Catholic Online > theFeed Check out all Catholic Online has to offer. https://www.catholic.org Copyright 2024 Catholic Online en Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:03:44 PDT Daily Readings for Tuesday, March 19, 2024 https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2024-03-19 Reading 1: 2 Samuel 4:12-14, Reading 1: 2 Samuel 7:16, Reading 1: 2 Samuel 7:4-5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89:27, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89:2-3, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89:29, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89:4-5, Gospel: Matthew 1:18-21, Gospel: Matthew 1:24, Gospel: Matthew 1:16, Reading 2: Romans 4:22, Reading 2: Romans 4:13, Reading 2: Romans 4:16-18 New Jerusalem Bible 2024-03-19 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2024-03-19 St. Joseph: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, March 19, 2024 https://www.catholic.org/saints/sofd.php?month=March&day=19 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 about Jesus, "Is this not the carpenter's son?" (Matthew 13:55). He wasn't rich for when he took Jesus to the Temple to be circumcised and Mary to be purified he offered the sacrifice of two turtledoves or a pair of pigeons, allowed only for those who ... 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Catholic Online 2024-03-18 00:00:26 https://www.catholic.orghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAjkMOD2GuU St. Joseph: A True 'Man's Man', Calling All Men to Follow Jesus https://www.catholic.org/news/saints/story.php?id=86109 "Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary; of whom Jesus was born, he who is called Christ. Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to send her away quietly. But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, ... Deacon Keith Fournier 2024-03-19 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/news/saints/story.php?id=86109 Embrace Mary's Love: Help Share the Light of Christ with Families https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=86973 Dear Friends in Faith, In the spirit of Mary's profound love for her son, Jesus Christ, we at Catholic Online School are propelled by a mission to envelop the world in His teachings through accessible, compassionate education. With more than 1.24 million students enrolled globally, our commitment mirrors Mary's unwavering devotion--offering a beacon of knowledge and faith to families everywhere, free of charge. This labor of love, inspired by the Holy Mother's example, seeks to ensure that the ... Catholic Online 2024-03-18 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=86973 Where do the palms for Palm Sunday come from? https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/story.php?id=67923 With Palm Sunday right around the corner, Catholics across the globe will soon be handed leaves as they walk into church. Some might fold them into elaborate little crosses. Kids will poke each other with them. But it's safe to say most won't know where they came from. Adelaide Mena (CNA/EWTN News) 2024-03-18 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/story.php?id=67923 When Did We See You Hungry? Lent and the Love of Preference for the Poor https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/story.php?id=54485 The option or love of preference for the poor. This is an option or a special form of primacy in the exercise of Christian charity to which the whole tradition of the church bears witness. It affects the life of each Christian inasmuch as he or she seeks to imitate the life of Christ, but it applies equally to our social responsibilities and hence to our manner of living, and to the logical decisions to be made concerning the ownership and use of goods.-Blessed John Paul II Deacon Keith Fournier 2024-03-18 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/story.php?id=54485 Prayer for Church Leaders: Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, March 19, 2024 https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayeroftheday/?select_date=2024-03-19 Lord Jesus Christ, watch over those who are leaders in your Church. Keep them faithful to their vocation and to the proclamation of your message. Teach them to recognize and interpret the signs of the times. Strengthen them with the gifts of the Spirit, and help them to serve their subjects, especially the poor and lowly. Give them a vivid sense of your presence in the world and a knowledge of how to show it to others. Amen. Catholic Online 2024-03-19 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayeroftheday/?select_date=2024-03-19 St. Patrick Calls ALL Christians to be the Missionaries of this Age https://www.catholic.org/news/saints/story.php?id=86107 I am a Catholic Christian who grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, with an Irish lineage. I have always loved St. Patrick's Day. The celebrations and the revelry seemed to provide a break from the intensity of our age and an opportunity to celebrate. Deacon Keith Fournier 2024-03-17 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/news/saints/story.php?id=86107 Here are more interesting facts about St. Patrick's Day few people know https://www.catholic.org/news/saints/story.php?id=74077 Here are some more little-known facts about St. Patrick's Day. Marshall Connolly (CALIFORNIA NETWORK) 2024-03-17 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/news/saints/story.php?id=74077 6 FUN FACTS about St. Patrick and St. Patrick's Day that may surprise you! https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/family/story.php?id=67905 St. Patrick's Day is nearly here, the time has come to join and celebrate the Catholic saint. Abigail James (CALIFORNIA NETWORK) 2024-03-17 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/family/story.php?id=67905 Bishop Emeritus's Letter to Bishops https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/family/story.php?id=86971 My Dear Brother Bishops, I am compelled to speak to all of my brother bishops around the world, including Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome.�  In many ways, I am the least among you, but I share with you the anointing as a successor of the apostles and the call to guard the Deposit of Faith, and I speak to you in this spirit. Bishop Emeritus Joseph E. 