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Kateri Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne was a holy monk, bishop, and hermit who lived in 7th-century England. He is remembered for his deep love of prayer, his care for the poor, and his desire for a life close to God. As a young man, Cuthbert felt called to religious life after a powerful spiritual experience. He … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, who became the Light to the nations,illumine my heart in this holy fast.When I grow tired, strengthen me.When I stumble, raise me up.Make my small efforts a participation in Your great salvation.Help me to reflect Your light to those around me,that they too may come out of darkness into … Read moreDay 27: 40 Days of Lent 2026
Reading 1 Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22 The wicked said among themselves, thinking not aright:“Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us;he sets himself against our doings,Reproaches us for transgressions of the lawand charges us with violations of our training.He professes to have knowledge of Godand styles himself a child of the LORD.To us … Read moreFriday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Friday of the 4th week of Lent First reading Wisdom 2:1,12-22 Let us lie in wait for the virtuous man and condemn him to a shameful death The godless say to themselves, with their misguided reasoning:‘Our life is short and dreary,nor is there any relief when man’s end comes,nor is anyone known who can give … Read moreFri 20 March
John Buralli, the seventh minister general of the Franciscans, was born at Parma in the year 1209, and he was already teaching logic there when at the age of twenty-five, he joined the Franciscans. He was sent to Paris to study and, after he had been ordained, to teach and preach in Bologna, Naples and … Read moreBl. John of Parma: Saint of the Day for Friday, March 20, 2026
Reading 1 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 The LORD spoke to Nathan and said:“Go, tell my servant David,‘When your time comes and you rest with your ancestors,I will raise up your heir after you, sprung from your loins,and I will make his kingdom firm.It is he who shall build a house for my name.And I … Read moreSolemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Feast of Saint Joseph Today the Church honors Saint Joseph, the chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Our Lord Jesus Christ—a man chosen by God for one of the greatest missions in salvation history. Saint Joseph was a humble carpenter, yet he was entrusted with guarding the mystery of the Incarnation. In silence … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Joseph
As we journey deeper into the holy fast, today’s readings and prayers often call us to examine our hearts with honesty. Like the Prophet Isaiah reminds us that God teaches us what is for our profit and leads us in the way we should go (Isaiah 48:17), we are invited to let go of self-reliance … Read moreDay 26: 40 Days of Lent 2026
Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading 2 Samuel 7:4-5,12-14,16 The Lord will give him the throne of his ancestor David The word of the Lord came to Nathan:‘Go and tell my servant David, Thus the Lord speaks: “When your days are ended and you are laid to rest with your ancestors, … Read moreThu 19 March
Discover More About St. Joseph with Journey with the Saints Everything we know about the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus comes from Scripture and that has seemed too little for those who made up legends about him. We know he was a carpenter, a working man, for the skeptical Nazarenes ask … Read moreSt. Joseph: Saint of the Day for Thursday, March 19, 2026