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Saint Valentine and why we offer roses Watch
![Image of Saint Valentine [not pictured] is one of the world's most popular saints.](/files/images/ins_news/small_2016022041.jpg "Saint Valentine [not pictured] is one of the world's most popular saints.")
Roses are red, violets are blue, I have no idea why we give roses on Valentine's Day - how about you? LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) ... continue reading
Join Us in Praying Pope Francis' February Intentions
Pope Francis has announced his prayer intention for February 2023, which is focused on parishes. In his monthly prayer video, Pope ... continue reading
Pope Francis' Message for Marriage
Pope Francis on Friday reiterated the Church's perennial teaching on marriage as a lifelong union between a man and a woman. "Today I would ... continue reading
Roe Died, the Culture of Life Rises, and the Real Work Begins
"Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains ... continue reading
World Youth Day will 'open horizons and hearts'
World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, will open horizons and hearts, Pope Francis said in a video message to the young adults who will ... continue reading
Feast of the Holy Family: Learning to Love, Pray and Live in the School of Nazareth Watch
Jesus spent 30 of his 33 earthly years in Nazareth. Some spiritual writers have called these the 'hidden years', because there is so little ... continue reading
Why King Herod's slaughter of the innocents makes some men uncomfortable
The account of the Slaughter of the Innocents is only found in Matthew's Gospel. There are no historical records that corroborate the ... continue reading
At a parish event, my son couldn't count back change. That's when my eyes were opened...
At a recent parish event, I realized my son couldn't count back change. He goes to one of the better public schools in the area. When our ... continue reading
The Baby Saves the Mother!
Immaculate Conception -- the solemnity itself, December 8, and beloved manifestation of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in ... continue reading
Earth's Trash, Heaven's Treasure
I recall joining a group of pro-life friends at an abortion site in Wilmington, Delaware, some years back. In the course of our prayers a ... continue reading
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Daily Readings for Friday, April 26, 2024
St. Cletus: Saint of the Day for Friday, April 26, 2024
Prayer before the Closing of the Day: Prayer of the Day for Friday, April 26, 2024
