Reading 1: 1 Samuel 1:1-8, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116:12-19, Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
Abbot and founder. Born at Garissus, Cappadocia (modern Turkey), in 423, he undertook a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and after meeting with the famed St. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)
The notorious drug kingpin Joaquín Archivaldo "El Chapo" Guzmán has been captured once again by Mexican authorities.
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
After the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a budget bill blocking federal funding of Planned Parenthood, the legislation will ...
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 ...
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.
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 is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, ...
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 ...
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, ...
William Berruyer, of the illustrious family of the ancient counts of Nevers, was educated by Peter the hermit, archdeacon of Soissons, his uncle by ...
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 of Assisi was born in Assisi on July 16, 1194, as Chiara Offreduccio, the beautiful eldest daughter of Favorino Sciffi, Count of ...
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 ...
By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)
Residents of three besieged cities are forced to eat cats, dogs and even grass to survive.
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 "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" ...
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 ...
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 ...
