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Saturday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
The Roman Martyrology commemorates Blessed Pius IX (1792-1878), who reigned as pope from 1846-1878. He was the last pope to hold temporal power for the Papal States, before they were reformed. He defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8, 1854 and…
Ordinary Time: February 7th
Saturday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
The Roman Martyrology commemorates Blessed Pius IX (1792-1878), who reigned as pope from 1846-1878. He was the last pope to hold temporal power for the Papal States, before they were reformed. He defined the dogma of... More
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Ordinary Time: February 6th
Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
Today is the Memorial of St. Paul Miki, a Japanese Jesuit, and his twenty-five companions (d. 1597), who were martyred in Nagasaki, Japan. They were the first martyrs of East Asia to be canonized. They were killed simultaneously... More
Ordinary Time: February 5th
Memorial of St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Agatha (d. 250), who died in defense of her purity, in Catania, Sicily. After Quintanus, the governor of Sicily, tried in vain to force her to consent to sin, she was imprisoned for a... More
Ordinary Time: February 4th
Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Jane (or Joan) de Valois (1464-1505), Queen of France, foundress of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, renowned for her piety and special... More
Ordinary Time: February 3rd
Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr; St. Ansgar, Bishop
The Universal Calendar offers two saints, Blaise and Ansgar, for separate celebration as Optional Memorial. St. Blaise (or Blase) (d. 320) enjoyed widespread veneration in the Eastern and Western Churches due to many cures... More
Ordinary Time: February 2nd
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas Day, since the blessing and procession of candles is included in today's... More
Ordinary Time: February 1st
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
From the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A: Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and... More
Sunday: a day of rest.
Ordinary Time: January 31st
Memorial of St. John Bosco, Priest
The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Bosco (1815-1888). He was born in Italy, and was the founder of the Salesian Society, named in honor of St. Francis de Sales, and of the Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians. His... More
It's the weekend! Catch up on the news and commentary from the week, or check out this selection from our Resources library for your weekend reading.
Ordinary Time: January 30th
Friday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time
The Roman Martyrology has several commemorations, including: —St. Martina (d. 228) who was a Roman virgin born of an illustrious family. Both of her parents died while she was very young. She distributed among... More
Ordinary Time: January 29th
Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Gildas the Wise (516-570), Scottish bishop and author and sometimes listed as Badonicus. He was born in the Clyde River area of Scotland. After becoming a disciple of St. Finnian,... More
Ordinary Time: January 28th
Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor
The Universal Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). He is considered the Dominican Order's greatest glory. He taught philosophy and theology with such genius that he is considered one of the leading... More
