Novena Prayer

Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – February 2, 2026 | USCCB Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Lectionary: 524 Reading I Malachi 3:1-4     Thus says the Lord GOD:Lo, I am sending my messenger    to prepare the way before me;And suddenly there will come to the temple    the LORD whom you seek,And the … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Almighty ever-living God,we humbly implore your majestythat, just as your Only Begotten Sonwas presented on this day in the Templein the substance of our flesh,so, by your grace, we may be presented to youwith minds made pure.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,God, … Read moreCatholic Prayer for February 2, 2026

Saint Joan de Lestonnac (1556–1640) was a French Catholic saint and the founder of the Company of Mary Our Lady, devoted to the Christian education of girls. After enduring many personal trials, including widowhood and opposition from her family, she courageously followed God’s call to religious life. Through prayer, perseverance, and trust in God, she helped renew … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Joan de Lestonnac

The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) On February 2, the Church celebrates the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas. This feast commemorates the day when the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph brought the Infant Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem, in obedience to the Law of Moses. In the Temple, they encountered Simeon and Anna, … Read moreHappy Feast Day of The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)

This prayer captures the essence of the day’s readings: seeking justice and humility (from Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13), boasting only in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:26-31), and living the blessed life of the Beatitudes — poor in spirit, meek, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers. Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Heavenly Father,on this Fourth … Read moreCatholic Prayer for February 1, 2026

Saint Brigid of Kildare (c. 451–525) is one of Ireland’s most beloved saints and a patroness of the country, alongside Saints Patrick and Columba. From a young age, Brigid was known for her deep faith, generosity, and compassion for the poor. She founded several monasteries, including the famous monastery at Kildare, which became a center of prayer, … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Brigid of Kildare, Abbess

Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – February 1, 2026 | USCCB Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 70 Reading 1  Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth,who have observed his law;seek justice, seek humility;perhaps you may be shelteredon the day of the LORD’s anger. But I will leave as … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – January 31, 2026 | USCCB Memorial of Saint John Bosco, Priest Lectionary: 322 Reading I 2 Samuel 12:1-7a, 10-17 The LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he came to him,Nathan said: “Judge this case for me!In a certain town there were two men, one rich, the other … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Congratulations on reaching Day 21 of your Daniel Fast—the final day!  You’ve persevered through three weeks of seeking God more deeply, denying the flesh, and drawing closer to Him through prayer, Scripture, and discipline. This is a significant milestone, modeled after Daniel’s own 21-day fast in Daniel 10, where breakthrough came even though it wasn’t immediate. God has … Read moreDay 21: Daniel Fast 2026 Devotional

Opening Prayer from the Mass for his memorial is a key liturgical prayer for the day: O God, who raised up the Priest Saint John Boscoas a father and teacher of the young,grant, we pray,that, aflame with the same fire of love,we may seek out souls and serve you alone.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your … Read moreCatholic Prayer for January 31, 2026