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Trees, Fruits, Splinters, and Beams: Reflections on the Readings for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
By Tom Klocek
The readings for the last Sunday before Lent begins contain many lessons pointing us to Lent. By themselves, the lessons are poignant, but even more so as Ash Wednesday comes this week. Don't wait until Ash Wednesday to make Lenten preparations. Let today's readings help you prepare.
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Lent: Practicing Spiritual Discipline and Sacrifice for Salvation
By A Lone Voice
Growing up in Catholic schools, every Lent the question was: What are you giving up for Lent? Lent isn’t simply about "giving something up"—it’s about allowing God to transform us through our sacrifices. Suffering is a test of faith and a means of transformation. Sacrifices, purposeful suffering, prepares us for when God challenges with crises that we respond with love and charity.
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Pauline Books & Media's newest release "Media Fasting" Tops Charts Ahead of Lent, Encourages Readers to Reclaim Their Focus
By Jessica Colasacco
Pauline Books & Media's newest release, Media Fasting
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Gesimatide: A Little Season to Help Us Prepare for Our Lenten Penance
By Terri Thomas
Pre Lent Season of Gesimatide began this past Sunday. There is so much we can learn from this traditional Catholic discipline! We need this now more than ever in our over-indulgent world.
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St. Valentine(s) Day or St. Cyril & St. Methodius Day on Feb 14th?
By J. John Basil
The Roman Catholic Church liturgical calendar was updated in 1969 to commemorate St. Cyril and St. Methodius, the “Apostles to the Slavs” in replacement of St. Valentine. Read about the saints lives here.
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Date Ideas To Make Valentine’s Day Holy
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Catholics can find holy ways to celebrate the life of an early Christian who was the patron saint of marriages.
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26 Martyrs of Japan
By Michael Thomas Cibenko
In honor of today's Feast Day of St. Paul Miki and the 26 Martyrs of Japan
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February 2025 Feast Days and Sunday Readings Schedule
By The Catholic Philadelphian
A look at February the month dedicated to the Holy Family
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The Lord Comes to the Temple: Reflections on the Readings for the Presentation of the Lord
By Tom Klocek
Instead of the regular Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C, this year we celebrated the Consecration of the Lord (also known as the Presentation in the Temple), the fourth Joyful mystery of the Rosary. There is much for us to ponder and to learn from the readings for this feast.
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Celebrate Candlemas on Feb. 2: Light in the Darkness of Winter
By Dr. Helen Hoffner
Each year, Catholics celebrate the Feast of Candlemas on February 2. Candlemas celebrates Christ as the Light of the World.
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Sent Forth by the Love of Christ: Reflection from St. Francis De Sales
By The Catholic Philadelphian
This great doctor of the church reminds us to place our cares upon God as he will guide us
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2025 - Reflection, Prayers, and Still Following a Star!
By Sharla Ynostrosa
Keeping the light of Christmas in my heart. Personal reflections for a new year. Faith, family, and life!
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Why was Jesus Baptized? (Bishop Robert Barron)
By Janet Cassidy
I'm posting a great video on the Baptism of Jesus, that will answer all of your questions! Be sure to check it out!
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Catholic Man Protected His Home From L.A Wildfire Through Epiphany House Blessing
By Terri Thomas
A Catholic man, who is both a lawyer and a movie producer, blessed his home with Epiphany Chalk and Blessing. When a wildfire struck, he evacuated with his family. The following day, he returned to his property to find that his house was the only one spared, standing untouched amidst the surrounding homes that had burned to the ground.
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Holy Spirit and Fire: Reflections on the Readings for the Baptism of the Lord
By Tom Klocek
Baptism is the point of entry into Christian life. Jesus commanded his disciples to "go ... baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. By His own baptism, Jesus instituted it as a sacrament. A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Jesus, that brings grace.
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STARS FOR JESUS
By Mary Olivia Patiño
Have you ever considered yourself a 'Star for Jesus'? Today, as we reflect on the Epiphany, we might see ourselves as a light for others; for Jesus Christ.
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Celebrating the "Epiphanies" in Our Own Lives
By Thomas Lyons
How the Solemnity of the Epiphany relates to our everyday lives.
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