12 February, 2026 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13 Heavenly Father, You are my Strength and Comfort, my Refuge […]
FEAST OF STS. SATURNINUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF ABITINA IN AFRICA FEAST DAY – 12th FEBRUARY The Martyrs of Abitinae (or Abitinian Martyrs) were a group […]
GOD REVEALS HIS MERCY THROUGH HUMILITY AND HIDDENNESS “God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.” — 1 Corinthians 1:27 Mary appeared […]
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING 11 FEBRUARY, 2026 Mark 7:14-23 Jesus summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that […]
BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Scholastica, the twin sister of Saint Benedict, dedicated her life entirely to God through prayer and consecrated virginity. Though she lived in […]
BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Apollonia was a Christian martyr of the early Church in Alexandria during the third century. She was known for her deep devotion […]
BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Ruchard of Lucca is remembered as a holy bishop and devoted shepherd of the faithful during the early medieval period. He served […]
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING 10 FEBRUARY, 2026 Mark 7:1-13 When the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, they observed that some […]
BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Jerome Emiliani was a 16th-century Italian soldier who experienced a profound conversion after being captured during war. Turning from a life of […]
10 February, 2026 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and […]
FEAST OF SAINT SCHOLASTICA, VIRGIN AND RELIGIOUS FEAST DAY – 10th FEBRUARY St. Scholastica was born in Nursia, Italy, of wealthy parents, on 2 March 480 […]
FEAST OF SAINT APOLLONIA, BLESSED ANNE CATHERINE EMMERICH AND SAINT TEILO, BISHOP FEAST DAY – 9th FEBRUARY SAINT APOLLONIA While most of the Christians were fleeing […]