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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, June 27
The readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B show us that God wants nothing but life and goodness for us. Discussion topics for this week could…
St. Irenaeus
Monday, 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
Tuesday, 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…
St. Thomas, Apostle
Saturday, 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…
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
Sunday, 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…
Independence Day
Sunday, July 4
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 our many blessings…
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, July 4
The readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B are a call to listen to God and follow Him even when those around us do not. These…
St. Maria Goretti
Tuesday, July 6
St. Maria 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 she…
Chinese Martyrs
Friday, July 9
This feast day honors 120 martyrs who were canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2000. They died between 1648 and 1930. Many were killed during the Boxer Rebellion from…
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, July 11
The readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B are a call to spread the gospel in our communities. This selection from scripture could lead to a…
St. Benedict
Sunday, 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…
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Wednesday, 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…
St. Bonaventure
Thursday, 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…
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Friday, 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 B (2021)
Sunday, July 18
The readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B are focused on Jesus Christ as the one who loves and cares for us as a shepherd and…
St. Mary Magdalene
Thursday, 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…
St. James
Sunday, 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…
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, July 25
The readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B tell of how God provides for all of our needs and feeds us spiritually. These readings would lead…
St. Martha
Thursday, July 29
St. Martha is the sister of St. Lazarus and St. Mary. This family lived in Bethany and were close friends of Jesus.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Saturday, 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…
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, August 1
The readings for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B show that God gives us bread from heaven – the Eucharist. Once again these readings point to the…
St. Alphonsus Liguori
Sunday, August 1
St. Alphosus 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…
St. John Vianney
Wednesday, 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…
Transfiguration of the Lord
Friday, 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…
St. Dominic
Sunday, 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…
St. Lawrence
Tuesday, 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…
St. Clare of Assisi
Wednesday, 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…
St. Maximilian Kolbe
Saturday, 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
Sunday, 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.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Friday, 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…
St. Pius X
Saturday, 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…
Queenship of Mary
Sunday, August 22
This feast day celebrates the queenship our Blessed Mother. As the mother of Jesus Christ, the Lord of all creation, Mary shares in his royal heritage. Mary’s queenship foreshadows the…
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, August 22
The readings for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B remind us that discipleship is a choice. This is a good time to speak about endurance and perseverance…
St. Bartholomew, Apostle
Tuesday, 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…
St. Monica
Friday, 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…
St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor
Saturday, 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.…
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, August 29
The readings for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B tell us to be wary of those things which lead us to sin and remind us that we…
The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Sunday, 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,…
St. Gregory the Great
Friday, 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 B (2021)
Sunday, September 5
The readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B help us understand that God is faithful and merciful. Do we truly believe that God loves each of…
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday, 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…
St. Peter Claver
Thursday, 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 B (2021)
Sunday, September 12
The readings for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B challenge us to open our minds and truly see how Jesus is both human and divine and recognize…
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Tuesday, September 14
This feast day on September 14 celebrates the cross as a sign of Christ’s victory over sin for us. It is also called the Feast of the Triumph of the…
Our Lady of Sorrows
Wednesday, 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. There is a traditional…
Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian
Thursday, 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 B (2021)
Sunday, September 19
The readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B are a call to humility and service. Am I ambitious for power, wealth, or recognition? Or am I…
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Tuesday, 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.…
St. Padre Pio
Thursday, 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 B (2021)
Sunday, September 26
The readings for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B remind us not to exclude or hinder others who are doing the work of God. These readings could…
Our Lady Untier of Knots
Tuesday, September 28
Our Blessed Mother is portrayed untying a complex knot. In this devotion, Catholics ask Mary to assist us in untying the knots in our lives through her intersession to our…
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
Wednesday, 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.
St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor
Thursday, 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.…
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Friday, 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…
Guardian Angels
Saturday, October 2
Each of us has a guardian angel who watches over us. October 2 is the Memorial of the Guardian Angels.
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, October 3
The readings for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B focus on marriage and relationships. The sacrament of marriage and theology of the body are obvious choices for…
St. Francis of Assisi
Monday, 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…
St. Faustina Kowalska
Tuesday, 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…
Our Lady of the Rosary
Thursday, 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 B (2021)
Sunday, October 10
The readings for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B challenge us to focus on trusting in God instead of in our material goods. This weekend’s discussion could…
St. Teresa of Avila
Friday, 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…
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Saturday, 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…
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, October 17
The readings for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B speak of the cost of discipleship. Humility, sacrifice, and mercy are topics for these readings.
