Author: Nicola Kanaan
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Isaiah55:6-9 Seek the LORD while he may be found,call him while he is near.Let the scoundrel forsake his way,and the wicked his thoughts;let him turn to the LORD for mercy;to our God, who is generous in forgiving.For my thoughts are not your thoughts,nor are…
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What is Baptism?
Baptism is the sacrament that gives our souls the new life of sanctifying grace by which we become Christians children of God, and heirs of heaven. The sacrament of Baptism was instituted by Christ at his own Baptism, and commanded at His Ascension. Why is Baptism necessary for the salvation of all men? Baptism is…
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Saint of the Day: St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr
Today, September 19, the Catholic Church honors St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr, a faithful shepherd of Christ who gave his life for the Gospel during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. St. Januarius served as Bishop of Benevento. During the persecution, he courageously visited Christians who had been imprisoned for their faith. He…
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49 Brothers and sisters:Someone may say, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come back?”You fool!What you sow is not brought to life unless it dies.And what you sow is not the body that…
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Saint of the Day: St. Joseph of Cupertino, Priest
Feast Day: September 18 Today, September 18, the Catholic Church honors St. Joseph of Cupertino, a humble Franciscan priest whose life was marked by extraordinary prayer, deep humility, and an intense love for Jesus Christ. St. Joseph was born on June 17, 1603, in Cupertino, Italy, into a very poor family. His father died before his…
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Verse of the Day: Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.