FEAST OF SAINTS GONSALO GARCIA, SAINT RICHARD THE PILGRIM, BLESSED POPE PIUS IX FEAST DAY – 7th FEBRUARY SAINT GONSALO GARCIA Gonsalo Garcia was born in […]
BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Paul Miki and his twenty-five companions were among the first martyrs of Japan, crucified in Nagasaki in 1597 during severe persecution of […]
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING 6 FEBRUARY, 2026 Mark 6:14-29 King Herod heard about Jesus, for his fame had become widespread, and people were saying, “John the Baptist […]
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING 4 FEBRUARY, 2026 Mark 6:1-6 Jesus departed from there and came to his native place, accompanied by his disciples. When the sabbath came […]
FEAST OF SAINT JOSEPH OF LEONESSA FEAST OF SAINT JOHN DE BRITTO FEAST DAY – 4th FEBRUARY SAINT JOSEPH OF LEONESSA Joseph of Leonessa/Leonissa lived from […]
BACKGROUND AND DIVINE CALL Saint Joseph of Leonessa (1556–1612) was a Capuchin Franciscan priest from Italy, known for his radical obedience, austere penance, and fearless missionary […]
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING 3 FEBRUARY, 2026 Mark 5:21-43 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, […]
BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Blaise was a bishop and martyr of the early Church, serving the Christian community of Sebaste in Armenia during a time of […]