thunder”. They were fishing with their…
Friday, July 29
St. Martha is the sister of St. Lazarus and St. Mary. This family lived in Bethany and were close friends of Jesus.
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, July 31
The readings for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C are a warning against becoming to attached to worldly goods and temporary pleasures. Detachment from the things of this world…
Sunday, July 31
St. Ignatius of Loyola is the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. He was pursuing a career in the military when a cannonball shattered his…
Monday, August 1
St. Alphonsus Liguori was a 18th century Italian bishop and the founder of the Redemptorist order. He promoted simple homilies over the pompous sermons of the day. He believed in…
Thursday, August 4
St. John Vianney was known for his holiness, his dedication to our Blessed Mother, and his reputation as a confessor. He is the patron saint of parish priests. His feast…
The Transfiguration of the Lord
Saturday, August 6
August 6 is the Feast of the Transfiguration. This day commemorates the day Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, traditionally thought to be Mount Tabor. This is recounted in the…
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, August 7
The readings for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C advise us to be prepared for we do not know when our time to move from this world to the…
Monday, August 8
St. Dominic founded the Dominicans, which is known as the Order of Preachers (OP). They sought to educate through informed preaching. St.Dominic was inspired by the lifestyle of the early…
Wednesday, August 10
St. Lawrence was a 3rd century martyr. He lived in Rome and as a deacon was responsible for distributing resources to the poor. When the prefect of Rome demanded that…
Thursday, August 11
St. Clare of Assisi was one of the first people to follow St. Francis of Assisi. She founded the Poor Clares Order. She embraced a rule of poverty, austerity, and…
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, August 14
The readings for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C tell us that discipleship can cause division and that we will have people pulling us in different directions. This is…
Sunday, August 14
St. Maximilian Kolbe is the patron saint of families, journalists, prisoners, ant pro-life movement. His feast day is August 14.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, August 15
August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This holy day celebrates Mary’s passing and being assumed into heaven.
Saturday, August 20
St. Bernard of Clairvaux was a 12th century monk and theologian who was known for his ability to arbitrate disputes. He counseled kings and popes, yet valued the time he…
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, August 21
The readings for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C help us consider who can be saved. This is a time to think about eternal life and if we are…
Sunday, August 21
St. Pius X was pope from 1903 to 1914. He strongly believed that frequent reception of the Eucharist should be promoted. He also encouraged children to receive Holy Communion and…
Monday, August 22
This feast day celebrates the queenship of Mary. As the mother of Jesus Christ, the Lord of all creation, our Blessed Mother shares in his royal heritage. Mary’s queenship foreshadows…
Wednesday, August 24
St. Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned several times in the synoptic gospels. He is also widely thought to be the person identified…
Saturday, August 27
St. Monica was the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. She was married to a pagan who was a cruel man and who would not allow her to baptize their…
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, August 28
The readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C help us think about the order of things in the Kingdom of God. Do I put myself higher than…
St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor
Sunday, August 28
St. Augustine of Hippo was born in North Africa. He spent his youth living wildly but then converted to Christianity after his mother, St. Monica, prayed for him for years.…
The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Monday, August 29
This feast day is a memorial of the beheading of St. John the Baptist. Herod was fascinated by John. But when he threw a party and promised his daughter anything,…
Saturday, September 3
St. Gregory the Great called himself a servant of God. His writings are extensive and some of his influences are still seen today. He donated generously to the poor and…
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, September 4
The readings for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C help us think about what we truly desire. Do I desire the things of this world or am I willing…
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday, September 8
The Feast of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the birth of Our Blessed Mother. Her immaculate conception and birth prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ into…
Friday, September 9
St. Peter Claver was a Jesuit priest who ministered to slaves arriving in the Caribbean port city of Cartagena. He fed them and treated their diseases and wounds. His feast…
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, September 11
The readings for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focus on God’s mercy and love for us. Do I really believe in God’s mercy? How does that change my…
