Wednesday of the 30th week in normal time
Roman martyrology includes today’s commemorations: Centurion Marcellus (d. 298) was a Roman centurion in Tangier (modern-day Morocco). During the Emperor’s birthday celebrations, Marcellus…More
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Tuesday of the 30th week of Ordinary Time
Roman Martyrology (2004) today commemorates Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem (99-215), who was appointed Bishop of Jerusalem around 180 AD. Although he was already an old man, God proved his merits by many miracles.
Feast of the Saints Simon and Judas, the Apostles
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Saints Simon and Judas the Apostle. Their names appear together in the liturgy of the Mass and are celebrated on the same day. They both…More
30th Sunday in normal time
And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd, Bartimaeus the son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. And when he heard it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began…More
Saturday of the 29th week of normal times
The Roman Martyrs commemorate St. Fulk of Piacenza (1164-1229), an Italian bishop and a man of peace, full of zeal and passion.
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Friday of the 29th week of normal times
Today in Wales we celebrate the Six Martyrs of Wales and their compatriots. The Welsh martyrs are the priests Philip Evans and John Lloyd, John Jones, David Lewis, John Roberts, the teacher Richard Gwynne and 34 British nationals.
Thursday of the 29th week in normal time. Optional monument to Bishop St. Anthony Claret
Today, the Church celebrates the optional memorial of Bishop St. Anthony Claret (1807-1870), founder of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Anthony Mary Claret died in the Cistercian Abbey of Fontfreude.
Wednesday of the 29th week in normal time. Optional monument to the Bishop of St. John of Capistrano
Today it is an optional monument to St. John of Capistrano (1386-1456). John was from Capistrano, Italy. He became a Franciscan and was one of the great organizers of the struggle against Muslims in the 15th century.
Tuesday of the 29th week in normal time. Pope St. John Paul II Monument (optional)
Today is the optional commemoration of St. John Paul II (1920-2005). Karol Josef Wojtyla was born in Wadowice, Poland in 1920. After being ordained to the priesthood and studying theology in Rome, he returned to his homeland and… more
Monday of the 29th week of normal times
Today, Roman Martyrology commemorates: Ursula, Virgin and Martyr, and Companions (d. 238). In the Middle Ages, her legend developed into various versions. But all that can be said with certainty about these martyrs…More
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Then James and John, the sons of Zebdedee, came to him and said, “Teacher, we want you to do whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What do you want me to do?” And they said to him, “What do you want us to do?”
