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Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot
The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot (251-356) from the 3rd century. St. Anthony, the Father of the monastics, retired to the desert at about the age of eighteen in order to live in perfect solitude. Many heard about his ascetic life and came to join him in his hermitage, He laid the…
Ordinary Time: January 17th
Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot
The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot (251-356) from the 3rd century. St. Anthony, the Father of the monastics, retired to the desert at about the age of eighteen in order to live in perfect solitude. Many... More
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Ordinary Time: January 16th
Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
Today is Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. The Roman Martyrology commemorates Pope St. Marcellus I (d. 309), who was elected Pope in 308, just at the time when the Emperor Diocletian had spent somewhat... More
Ordinary Time: January 15th
Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
Today is Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Maurus (512-584), one of the first disciples of St. Benedict. In this son of a patrician Roman family, entrusted by... More
Ordinary Time: January 14th
Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
Today is Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Felix of Nola (d. 255), priest. After his father‘s death, Felix sold off most of his property and possessions, gave the... More
Ordinary Time: January 13th
Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor
Today the Church returns to Ordinary Time, the Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. The Church also celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Hilary of Poitiers (310-367). Hilary was one of the great champions of the... More
Christmas: January 12th
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. This feast brings to an end the season of Christmas. Ordinary Time lasts from the day after this feast to the Tuesday before Lent. The Church recalls Our... More
Sunday: a day of rest.
Christmas: January 11th
Saturday of Christmas Time after Epiphany
Today is Saturday of Christmas Time after Epiphany. We come to the end of the Christmas season. With the Church we continue our post-Epiphany thoughts. Tomorrow's Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is the last day of the Christmas... More
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Christmas: January 10th
Friday of Christmas Time after Epiphany
Today is Friday of Christmas Time after Epiphany. The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Paul the Hermit (230-342). The West learned of the life of St. Paul from St. Jerome (+ 420); the book, which he devoted to... More
Christmas: January 9th
Thursday of Christmas Time after Epiphany
Today is Thursday of Christmas Time after Epiphany. We continue our celebration of the Christmas season, with the Church focusing on the aspects of Epiphany. The Roman Martyrology commemorates Blessed... More
Christmas: January 8th
Wednesday of Christmas Time after Epiphany
Today is Wednesday of Christmas Time after Epiphany. We continue celebrating the Christmas season, focusing on the Epiphany. Also today the Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Laurence Justinian... More
Christmas: January 7th
Tuesday of Christmas Time after Epiphany; Opt Mem of St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest
Today is Tuesday of Christmas Time after Epiphany and the Optional Memorial of St. Raymond of... More
