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01/15/2026


Join us in celebrating the Holy Mass Live from St. Marie's Cathedral, Sheffield, UK.
Celebrate the memorial and sacrifice of our Lord’s life, death, and resurrection.

St. Paul the Hermit, also known by the name St. Paul of Thebes, was born in Egypt to wealthy parents. He was well-educat...
01/15/2026

St. Paul the Hermit, also known by the name St. Paul of Thebes, was born in Egypt to wealthy parents. He was well-educated and became well-versed in Greek and Latin. Always devout, he was gentle in spirit and spent much time in prayer and meditation. He was orphaned at 15. Around 250 AD, emperors Decius and Valerius initiated a wave of Christian persecution, and Paul took refuge in a hiding place. His brother-in-law, who was after Paul's wealth, had plans to betray him; realizing this, Paul fled to the Egyptian desert, where he found shelter, a place where he could silently pray and meditate. We receive an account of Paul's life only from St. Jerome's Vita Pauli, preserved in Latin and Greek. This book records that this saint lived to the age of 113 and was visited by St. Anthony of Egypt, who had the honor of burying him. He died around 341 AD and is traditionally regarded as the first Christian hermit.

St. Paul, grant us the graces of total separation from the world, love of poverty, and the grace of fervent prayer.

St. Devasahayam Pillai was born into a high-caste Hindu family in 1712. He was married to Bhargavi Ammal and held a civi...
01/13/2026

St. Devasahayam Pillai was born into a high-caste Hindu family in 1712. He was married to Bhargavi Ammal and held a civil service job in the royal household of India's Travancore province. He learned about Catholicism from Captain Eustachius De Lannoy, the Dutch naval commander who trained the King of Travancore's forces. He was baptized on 14 May 1745, taking the name Lazarus which means Devasahayam in the Malayalam language.

He fell into a confrontation with authorities because he mixed with lower castes, which was unacceptable for higher-caste people. Devasahayam's enemies convinced the royal court that he forced others to convert, leading to his imprisonment for his faith on 23 February 1749. He spent a long time in prayer and teaching those around him.

As a method of torture, he was beaten every day with eighty stripes, pepper rubbed in his wounds and nostrils, exposed to the sun, and given only stagnant water to drink. They also tormented his face. He was locked in a prison cell with a few pots of boiling water kept around him with red hot chili powder in it so that he might suffocate and change his mind. He was paraded on buffalo with hands tied behind him and sitting backward. It was a shameful South Indian way of treatment meted out to persons to be punished. Though beaten and tortured, he imitated Christ, praying for his captors. Shot to death by soldiers in 1752, Devasahayam became a martyr, and his body was buried at the St. Xavier Church in Kottar.

St. Devasahayam Pillai, you willingly sacrificed your life for the true faith; help us to live as God's children and be always faithful to the Gospel's values.

01/13/2026

As we celebrate the Feast of the Infant Jesus of Prague on 14 January, let us pause for a moment of prayer with childlike trust and confidence in Him. The Infant Jesus assures us, “The more you honor Me, the more I will bless you,” and through the centuries, countless devotees have experienced His abundant graces and favors. May our hearts be filled with faith as we entrust all our needs to Him.
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01/12/2026

There is power in praying God’s Word!

When we pray Scripture, we unite our hearts with God’s will, and His Word transforms us from within.
Save this and return to God’s Word often. Experience its living and powerful presence.
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St. Anthony Mary Pucci OSM was born in 1819 in Poggiole di Vernio, Italy. He was the second of nine children in a devout...
01/12/2026

St. Anthony Mary Pucci OSM was born in 1819 in Poggiole di Vernio, Italy. He was the second of nine children in a devout Christian family, where he immersed himself in prayer and study from a young age. At eighteen, he joined the Order of Servants of Mary and completed his novitiate in Florence, eventually studying philosophy and theology at Monte Senario, where he took his solemn vows.

Ordained a priest in 1843, he served as assistant pastor in Viareggio, later taking on the role of pastor for an incredible 45 years. His life was a testament to devotion, as he balanced pastoral duties with a Master's in Theology degree earned in 1850. Father Anthony navigated the challenges posed by conflicts between the Church and civil authorities with grace and humility, fostering a sense of community where love triumphed over authority.

His remarkable charity earned him his title as "the Father of the Poor." He consistently offered help to those in need, even giving away his own clothing. During the cholera epidemic from 1854 to 1856, he devoted himself to caring for the sick, showcasing his deep spirituality and commitment to penance. He worked tirelessly to reconcile sinners and promote peace within families.

Beyond his pastoral work, he founded a congregation of Servite Sisters dedicated to the education of youth and established parish associations to enrich the Christian life of his community. His unwavering devotion to the Eucharist and Our Lady of Sorrows was evident until the end of his life. On a cold winter day, he contracted pneumonia after selflessly giving his coat to a homeless man. He passed away a few days later on January 12, 1892. The entire city wept at the death of their beloved pastor. Pope John XXIII canonized him on December 9, 1962. Today, the body of St. Anthony is venerated in the Basilica of St. Andrew in Viareggio.

