† God is Love. Love everyone as you love yourself.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD 2026. FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME | YEAR II. FIRST READING“My son Absalom, would that I had died instead of you.” A reading from the second Book of Samuel (2 SAMUEL 18: 9 – 10, 14b, 24 – 25a, 30 — 19: 3) In those days: Absalom chanced to meet the servants … Read more
The World Day of Consecrated Life is a special celebration in the Catholic Church dedicated to honoring, praying for, and giving thanks for all those who have consecrated their lives entirely to God through religious vows. This day invites the whole Church to recognize the priceless gift that consecrated men and women are to the … Read more
“My eyes have seen your salvation.” Today’s Gospel brings us into the heart of the Temple in Jerusalem, a place of prayer, sacrifice, and expectation. Mary and Joseph come in quiet obedience to the Law of Moses. There is nothing outwardly extraordinary about them: a young couple, poor enough to offer two turtledoves, carrying a small … Read more
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND 2026. FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME | YEAR II. FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD. FIRST READING“The Lord whom you seek will come to his temple.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Malachi (MALACHI 3: 1 – 4) Thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I send my messenger to … Read more
A Thanksgiving Prayer for the Month of January Heavenly Father,Source of all life and every good gift,we come before You with grateful heartsto thank You for seeing us through the month of January,the doorway of a new year and a new beginning. Lord, we thank You for the gift of life itself—for waking us each … Read more
In the Catholic Church, each month of the year carries a spiritual focus meant to guide the faithful in prayer, devotion, and reflection. While some months have long established and universal dedications, others are shaped by liturgical seasons and devotional tradition. February is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Family Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.This dedication invites … Read more
Holy Gospel Reflection Matthew 5: 1 – 12a Beloved in Christ, The Lord, seeing the crowds, ascends the mountain. This ascent is not without meaning. As Saint Augustine teaches, the mountain signifies the height of divine wisdom, from which Christ, the true Lawgiver, proclaims not a law written on stone, but one inscribed upon the … Read more
FEBRUARY 1ST 2026. FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | YEAR A. FIRST READING“I will leave in the midst of you a people humble and lowly.’ A reading from the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah (ZEPHANIAH 2: 3; 3: 12 – 13) Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his commands; seek … Read more
Prayer for thanksgiving for the Gift of Faith My God, from my heart I thank you for the many blessings you have given me. I thank you for having created and baptized me, for having placed me in your holy Catholic Church, and for having given me so many graces and mercies through the merits … Read more
“Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?” Gospel Reflection Mark 4:35–41 Evening had come. The day was ending. The disciples were tired. And it is precisely then that Jesus says something unexpected:“Let us go across to the other side.” This is often how faith works. Just when we think the day … Read more