Weekly Faith – Sunday, January 19, 2020
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Isaiah 49:3, 5–6Psalm 40:2, 4, 7–101 Corinthians 1:1–3John 1:29–34 Jesus speaks through the prophet Isaiah in today’s First Reading. He tells us of the mission given to Him by the Father from the womb: “‘You are My...
#WhyWeMarch: March for Life 2020
With a mission to promote the beauty and dignity of every human life by working to end abortion, the annual March for Life is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant, and joy-filled rally of women, men, young people, and children from all across the country. Each year, tens...
Holy Days of Obligation
For practicing Catholics around the world, observing holy days of obligation is part of their Sunday Duty, the first of the Precepts of the Church. Depending on your faith and where you live, the number of holy days per year varies. While the number of holy days of...
Weekly Faith – Sunday, January 12, 2020
The Baptism of the Lord Readings:Isaiah 42:1–4, 6–7Psalm 29:1–4, 9–10Acts 10:34–38Matthew 3:13–17 Jesus presents himself for baptism in today’s Gospel not because He is a sinner, but to fulfill the word of God proclaimed by His prophets. He must be baptized...
Weekly Faith – Sunday, January 5, 2020
The Feast of the Epiphany Readings: Isaiah 60:1–6Psalm 72:1–2, 7–8, 10–13Ephesians 3:2–3, 5–6Matthew 2:1–12 An “epiphany” is an appearance. In today’s readings, with their rising stars, splendorous lights, and mysteries revealed, the face of the child...
Pope Francis’ January 2020 Prayer Intention
Promotion of World Peace We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world. Read previous Prayer Intentions here.