Novena Begins: January 8 Feast Day: January 17 Patron of Pontmain, France, hope On January 17, 1871, Our Lady of Hope appeared in the French village of Pontmain. There she revealed herself as the ‘Madonna of the Crucifix’ and gave the world her message of ‘Hope through Prayer and the Cross. ‘ The basilica built at Pontmain by the Oblates fo Mary Immaculate is one … Continue reading Our Lady of Hope Novena
“I know now that true charity consists in bearing all of our neighbors defects not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.” Continue reading Quote of the Day: St. Therese of Lisieux
O Lord Jesus Christ, before ascending into heaven you did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish your work in the souls of your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, the work of your grace and your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things … Continue reading Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – January 8, 2022 | USCCB Saturday after Epiphany Lectionary: 217 Reading I 1 Jn 5:14-21 Beloved:We have this confidence in himthat if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask,we know that what we have asked him for is ours. If anyone sees his … Continue reading Daily Bible Reading – January 8, 2022
For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;he is to be feared above all gods.5 For all the gods of the nations are idols,but the Lord made the heavens.6 Splendor and majesty are before him;strength and glory are in his sanctuary. Continue reading Psalm of the Day: Psalm 96:4-6
