Timeless Letter to the Youth from St. John Paul the Great
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This year the first half of the month of February falls during the liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Epiphany), which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green is a symbol of hope, as it is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. The liturgical color green is worn during prayer of Offices and Masses of Ordinary Time.
The remaining days of February are the beginning of Lent. The liturgical color changes to violet or purple — a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of a contrite heart.
Pope’s Intention for February children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
Here is a breakdown of February 2026
1. FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
2. Presentation of the Lord, Feast (commonly known as the 40th Day of Christmas)
3. Blaise; Ansgar, Opt. Mem.
5. Agatha, Memorial
6. Paul Miki and Companions, Memorial
8. FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
10. Scholastica, Memorial
11. Our Lady of Lourdes, Opt. Mem.
14. Cyril and Methodius, Memorial
15. SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
17. Seven Founders of the Servite Order; Mardi Gras, Opt. Mem.
18. Ash Wednesday, Commem.
21. Peter Damian, Opt. Mem.
22. FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT, Sunday
23. Polycarp of Smyrna, Opt. Mem.
Sunday Readings
The Gospel readings for the Sundays in February are taken from St. Matthew, following the Lectionary Cycle A, and the Weekday readings follow Year II.
February 1st, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A,
Matthew 5:17-37: So it was said to your ancestors, but I say this to you.
February 8 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A
Matthew 5:13-15: You are the light of the world.
February 15 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A
Matthew 5:1: So it was said to your ancestors; but I say this to you.
February 22 First Sunday of Lent Cycle A,
Matthew 4:1-11: Jesus fasted for forty days and forty nights and was tempted.
Have a Happy February. Get ready for the fast to come.
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