Verse of the Day: John 12:46
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Catholic Daily Reading – Sunday January 12, 2025
Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – January 12, 2025 | USCCB The Baptism of the Lord Lectionary: 21 Reading I Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD:Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased,upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations,not crying … Read moreCatholic Daily Reading – Sunday January 12, 2025
The Baptism of the Lord
Reading I Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. A bruised reed … Read moreThe Baptism of the Lord
Day 1 of 21: The Daniel Fast
The Daniel fast is a 21 day spiritual fasting period. It involves praying to God for special petitions. These are petitions that we can’t achieve by prayer alone. The fast is inspired by the prophet Daniel. He humbled himself before God and cried for the sins of his people. This happened while they were in … Read moreDay 1 of 21: The Daniel Fast
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (on January 12, 2025 at 12:13 am )
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Feast date: Jan 12 On Jan. 12, Roman Catholics remember Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, who not only founded a religious congregation, but was also instrumental in establishing the Canadian city of Montreal. Marguerite Bourgeoys was born on Good Friday of 1620 during a period of both colonial expansion and religious strife for Europe. … Read moreSt. Marguerite Bourgeoys (on January 12, 2025 at 12:13 am )
Unsung Heroines of the Early Church
Whenever the Roman Canon of the Mass is celebrated, there is also a celebration of the saints, dozens of whom are invoked by the priest at the altar. Among these saints are seven women: Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Cecilia, Agnes, and Anastasia. These holy women were martyred during the third and fourth centuries and are … Read moreUnsung Heroines of the Early Church
Saturday after Epiphany
Reading I 1 John 5:14-21 Beloved: We have this confidence in him that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, we know that what we have asked him for is ours. If anyone sees his brother sinning, … Read moreSaturday after Epiphany
Catholic Daily Reading – Saturday January 11, 2025
Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – January 11, 2025 | USCCB Saturday after Epiphany Lectionary: 217 Reading I 1 John 5:14-21 Beloved:We have this confidence in himthat if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask,we know that what … Read moreCatholic Daily Reading – Saturday January 11, 2025
St. Theodosius Abbot (on January 11, 2025 at 1:25 am )
St. Theodosius Abbot Feast date: Jan 11 Born to a pious family in 423 A.D., Theodosius began his studies at an early age, and became a lector while still an adolescent. The example of Abraham led him to leave home in order to properly follow God. He met Saint Simeon Stylites in Antioch, and Simeon recognized him … Read moreSt. Theodosius Abbot (on January 11, 2025 at 1:25 am )
See No Evil
The newly appointed archbishop of Washington, D.C., Robert McElroy, says that the Church has learned more about human sexuality since the days of St. Paul and that, armed with this knowledge, we can now interpret Paul’s strictures against homosexual behavior as applying only to its abusive forms in ritual prostitution and pederasty but not to … Read moreSee No Evil