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Wednesday, September 14
This feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14 celebrates the cross as a sign of Christ’s victory over sin for us. It is also called…
Our Lady of Sorrows and the 7 Sorrows Devotion
Thursday, September 15
The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows commemorates the extreme sorrow that the Blessed Virgin Mary experienced during the life, passion, and death of Jesus Christ. The Seven Sorrows Devotion…
Friday, September 16
Saints Cornelius and Cyprian were 3rd century Christians. St. Cornelius was a pope. At the time, many Christians were being martyred. Some renounced their faith and then later repented. A…
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, September 18
The readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C ask if we are as energetic in our spiritual lives as we are in acquiring wealth and the respect…
St. Matthew – Apostle and Evangelist
Wednesday, September 21
St. Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He also wrote the Gospel of Matthew. He is from Galilee and was a tax collector before following Jesus.…
Friday, September 23
St. Padre Pio, also known as Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, was a 20th century Capuchin friar and priest. He is known for his piety and charity. He had the stigmata,…
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, September 25
The readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C call us to care about others. Am I willing to get outside of my comfort zone and care for…
Wednesday, September 28
Our Lady Undoer of Knots is a devotion to our Blessed Mother. In this devotion, Catholics ask Mary to assist us in untying the knots in our lives through her…
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
Thursday, September 29
The archangels are leaders of angels in the army of God. These three archangels are mentioned in scripture. Their feast day is on September 29.
Friday, September 30
St. Jerome was born in 347 A.D. He became a Christian in his late teens.He is best known for translating the Bible into Latin. His translation is called the Vulgate.…
Saturday, October 1
St. Thérèse of Lisieux lived in late 19th century France. She is also called “The Little Flower of Jesus”. For her, the path to holiness was “doing of the least…
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, October 2
The readings for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C remind us to be patient. Do I tell God what I want and expect it immediately, or am I willing…
Sunday, October 2
Each of us has a guardian angel who watches over us. October 2 is the Memorial of the Guardian Angels.
Tuesday, October 4
St. Francis of Assisi was a 13th century Italian. He was the son of a wealthy merchant, but he gave away his possessions and started a religious order. October 4…
Wednesday, October 5
St. Faustina is known for her devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Her family had ten children and was very poor. She joined the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady…
Friday, October 7
October 7 is the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, also known as Our Lady of Victory. This feast day commemorates a victory at sea to fend off…
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, October 9
The readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C are focused on faith. Reflect on our own faith in God, our willingness to allow God to do things…
Saturday, October 15
October 15 is the feast day of St. Teresa of Avila, a Carmelite mystic, and doctor of the Church. Along with St. John of the Cross she worked to reform…
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, October 16
The readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C are about persistence in prayer. Do I give up in prayer, especially when I don’t get instant gratification?
Sunday, October 16
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was a 17th century mystic. She was a Visitation nun. When she started having visions of Jesus, members of her order and theologians did not believe…
Tuesday, October 18
St. Luke is the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He is thought to be the Luke identified by St. Paul in the epistles.…
Wednesday, October 19
The North American Martyrs were a group of eight Jesuits who served as missionaries to the Hurons in Canada. Their feast day is October 19.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, October 23
The readings for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focus on God’s mercy for the poor and the humble. Do I trust in my own strength and look out…
St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles
Friday, October 28
St. Jude is called the saint of lost causes. St. Simon is the “other Simon”, also known as Simon the Zealot or Simeon. It is thought that he and St.…
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, October 30
The readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focus on conversion and repentance. Does my encounter with Jesus change me? How am I called to repent?
Tuesday, November 1
November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints, which is also called All Saints Day. On this day we remember all who were servants of the Lord while here on…
Wednesday, November 2
November 2 is the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day). On this day we pray for loved ones who have departed this earth.
