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Family Blessing of the Children: Prayer of the Day for Monday, March 18, 2024

Any parents can bless their children daily or on special occasions. They may use these words or similar ones. May God bless you + (Name), And keep you in love. The child answers: Amen.

Daily Readings for Monday, March 18, 2024

Reading 1: Daniel 13:1-9, Reading 1: Daniel 13:33-62, Reading 1: Daniel 13:15-17, Reading 1: Daniel 13:19-30, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23:1-6, Gospel: John 8:1-11

When Did We See You Hungry? Lent and the Love of Preference for the Poor

The option or love of preference for the poor. This is an option or a special form of primacy in the exercise of Christian charity to which the whole tradition of the church bears witness. It affects the life of each Christian inasmuch as he or she seeks to imitate the life of Christ, but it applies equally to our social responsibilities and hence to our manner of living, and to the logical decisions to be made concerning the ownership and use of goods.-Blessed John Paul II

Here are more interesting facts about St. Patrick's Day few people know

Here are some more little-known facts about St. Patrick's Day.

Prayer about St. Patrick: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, March 17, 2024

God our Father, you sent Saint Patrick to preach your glory to the people of Ireland. By the help of his prayers, may all Christians proclaim your love to all men. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Daily Readings for Sunday, March 17, 2024

Reading 1: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:12-15, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:3-4, Gospel: John 12:20-33, Reading 2: Hebrews 5:7-9

6 FUN FACTS about St. Patrick and St. Patrick's Day that may surprise you!

St. Patrick's Day is nearly here, the time has come to join and celebrate the Catholic saint.

St. Patrick Calls ALL Christians to be the Missionaries of this Age

I am a Catholic Christian who grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, with an Irish lineage. I have always loved St. Patrick's Day. The celebrations and the revelry seemed to provide a break from the intensity of our age and an opportunity to celebrate.

Blood of Christ, Inebriate Me!: Prayer of the Day for Saturday, March 16, 2024

Blood of Christ, inebriate me! Inebriate me with Your Love, that I may be absorbed in Your interests and Your Will. Absorbed so as to be unmindful of my ills and petty cares. Unmindful of weariness and pain, heartache, and disappointment. Heedless of the lash of cruel words, and patient under wrongs. Amen.

Daily Readings for Saturday, March 16, 2024

Reading 1: Jeremiah 11:18-20, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 7:2-3, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 7:9-12, Gospel: John 7:40-53