St. Anthony Mary Pucci, pray for us to be blessed with pure and selfless love for God and our neighbor.

01/10/2026

As we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, let us pray that we may always lead a life pleasing to God. After praying, please comment “Amen” and share.

St. Agatho was born in Italy in 577 AD. He was a married layman, very successful as a businessman, but left his worldly ...
01/09/2026

St. Agatho was born in Italy in 577 AD. He was a married layman, very successful as a businessman, but left his worldly comforts to become a Benedictine monk. For many years, he was the treasurer of the church of Rome and was well-versed in Latin and Greek. In 678, Agatho succeeded Pope Donus as the 79th Supreme Pontiff. Tradition holds that St. Agatho was older than 100 when he became Pope.

He is remembered for reinstating St. Wilfred, archbishop of York, who had been uncanonically deposed. But the most important contribution by this holy servant of God is the Sixth Ecumenical Council at Constantinople in 680. His papal legates presided over the Council, which led to the end of the Monothelite heresy (which denied the human nature of Christ's existence). The Council also reunited the Eastern Church in Constantinople with the Church in Rome. He also fought with Emperor Constantine IV to abolish the tax formerly paid upon the consecration of a new pope.

Throughout his Papacy, Agatho was known for his sweet countenance, profound humility, and charity. He is often referred to as "Thaumaturgus" (Wonderworker) because of his many attributed miracles. He died on 10 January 681 AD and is venerated by the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.

St. Agatho, you left your life of comforts to toil for the Lord; pray for us to dedicate our lives to the service of Christ.

St. Andrew Corsini's life is an inspiring story of personal transformation and steadfast commitment to his religious cal...
01/08/2026

St. Andrew Corsini's life is an inspiring story of personal transformation and steadfast commitment to his religious calling. Born into Florence's esteemed Corsini family in 1302, his early years were marked by extravagance and vice. However, a crucial moment of reflection at the Santa Maria del Carmine church sparked a profound change in him. He embraced a life of asceticism, joining the Carmelite Order and dedicating himself to strict self-discipline.

St. Andrew was ordained as a priest in 1328 and became known as the "Apostle of Florence" for his eloquent preaching. His dedication to his religious calling stayed strong, even when he became the Bishop of Fiesole in 1349, a role he initially hesitated to accept. As a bishop, he continued to lead a life of simplicity dedicated to helping the poor, earning a reputation as a compassionate peacemaker.

While celebrating the midnight Mass on Christmas Eve in the year 1373, the Blessed Virgin appeared to him and told him he would leave this world on the Feast of the Epiphany to meet God. It did come to pass, and he died on that day. Following his passing, people shared stories of miracles at his tomb. Pope Eugene IV acknowledged his holiness by beatifying him in 1440, and Pope Urban VIII officially declared him a saint in 1629.

O God, You continually provide Your Church with new examples of virtue;
may Your people follow in the footsteps of the blessed confessor bishop Andrew and obtain the same reward he now enjoys.

January 8 is a significant celebration in New Orleans — the Feast of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the city's beloved patro...
01/08/2026

January 8 is a significant celebration in New Orleans — the Feast of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the city's beloved patroness known for providing swift assistance. This devotion dates back to 1727, when the Ursuline nuns established the first convent and girls' school in the area. After a return to French control led the nuns to flee to Cuba due to anti-religious sentiments, they returned with protection promised by President Thomas Jefferson.

Sister St. Michel Gensoul, an Ursuline sister in France, initiated the devotion when she was denied permission to join her sisters in America. In desperation, she wrote to the pope, asking for Mary's prompt help and pledged to honor her in New Orleans under the title of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. The pope's prompt and gracious response, granting his permission, paved the way for the creation of a statue depicting Mary cradling the child Jesus, which Sister Gensoul brought to New Orleans in 1810, establishing a lasting symbol of hope.

Throughout New Orleans' history, many have sought her intercession during crises. Notably, during a devastating fire in 1812, the Ursulines prayed before the statue, resulting in the convent's miraculous survival. During the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, citizens prayed for her aid, and General Andrew Jackson credited their victory to her intercession.

In recognition of her impact, Blessed Pope Pius IX sanctioned her feast day in 1851, and Pope Leo XIII crowned her statue in 1894. Today, many continue to seek her protection, especially during hurricane season, with a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Prompt Succor standing as a testament to her enduring presence and the graces she bestows upon her devotees.

O God, Father of mercies, who placed Your people under the singular protection of Your Son's most holy Mother, grant that all who invoke Our Lady of Prompt Succor, may seek with ever more lively faith the progress of people in the ways of justice and peace.

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