Friday, November 4
St. Charles Borromeo came from a wealthy family. He is known for his work with the Council of Trent and reforms such as stopping the sale of indulgences and creating…
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, November 6
The readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C ask us how far we are willing to go in practicing our faith and also ask us to consider…
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Wednesday, November 9
This Lateran Basilica feast day commemorates a building which is called the Basilica of St. John Lateran. The early Christians gathered quietly in their homes. But when the Emperor Constantine…
St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
Thursday, November 10
St. Leo the Great was a fifth century pope. He was dedicated to the service of the church. During his papacy, he worked for Church unity. He also refuted several…
Friday, November 11
St. Martin of Tours was a 4th century soldier in the Roman military. He lived during a time when Christianity had become legalized in the Roman Empire. He was a…
St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
Saturday, November 12
St. Josaphat was a 17th century monk who worked for union between Eastern Orthodox churches and the Roman Catholic Church. He was eventually martyred by a mob who opposed the…
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, November 13
The readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C make us think about the end of the world. We are asked to persevere and prepare for the physical…
Thursday, November 17
St. Elizabeth of Hungary was a princess who was known for her charity. She married at the age of 14, but became a widow just six years later. She was…
Solemnity of Christ the King Year C (2022)
Sunday, November 20
The readings for the Solemnity of Christ the King Year C focus on the kingship of Jesus Christ, who is not a king like the rulers of this world. Think…
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions – Vietnamese Martyrs
Thursday, November 24
This feast day commemorates 117 Vietnamese martyrs who died between 1820 and 1862. Persecution of Christians was severe during this time period. Missionaries were banned in Vietnam and Christians were…
1st Sunday of Advent Year A (2022)
Sunday, November 27
The readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent Year A speak of readiness for the coming of Jesus Christ. This is a time to prepare for our Lord to come…
Wednesday, November 30
St. Andrew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the brother of Simon Peter. Jesus called them from their fishing boats and promised to make them “fishers…
Saturday, December 3
St. Francis Xavier was one of the first members of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. He and St. Ignatius of Loyala were roommates at the University…
2nd Sunday of Advent Year A (2022)
Sunday, December 4
The readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent Year A are a call to repentance. Am I ready to change or am I complacent and comfortable the way I am?…
Tuesday, December 6
December 6 is the feast day of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was a fourth century bishop who is the origin of the Santa Claus story. He was known for his…
St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor
Wednesday, December 7
St. Ambrose was a 4th century bishop. He refuted Arianism, which proposed that Jesus Christ was not co-eternal with God the Father, and therefore was subject to the Father. He…
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday, December 8
December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This holy day is often misunderstood. It celebrates the conception of Mary, not Jesus.
St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin
Friday, December 9
St. Juan Diego was a native American peasant who is known for telling the world about Our Lady of Guadalupe. He was the first saint who was indigenous to the…
3rd Sunday of Advent Year A – Gaudete Sunday (2022)
Sunday, December 11
The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent Year A help us consider the signs of our salvation. Faith is a clear topic here. Do I really believe in Jesus…
Monday, December 12
December 12 is the feast day of the Our Lady of Guadalupe. She appeared to Juan Diego, a Native American, in 1531 and her image miraculously appeared on his cloak.
Tuesday, December 13
December 13 is the feast day of St. Lucy (or St. Lucia). Lucia means “light”. St. Lucy is the patroness of the blind, martyrs, epidemics; salesmen, throat infections, and writers.
Wednesday, December 14
December 14 is the feast day of St. John of the Cross. He was a sixteenth century mystic and poet who worked with St. Teresa of Avila to reform the…
4th Sunday of Advent Year A (2022)
Sunday, December 18
The readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent Year A challenge us to look beyond our own understanding and have faith. Do I rely on my own knowledge or am…
Christmas Day – The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Sunday, December 25
The Christmas season starts on December 25 and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. It includes the Feast of the Epiphany.
