Day: September 14, 2025

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. The post Verse of the Day: Ephesians 3:20-21 appeared first … Read moreVerse of the Day: Ephesians 3:20-21

Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – September 14, 2025 | USCCB Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Lectionary: 638 Reading 1  Numbers 21:4b-9 With their patience worn out by the journey,the people complained against God and Moses,“Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in this desert,where there is no … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Saint Notburga of Eben (c. 1265–1313) Saint Notburga was a humble servant from Tyrol, Austria, known for her deep devotion to God and her charity toward the poor. She worked as a cook for a wealthy family but always saved food to give to those in need, often in secret. She is especially remembered for her … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Notburga of Eben (c. 1265–1313)

Celebration in the Holy Land — The Galilee In the Holy Land, the feast holds a deep and unique significance. Every year on the eve of the feast (September 13), thousands of Catholics from across the region gather in the Galilee to honor the Holy Cross. Pilgrims come from different villages, towns, and parishes, uniting in prayer, hymns, and … Read moreFeast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

In the Galilee, where the roots of Christ’s public ministry began, Christians keep this vigil with processions, hymns, and veneration of the Cross, lifting it high as a sign of hope and triumph. The evening before often has a sense of anticipation, preparing hearts for the solemn feast with prayer, fasting, and reflection on Christ’s sacrifice. The … Read moreHappy Feast Day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross