New Book by Pope Leo XIV Invites Readers to Dream of a ‘Reconciled, Peaceful, and Harmonious Humanity’
Daniel IbáñezPope Leo XIV The Vatican Publishing House published Nov. 20 a new Italian-language book by Pope Leo. Read More
Day: November 22, 2025
Sun 23 November
Christ the King First reading 2 Samuel 5:1-3 They anointed David king of Israel All the tribes of Israel then came to David at Hebron. ‘Look’ they said ‘we are your own flesh and blood. In days past when Saul was our king, it was you who led Israel in all their exploits; and the … Read moreSun 23 November
Hearing Loss Strikes Two Priests, Threatening the Sacrament of Confession
Igreca2nFather Dwight Longenecker said he has been dealing with hearing loss for close to 30 years, even while he was still an Anglican priest. The Catechism speaks about making confession available to those who are hearing-impaired, but this week, we heard from the other side of the screen. Read More
St. Cecilia on November 22, 2025 at 9:08 am
St. Cecilia Feast date: Nov 22 St. Cecilia’s family was one of the principle families of Rome. According to the cultural custom of the time, Cecilia’s family betrothed her to a pagan nobleman named Valerian despite St. Cecelia’s consecration to God. On their wedding night, Cecilia told Valerian that she had sworn to remain a … Read moreSt. Cecilia on November 22, 2025 at 9:08 am
Singing With the Saints
L: St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music; at right, top to bottom: St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John Henry Newman COMMENTARY: St. Cecilia may be the patron of music, but three others are known more for their hymns than their writings. Read More
Lessons From the Bronx Feasts: Faith Beneath the Sparkle
Will Lathrop“Cookies on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx” COMMENTARY: From candy pistachios to Kewpie dolls, the street festivals of my youth revealed how easily we chase glitter — and how God calls us deeper. Read More
Without Faith There Is No Future
During the 27 years Karol Wojtyla reigned as Christ’s Vicar on earth, an unprecedented tenure beginning in 1978 and ending with his death in 2005, he managed to accomplish a great many things, not the least being countless pastoral visits (129 to be exact) around the globe, including places which had only the most tenuous … Read moreWithout Faith There Is No Future
Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Reading 1 1 Maccabees 6:1-13 As King Antiochus was traversing the inland provinces, he heard that in Persia there was a city called Elymais, famous for its wealth in silver and gold, and that its temple was very rich, containing gold helmets, breastplates, and weapons … Read moreMemorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr
Daily Bible Reading
Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – November 22, 2025 | USCCB Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Lectionary: 502 Reading 1 1 Maccabees 6:1-13 As King Antiochus was traversing the inland provinces,he heard that in Persia there was a city called Elymais,famous for its wealth in silver and gold,and that its temple was … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Saint of the Day: Saint Cecilia – Virgin and Martyr
Feast Day: November 22 Saint Cecilia is one of the most beloved martyrs of the early Church and the heavenly patroness of musicians, singers, and sacred music. Born into a noble Roman family in the 2nd or 3rd century, Cecilia devoted her heart completely to God from a young age. Although she was given in marriage … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Cecilia – Virgin and Martyr