North American Martyrs
Tuesday, 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 B (2021)
Sunday, October 24
The readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B make us think of how we are blind and how Jesus can give us new vision. Sight, healing,…
Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles
Thursday, 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 B (2021)
Sunday, October 31
The readings for the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B help us think of God’s commandments and if we are following them just in our heads or also…
All Saints Day
Monday, November 1
November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints. On this day we remember all who were servants of the Lord while here on earth. We ask that they pray for…
All Souls Day
Tuesday, 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.
St. Charles Borromeo
Thursday, 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 B (2021)
Sunday, November 7
The readings for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B challenge us to remember that all we have comes from God and we must be willing to give…
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Tuesday, November 9
This feast day commemorates a building. The early Christians gathered quietly in their homes. But when the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, the followers of Jesus no longer feared persecution.…
St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
Wednesday, 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…
St. Martin of Tours
Thursday, 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
Friday, 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 B (2021)
Sunday, November 14
The readings for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B speak of heavenly battles and being prepared. So some topics for this weekend are archangels, angels, spiritual battle,…
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Wednesday, November 17
St. Elizabeth was a Hungarian princess who was known for her charity. She married at the age of 14, but became a widow just six years later. She was greatly…
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe – Year B (2021)
Sunday, November 21
The readings for the Feast of Christ the King for Year B speak of heavenly battles and being prepared. So this weekend we could speak of the kingship of Christ…
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday, November 21
This date commemorates the day when Mary was dedicated to God at the temple in Jerusalem. Tradition holds that Sts. Joachim and Anne were thought to be barren. In thanksgiving…
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
Wednesday, November 24
This feast day commemorates 117 Vietnamese who were martyred between 1820 and 1862. Persecution of Christians was severe during this time period. Missionaries were banned in Vietnam and Christians were…
1st Sunday in Advent – Year C (2021)
Sunday, November 28
The readings for the First Sunday in Advent for Year C warn us to get ready for the coming of our Lord, for change will come with him. These readings…
St. Andrew, Apostle
Tuesday, 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…
St. Francis Xavier
Friday, 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 in Advent – Year C (2021)
Sunday, December 5
The readings for the Second Sunday in Advent for Year C tell us to hopefully look forward to the coming of Jesus Christ. God has planned this since the beginning…
St. Nicholas
Monday, December 6
December 6 is the feast day of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was a third century bishop who is the origin of the Santa Claus story. He was known for his…
St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor
Tuesday, 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
Wednesday, 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.
3rd Sunday in Advent – Year C (2021)
Sunday, December 12
The readings for the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete Sunday) for Year C encourage us to rejoice at the new life being offered to us through Jesus Christ. This would…
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sunday, 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.
St. Lucy (or St. Lucia)
Monday, 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.
St. John of the Cross
Tuesday, 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 in Advent – Year C (2021)
Sunday, December 19
The readings for the Fourth Sunday in Advent for Year C focus on hospitality, history, and family. These readings might lead into a discussion of what it means to welcome…
Christmas Day – The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Saturday, 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.
The Feast of the Holy Family – Year C (2021)
Sunday, December 26
The readings for the Feast of the Holy Family for Year C focus on consecration, holiness, and sacred spaces. This is a good time to think about our own sacred…
St. Stephen Protomartyr
Sunday, 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 the Evangelist
Monday, 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…
Holy Innocents
Tuesday, 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.
St. Thomas Becket
Wednesday, 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.
Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Saturday, 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
Sunday, 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…
The Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord
Sunday, January 2
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…
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Tuesday, 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…
St. John Neumann
Wednesday, 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…
Baptism of Our Lord – Year C (2022)
Sunday, January 9
The readings for the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord for Year C focus on the revelation of Jesus Christ as God’s beloved and upon the effects of the…
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C (2022)
Sunday, January 16
The readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C focus on the Church as the bride of Christ. So the sacrament of Matrimony and using our gifts…
St. Agnes of Rome
Friday, 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
Saturday, January 22
January 22 is the anniversary of the Roe vs 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 C (2022)
Sunday, January 23
The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C focus on the call to ministry and the importance of scripture. Topics for this weekend could include community,…
The Conversion of St. Paul
Tuesday, 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…
Sts. Timothy and Titus
Wednesday, 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…
St. Angela Merici
Thursday, 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.…
St. Thomas Aquinas
Friday, 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 C (2022)
Sunday, January 30
The readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C bring to mind the adversity which can occur during discipleship. So this is a good time to talk…
St. John Bosco
Monday, 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
Wednesday, 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…
St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr
Thursday, 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…
St. Agatha
Saturday, 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 C (2022)
Sunday, February 6
The readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C speak about being called by God and sent to do His work. Discipleship is a clear theme here,…
St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
Sunday, February 6
Twenty six martyrs were crucified on a hillside overlooking Nagasaki, Japan in the year 1597. The best known of these was Br. Paul Miki, a native Japanese Jesuit. The group…
St. Scholastica
Thursday, 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…
Our Lady of Lourdes
Friday, 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 C (2022)
Sunday, February 13
The readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C are all about being blessed, which might also be translated happy or lucky. o the focus this weekend…
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C (2022)
Sunday, February 20
The readings for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C lead us to think about mercy and justice. This is a good time to think about the way…
Chair of St. Peter
Tuesday, February 22
This feast day 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…
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 27
On the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time we might reflect on our own lives as flawed individuals. But God can make beautiful things from our weaknesses. Find resources for youth…
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 2
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Catholics attending mass on this day have their foreheads marked with ashes as a sign of repentance.
