TODAY’S GOSPEL READING – 23 JANUARY
January 23, 2026
FEAST OF SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES – 24th JANUARY
January 24, 2026
UNIVERSAL CALL TO APOSTOLATE
Saint Vincent Pallotti lived with a burning conviction that every baptized person is called to be an apostle. He tirelessly encouraged clergy, religious, and lay faithful alike to recognize their shared responsibility in spreading the Gospel. His life teaches that holiness is not reserved for a few but is the mission of all.
LOVE AS THE SOURCE OF MISSION
For Pallotti, love was not an emotion but a divine force flowing from God’s infinite charity. He believed that only love could renew the Church and the world. His spirituality reminds us that authentic service and evangelization must spring from a deep, personal love for God and neighbor.
HUMILITY ROOTED IN TRUTH
Saint Vincent embraced humility as the foundation of spiritual growth. He often referred to himself as “nothing and sin,” not in despair but in total dependence on God’s mercy. This humility freed him to become a powerful instrument of God’s grace.
UNITY IN DIVERSITY
Through the Union of the Catholic Apostolate, Pallotti sought to unite people of different states of life, cultures, and abilities for a common mission. His vision reflects the heart of the Church as a communion where diversity enriches unity in Christ.
TRUST IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE
Despite opposition, misunderstanding, and personal suffering, Saint Vincent remained steadfast in trusting God’s plans. His life encourages believers to persevere in faith, confident that God brings fruit even from hidden sacrifices.
MARY, QUEEN OF APOSTLES
Deeply devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pallotti entrusted all his works to her guidance. He saw Mary as the perfect model of apostolic love and obedience, teaching us to say a wholehearted “yes” to God’s will in every circumstance.
