Author: Nicola Kanaan
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Daily Bible Reading
READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Ezekiel9:1-7; 10:18-22 The LORD cried loud for me to hear:Come, you scourges of the city!With that I saw six men coming from the directionof the upper gate which faces the north,each with a destroying weapon in his hand.In their midst was a man dressed in linen,with…
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Saint of the Day: Saint Clare of Assisi
Feast Day: August 11 Today the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Clare of Assisi, a faithful disciple of Christ and the foundress of the Poor Clares. Born in Assisi around 1193, Clare came from a noble family but felt called to give up a life of comfort and wealth in order to follow Jesus more completely. Inspired…
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Saint of the Day: St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
On August 10, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Lawrence, one of the seven deacons of Rome and one of the most honored martyrs of the early Church. St. Lawrence served the Church during the third century under Pope St. Sixtus II. As a deacon, he was entrusted with caring for the poor and distributing the…
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Saint of the Day: St. Sixtus II and His Companions, Martyrs
On August 7, the Catholic Church honors St. Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr, together with his faithful companions who gave their lives for Christ during the persecution of the Emperor Valerian in A.D. 258. St. Sixtus II became Pope during a difficult time when Christians faced imprisonment, torture, and death for practicing their faith. Despite the dangers,…
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The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Why August 6 Is One of the Most Important Feasts in the Catholic Church Every year on August 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, commemorating the moment when Jesus Christ revealed His divine glory to three of His apostles—Peter, James, and John—on a high mountain. The Transfiguration is one of…
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Saint of the Day: St. Oswald of Northumbria
St. Oswald of Northumbria was a courageous Christian king, warrior, and martyr who devoted his life to defending the faith and bringing the Gospel to his people. Born around A.D. 604, he was the son of King Æthelfrith of Northumbria. After his father’s death, Oswald lived in exile on the island of Iona, where he embraced…