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Fox NationSt. Patrick as depicted in Martin Scorsese’s “The Saints.” One saint who will be featured in the second season who Leshem believes is a relatable figure for many today is St. Carlo Acutis — the first millennial saint who was canonized on Sept. 7. Read More
Jamie Kelter DavisPolice vehicles surround the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Oct. 31, 2025, in Broadview, Illinois. The complaint alleged that ICE’s refusal to allow clergy to pray with detainees or offer Communion violates the First Amendment. Read More
Kathleen Murphy/CNASister of Mercy JoAnn Persch, a longtime immigrant rights advocate, died on Nov. 14, 2025, at age 91. Sister Persch and Sister Pat Murphy were founding members of the Su Casa Catholic Worker House in Chicago. Read More
Reading I 1 Maccabees 2:15-29 The officers of the king in charge of enforcing the apostasy came to the city of Modein to organize the sacrifices. Many of Israel joined them, but Mattathias and his sons gathered in a group apart. Then the officers of the king addressed Mattathias: “You are a leader, an honorable … Read moreThursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
What do we mean when we say God is Almighty? When we say God is Almighty, we mean that He can do all things that are possible, and nothing is difficult or impossible for Him. His power is unlimited, and everything that exists depends on His will. God created the world out of nothing, sustains it at every … Read moreOne Minute Catechism: What do we mean when we say God is Almighty?
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 34:18 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.
You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. The post Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 9:11 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.
From L to R: Robert Louis Stevenson in 1893, by Henry Walter Barnett; Princess Diana in 1997, by John Mathew Smith; St. Damien of Molokai in 1889, by William Brigham; St. Teresa of Calcutta in 1995, by John Mathew Smith. COMMENTARY: Robert Louis Stevenson and Princess Diana each found themselves transformed by encounters, direct or … Read moreHow Two Future Saints Inspired a Writer — and a Princess
Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – November 20, 2025 | USCCB Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 500 Reading I 1 Maccabees 2:15-29 The officers of the king in charge of enforcing the apostasycame to the city of Modein to organize the sacrifices.Many of Israel joined them,but Mattathias and his sons … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Patronage: Kings, protection against plague, and the East Anglian region. Saint Edmund the Martyr (841–869) was the king of East Anglia and is remembered as one of England’s most beloved early saints. Known for his deep faith, humility, and sense of justice, Edmund ruled with a strong desire to follow Christ and protect his people. During a … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Edmund the Martyr