Monday, December 26
December 26 is the feast day of St. Stephen, the first martyr. He was a deacon in the early Church. He was accused of blasphemy and stoned to death.
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
Tuesday, December 27
St. John the Evangelist was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ. He is the author of the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, and the Book of…
Wednesday, December 28
December 28 is the feast day of the Holy Innocents. This day commemorates the children who were executed by Herod in fear that the newborn messiah would take his throne.
Thursday, December 29
December 29 is the feast day of St. Thomas Becket, Martyr. He was the chancellor of King Henry II and was later appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Feast of the Holy Family Year A (2022)
Friday, December 30
The readings for the Feast of the Holy Family Year A give us a look at the life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This is a time to consider how…
Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Sunday, January 1
January 1 is the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. This feast day celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as the mother of our…
St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen
Monday, January 2
St. Basil the Great was a fourth century Greek bishop. His feast day is January 2. He was a skilled orator who was known for supporting the Nicene creed over…
Wednesday, January 4
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton foundeds the first free Catholic school in America. Because of this, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is considered the founder of the parochial school system in the…
Thursday, January 5
St. John Neumann was born in Eastern Europe in 1811. He traveled to the United Stated in his mid-20s in order to do missionary work. At age 29 he joined…
The Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord
Sunday, January 8
The readings for the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord tell of the revelation of Jesus Christ to all people. discussion of what gifts we could bring to the…
Baptism of the Lord Year A (2023)
Sunday, January 8
The readings for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Year A give us reason to think about our own baptisms. Do we take our own baptisms for granted?…
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A (2023)
Sunday, January 15
For Year A, the readings inspire us to think about the call to holiness and the need to declare that Jesus has died for our redemption.
Saturday, January 21
St. Agnes of Rome was born in the year 291. Many eligible young men sought to marry her. But she saw herself as the spouse of Jesus. When she continued…
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Sunday, January 22
January 22 is the anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision and is designated as the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”. It is a day…
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A (2023)
Sunday, January 22
In Year A, these readings inspire us to understand that Jesus has saved us and we are called to spread that good news to others.
Wednesday, January 25
January 25 is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. St. Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus converted him from a persecutor of Christians to a…
Thursday, January 26
January 26 is the feast day of Sts. Timothy and Titus. St. Timothy is the patron saint of stomach ailments. St. Titus is the patron saint of the United States Army…
Friday, January 27
St. Angela Merici is the founder of the Ursuline order of religious sisters. She is the patron saint of the sick, the disabled, and all those grieving the loss of parents.…
Saturday, January 28
St. Thomas Aquinas is a 13th century saint and a Doctor of the Church. St. Thomas was influenced by the philosopher Aristotle and was known to for his logical and…
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A (2023)
Sunday, January 29
The readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A tell us we must seek the Lord. Consider if you are actively seeking God or if you are…
Tuesday, January 31
St. John Bosco was a priest, educator, and founder of the Salesians, an order inspired by the example of St. Francis de Sales. His feast day is January 31. He…
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…
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…
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…
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. 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.
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…
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…
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.…
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A (2023)
Sunday, February 19
The readings for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time focus on holiness and loving our neighbor. Some possible themes for this weekend are holiness, mercy, and morality.
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.
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…
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…
Friday, March 3
St. Katharine Drexel was from Philadelphia. She inherited over several million dollars. And she gave it all away! She was especially shocked by the treatment of Native Americans and was…
2nd Sunday of Lent – Year A (2023)
Sunday, March 5
The readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent focus on our personal encounter with God. Some possible themes for this weekend are prayer, the person of Christ, and the call…
3rd Sunday of Lent Year A (2023)
Sunday, March 12
The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent Year A help us think about our true desires Some possible themes for this weekend are change of heart, baptism, and social…
Friday, March 17
March 17 is the Feast of St. Patrick. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, engineers, and paralegals. He is especially known for using the image of the shamrock to…
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