Commemoration of Perpetua and Her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage, 202 Psalm124-127 Daniel 6:10-16 Hebrews10:32-39 Matthew 24:9-14 Saints come in all kinds. Recognized saints, by churchly
Whatever day we choose to honor these two brothers, we can also celebrate all those who, like them, took spoken languages and created a way to preserve and develop those languages and the cultures that use them. It is a gift not just to one group of people but to the whole world, helping to preserve some of the great diversity that exists among humankind all over the globe.
January 31 was Thomas Merton’s 100th birthday, a Catholic convert who became a Trappist Monk, a writer and even a peace activist. Why does Merton still matter?
For millions of people around the world, two letters of the alphabet represent a conversion, a total change, and a life-saving choice. Those two letters are AA for Alcoholics Anonymous, and the man considered the chief founder was a man named Bill Wilson, known as Bill W in the rooms of AA.
Florence Li Tim-Oi was, in her quiet way, a symbol of doing what God called her to do, not with rousing speeches or great public appearances, but rather a quiet light shining through darkness and tradition.
Reading from the Commemoration of Cecelia Then the three with one voice praised and glorified and blessed God in the furnace: ‘Blessed are you, O
Reading from the Commemoration of James Theodore Holly (alt. date)
Commemoration of Education for Ministry, EfM, can be one source), meetings, retreats, background checks, examinations and, most visibly, work within the church as directed by
Today is the feast day of St. Francis. No doubt we all can name several parishes nearby which are conducting services for the blessing of
Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world; for