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Catholic Online 2024-03-18 00:00:10 https://www.catholic.orghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0c_gdIwjbw Living Lent - Day 34 HD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj1JVysA_Mo Follow along with our Living Lent Series: https://www.catholic.org/lent/livinglent.php Support our mission: https://givebutter.com/CatholicOnlineSchool Catholic Online 2024-03-17 17:00:25 https://www.catholic.orghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj1JVysA_Mo Your Love in Action: Make This Lent a Time of Transformation https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=86969 In the heart of a small, bustling village, where life's simple pleasures are cherished, lives Evangeline, a young girl with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and an open heart to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Her discovery of Catholic Online School opened not just the windows to her mind but also the doors to her soul, embarking her on a spiritual journey enriched by the teachings of the Catholic faith. As she delved into lessons of hope, forgiveness, and the miracles of Jesus, ... Catholic Online 2024-03-13 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=86969 Torn Temple Veils: Biden and French Prime Minister Reveal Shocking Ignorance of Abortion Loss https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/family/story.php?id=86967 At that moment [Jesus died] the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. - Matthew 27:51 In his March 7 State of the Union Address to congress, President Biden echoed the call to remove all obstacles to abortion, including chemical abortion pills. To the Supreme Court justices sitting in the first row Biden snarled, "Roe v. Wade got it right." Kevin and Theresa Burke 2024-03-12 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/family/story.php?id=86967 Ask Dr. Denton: It's Lent. Can You Explain the Effects of Fasting? https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/story.php?id=35822 Fasting gives us, body and soul, a spring cleaning. Dr. Denton D. Weiss 2024-03-11 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/story.php?id=35822 Lenten Reflection: A Barren Heart, God is in the Desert https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/story.php?id=35766 Though I hate the desert, may I wait for Him there. Whether He speaks or not, I will pray. If I feel nothing at all, I will praise Him. 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Catholic Online 2024-03-17 00:00:07 https://www.catholic.orghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKsO_wB69YI Daily Readings for Monday, March 18, 2024 https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2024-03-18 Reading 1: Daniel 13:1-9, Reading 1: Daniel 13:33-62, Reading 1: Daniel 13:15-17, Reading 1: Daniel 13:19-30, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23:1-6, Gospel: John 8:1-11 New Jerusalem Bible 2024-03-18 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2024-03-18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem: Saint of the Day for Monday, March 18, 2024 https://www.catholic.org/saints/sofd.php?month=March&day=18 "Make your fold with the sheep; flee from the wolves: depart not from the Church," Cyril admonished catechumens surrounded by heresy. These were prophetic words for Cyril was to be hounded by enemies and heretics for most of his life, and although they could exile him from his diocese he never left his beloved Church. Cyril's life began a few years before Arianism (the heresy that Jesus was not divine or one in being with the Father) and he lived to see its suppression and ... Catholic Online 2024-03-18 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/saints/sofd.php?month=March&day=18 Family Blessing of the Children: Prayer of the Day for Monday, March 18, 2024 https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayeroftheday/?select_date=2024-03-18 Any parents can bless their children daily or on special occasions. They may use these words or similar ones. May God bless you + (Name), And keep you in love. The child answers: Amen. 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Catholic Online 2024-03-16 00:00:17 https://www.catholic.orghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrVzITNtF00 Celebrate Sunday Mass - 3.10.24 - Laetare Sunday https://www.catholic.org/news/mass/story.php?id=86965 Deacon Keith Fournier 2024-03-08 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/news/mass/story.php?id=86965 Pope Francis Appoints Retired Judge to Investigate Canadian Sexual Abuse Allegations https://www.catholic.org/news/international/americas/story.php?id=86963 The Archdiocese of Quebec in Canada has announced that Pope Francis has appointed a retired judge to lead an investigation into the accusations of sexual abuse against Cardinal Gerald Lacroix, charges that the cardinal "categorically" denies. Catholic Online 2024-03-07 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/news/international/americas/story.php?id=86963 Laetare! Living Gospel Joy https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=86961 The practice of goodness is accompanied by spontaneous spiritual joy and moral beauty. Likewise, truth carries with it the joy and splendor of spiritual beauty. Truth is beautiful in itself. Truth in words, the rational expression of the knowledge of created and uncreated reality, is necessary to man, who is endowed with intellect. But truth can also find other complementary forms of human expression, above all when it is a matter of evoking what is beyond words: the depths of the human heart, ... Deacon Keith Fournier, JD, MTS, MPhil. 2024-03-06 00:00:00 https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=86961 It's Lent - an 'Outward Bound' for the Soul https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/story.php?id=40616 By the 1960's a movement of outdoor education and character formation called Outward Bound began transforming lives through exposure to hardship and teamwork. As Catholics, we have entered a season of transformation called Lent, an "outward bound" for the soul. 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