The Day Before Ash Wednesday
Some people know the day before Ash Wednesday as Shrovetide or Pancake Day. Many others celebrate Mardi Gras, which is French for “Fat Tuesday.” The idea behind these celebrations is […]read more
Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics begin the forty-day observance of Lent—a contemplative season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. This year, Ash […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—February 16, 2020 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Matthew 5:17–37 The Law of Moses contains 613 laws. Some of these laws are simple, basic, you-shall or you-shall-not commands, of which […]read more
EVANGELIO DOMINICAL—16 de febrero, 2020 – 6.o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
For the English version, click here. Mateo 5, 17–37 La Ley de Moisés contiene 613 leyes. Algunas de estas leyes son mandatos simples y básicos que nos dicen: “haz esto” […]read more
Lenten Prayer Practice
During Lent, Catholics are called to pay special attention to the ways that we use and share our resources. We are also encouraged to spend more time in prayer. Children […]read more
When Is a Chair Not a Chair?
Visitors at the Vatican can view the remains of a simple wooden chair associated with Saint Peter that is kept above the main altar at Saint Peter’s Basilica. But when […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—February 9, 2020 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Matthew 5:13–16 Jesus commissions his followers to be “the salt of the earth” and “light to the world.” Salt and light are […]read more
EVANGELIO DOMINICAL—9 de febrero, 2020 – 5.o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
For the English version, click here. Mateo 5, 13–16 Jesús envía a sus seguidores a ser “la sal de la tierra” y “la luz del mundo”. La sal y la […]read more
Love Is in the Air
Saint Valentine is not officially honored on the Church’s liturgical calendar. Still, this third-century saint is well-celebrated every February 14. Saint Valentine’s Day is rooted in an act of disobedience. […]read more
World Day of the Sick, February 11
Some of the things most admired about Pope (now Saint) John Paul II was how he lived with Parkinson’s Disease and how he related both with others who faced serious […]read more
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