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Daily Readings for Monday, January 11, 2016

Daily Readings

By New Jerusalem Bible

Reading 1: 1 Samuel 1:1-8, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116:12-19, Gospel: Mark 1:14-20

St. Theodosius the Cenobiarch: Saint of the Day for Monday, January 11, 2016

St. Theodosius the Cenobiarch: Saint of the Day for Monday, January 11, 2016 Watch

Saints

Abbot and founder. Born at Garissus, Cappadocia (modern Turkey), in 423, he undertook a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and after meeting with the famed St. ...

Daily Reading for Monday, January 11th, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, First Samuel 1:1-8 1 There was a man of Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the highlands of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, son of ...

Daily Reading for Sunday, January 10th, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 1 Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom my soul delights. I have sent my spirit upon him, he will ...

FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD - Pope Angelus: January 10, 2016 (FULL TEXT: ENGLISH)

FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD - Pope Angelus: January 10, 2016 (FULL TEXT: ENGLISH) Watch

Living Faith

By Pope Francis

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!On this Sunday after the Epiphany we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus, and make grateful memory of our baptism. ...

Why Was Jesus Baptized? What Does that Baptism Mean for You and Me?

Why Was Jesus Baptized? What Does that Baptism Mean for You and Me? Watch

U.S.

By Deacon Keith Fournier

This deeper significance is the reason for the Baptism of Jesus and its baptismal connection for us is why, in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic ...

Becoming Divine Mercy: A Mission of Mercy

Becoming Divine Mercy: A Mission of Mercy Watch

College & University

By Jessie Tappel, Communications Director at Divine Mercy University

God, the source of all mercy, provides us with an experience so great that we have no choice but to reflect it to our own brother and sister. Mercy ...

A Guardian Angel Prayer for Friends: Prayer of the Day for Monday, January 11, 2016

Prayers

Guardian Angel, watch over those whose names you can read in my heart. Guard over them with every care and make their way easy and their labours ...

EL CHAPO CAPTURED: Mexican President tweets, 'We have him'

EL CHAPO CAPTURED: Mexican President tweets, 'We have him' Watch

Americas

By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

The notorious drug kingpin Joaquín Archivaldo "El Chapo" Guzmán has been captured once again by Mexican authorities.

The powerful thing one German vigilante group vows to do for women attacked by migrants will inspire you

The powerful thing one German vigilante group vows to do for women attacked by migrants will inspire you Watch

Europe

By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

In the midst of cheering and celebrating crowds on the streets of Cologne, Germany, hundreds of women were sexually assaulted and robbed on New ...

Pat Harrington Jr. who played Schneider on 'One Day at a Time' dies at 86

Pat Harrington Jr. who played Schneider on 'One Day at a Time' dies at 86 Watch

Celebrity

Actor Pat Harrington Jr. was best known for his role of "Schneider" on the long-running TV situation comedy "One Day at a Time." On the show, ...

Baby dances, yawns and scratches eyes - WHILE STILL IN THE WOMB!

Baby dances, yawns and scratches eyes - WHILE STILL IN THE WOMB! Watch

Marriage & Family

By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

A 4D ultrasound video reveals images of a child dancing, yawning, rubbing its eyes, putting its hands it its mouth and more -all within its mother's ...

Daily Reading for Saturday, January 9th, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, First John 4:11-18 11 My dear friends, if God loved us so much, we too should love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God, but as long ...

Daily Reading for Friday, January 8th, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, First John 4:7-10 7 My dear friends, let us love one another, since love is from God and everyone who loves is a child of God and knows ...

Bill to defund Planned Parenthood heads to the White House

Bill to defund Planned Parenthood heads to the White House Watch

Politics & Policy

By Matt Hadro, CNA/EWTN News

After the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a budget bill blocking federal funding of Planned Parenthood, the legislation will ...

ISIS fighter horrifically executes own MOTHER in public square

ISIS fighter horrifically executes own MOTHER in public square Watch

Middle East

In a sickening test of loyalty, an Islamic State fighter has reportedly executed his own mother in a public square. It is reported that the ...

Pope Francis on God's Love: It silences our sins

Pope Francis on God's Love: It silences our sins Watch

Living Faith

By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

Pope Francis delivered a homily on God's love and Grace this Friday morning during a Mass celebrated in the Santa Marta residence.

GRAPHIC VIDEO - Afghan lynch mob kills woman falsely accused of burning Koran

GRAPHIC VIDEO - Afghan lynch mob kills woman falsely accused of burning Koran

Asia Pacific

By David Drudge (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

Cell phone footage of an Afghan woman being killed by a lynch mob has surfaced online. In March, an Afghan woman was accused by a Muslim cleric of ...

St. Augustine of Hippo HD

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St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, ...

Daily Reading for Thursday, January 7th, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, First John 3:22--4:6 22 and whatever we ask we shall receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what is acceptable to ...

Daily Readings for Sunday, January 10, 2016

Daily Readings

By New Jerusalem Bible

Reading 1: Isaiah 42:1-4, Reading 1: Isaiah 42:6-7, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 29:1-4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 29:9-10, Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, ...

St. William of Bourges: Saint of the Day for Sunday, January 10, 2016

St. William of Bourges: Saint of the Day for Sunday, January 10, 2016

Saints

William Berruyer, of the illustrious family of the ancient counts of Nevers, was educated by Peter the hermit, archdeacon of Soissons, his uncle by ...

Prayer to the Infant Jesus: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, January 10, 2016

Prayers

O Most Amiable Child Jesus, You Who said: “Ask and you shall receive,” graciously hear my petition and grant me the favor I ask of You, if it ...

St. Clare HD

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St. Clare of Assisi was born in Assisi on July 16, 1194, as Chiara Offreduccio, the beautiful eldest daughter of Favorino Sciffi, Count of ...

Daily Reading for Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, Isaiah 60:1-6 1 Arise, shine out, for your light has come, and the glory of Yahweh has risen on you. 2 Look! though night still covers ...

Catholic Vespers to be celebrated in Henry VIII's own chapel after 450 years

Catholic Vespers to be celebrated in Henry VIII's own chapel after 450 years Watch

Europe

Catholic vespers will be celebrated once again in the chapel of King Henry VIII, for the first time in 450 years. On February 9, the Catholic ...

'The Force Awakens' surpasses 'Avatar' as the highest-grossing domestic movie of all time

'The Force Awakens' surpasses 'Avatar' as the highest-grossing domestic movie of all time Watch

Movies

The "Star Wars" series has legions of faithful fans - and plenty of new ones, it seems. In the words of Obi Wan, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ...

Daily Reading for Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, First John 3:11-21 11 This is the message which you heard from the beginning, that we must love one another, 12 not to be like Cain, who ...

Daily Reading for Monday, January 4th, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, First John 3:7-10 7 Children, do not let anyone lead you astray. Whoever acts uprightly is upright, just as he is upright. 8 Whoever ...