Lent
Wednesday, March 2
Lent is a time to answer the call to conversion. Catholics practice self discipline by abstaining from meat on Fridays and making other small sacrifices.
1st Sunday of Lent – Year C (2022)
Sunday, March 6
The readings for the First Sunday of Lent for Year C demonstrate that we must give our whole lives to God. This is a good time to think about if…
2nd Sunday in Lent – Year C (2022)
Sunday, March 13
The readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent for Year C show us that God is truly present in our world. This weekend we can think about how we see…
St. Patrick
Thursday, 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…
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Friday, March 18
St. Cyril of Jerusalem was a fourth century bishop. During his time, there was a faction within the Church, known as Arians, who did not believe that Jesus was truly…
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary
Saturday, March 19
March 19 is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Joseph was a just and holy man, chosen by God to be the foster father of…
3rd Sunday of Lent – Year C (2022)
Sunday, March 20
The readings for the Third Sunday of Lent for Year C are a call to repent and return to the Lord. This is a time to think about the sacrament…
Annunciation
Friday, March 25
The Feast of the Annunciation is celebrated on March 25. This feast day commemorates the announcement of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she had been chosen to…
4th Sunday of Lent – Year C (2022)
Sunday, March 27
The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent for Year C remind us that God is always waiting for us to return to Him so we can receive the abundance…
5th Sunday of Lent – Year C (2022)
Sunday, April 3
The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent for Year C remind us God sees us in our weakness and suffering and saves us. Consider how God can take what…
St. Isidore of Seville, Bishop and Doctor
Monday, April 4
April 4 is the feast day of St. Isidore of Seville: a bishop and a scholar who wrote a huge encyclopedia. He is the patron saint of the internet, computer users, programmers, and…
Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) – Year C (2022)
Sunday, April 10
The readings for Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) for Year C tell of the death of Jesus Christ, who showed us the true meaning of love and the nature of God.…
Holy Thursday
Thursday, April 14
On Holy Thursday, Catholics remember the last supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles. This marks the establishment of the sacrament of the Eucharist and the priesthood.
Good Friday
Friday, April 15
On Good Friday, Catholics remember the death by crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This is a solemn day of fast and abstinence.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 16
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter. It is a mix of both sorrow for the suffering of Jesus Christ and expectation of his rising.
St. Bernadette
Saturday, April 16
St. Bernadette was a young French girl to whom Our Lady of Lourdes appeared in a series of apparitions in 1858. Although her reports of the apparitions were initially not…
Easter
Sunday, April 17
Easter is the most significant celebration in the church year. Catholics celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Easter is actually an octave, lasting eight days.
St. Anselm of Canterbury
Thursday, April 21
April 21 is the feast day of St. Anselm of Canterbury: philosopher, theologian, and Doctor of the Church.
St. George
Saturday, April 23
St. George lived in the late 3rd and early 4th century. He was a Roman soldier. He is known for his bravery. He lived during the time of the Emperor…
Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd Sunday of Easter) – Year C (2022)
Sunday, April 24
The readings for Divine Mercy Sunday for Year C tell of Jesus Christ’s incredible love for us and his willingness to display his care for us. This is a time…
3rd Sunday of Easter – Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 1
The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Easter for year C show us that we must boldly proclaim the Good News and bring in a large catch of new Christians.…
4th Sunday of Easter – Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 8
The readings for the Fourth Sunday in Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) for year C remind us that Jesus loves the whole world and calls to all people to follow him.…
St. Damien of Molokai
Tuesday, May 10
St. Damien volunteered to be a missionary to Molokai in Hawaii. There was a colony of people afflicted with leprosy (Hansen’s disease) there. Because of fear of the disease, these…
Our Lady of Fatima
Friday, May 13
The feast of Our Lady of Fatima commemorates the appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta were shepherds, and…
Past dates
Friday, June 11
Saturday, June 12
Sunday, June 13
Sunday, June 20