Novena Prayer

Saints Perpetua and Felicity are among the most beloved martyrs of the early Church. They lived in Carthage in North Africa during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Septimius Severus in the year 203. Perpetua was a young noblewoman and a new mother, while Felicity was her servant who was expecting a child. Both women had recently embraced … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saints Perpetua and Felicity

Today’s Readings (from USCCB) First Reading: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20God is asked to shepherd His people and show marvelous deeds. The prophet marvels: “Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression…?” He delights in mercy, casts sins into the depths of the sea, and remains faithful to His promises to … Read moreDay 16: 40 Days of Lent 2026

Saint Colette of Corbie was a great reformer of the Franciscan order and a woman of deep prayer and sacrifice. She was born in 1381 in Corbie, France, to elderly parents who had long prayed for a child through the intercession of St. Nicholas. After the death of her parents, Colette desired to dedicate her life … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Colette of Corbie (1381–1447)

Prayer My dearest Jesus,Here I am on this fifteenth day of Lent, kneeling before Your wounded heart. Today’s readings pierce me: Joseph betrayed, Your parable’s Son murdered—yet You still love us madly. Forgive me for the times I’ve let jealousy poison my soul, for the moments I’ve rejected You in others, or ignored Your voice … Read moreDay 15: 40 Days of Lent 2026

Saint John Joseph of the Cross was a humble Franciscan priest known for his deep prayer, simplicity, and love for the Cross of Christ. He was born in 1654 on the island of Ischia in Italy and was given the name Carlo Gaetano Calosirto. At a young age he felt called to religious life and … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint John Joseph of the Cross

Scripture Readings (from the daily Mass for March 14, 2026) First Reading: Hosea 6:1-6“Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn, that he may heal us; he has stricken, and he will bind us up… For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.” Responsorial … Read moreDay 14: 40 Days of Lent 2026

Saint Casimir was a young prince of Poland and Lithuania who chose holiness over power, pleasure, and ambition. Born in 1458 into a royal family, he was raised for leadership but formed his heart for God. Even while surrounded by wealth and influence, Casimir lived a life of prayer, purity, and compassion for the poor. … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Casimir

PrayerJesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like Yours today.You who emptied Yourself completely on the Cross, teach me to empty my ego, my need for approval, my secret ambitions. When I feel overlooked or wronged—like Jeremiah surrounded by plots—remind me that You see, You know, and You redeem every injustice. Into Your hands … Read moreDay 13: 40 Days of Lent 2026

Saint Katharine Drexel was an American heiress who chose a life of radical generosity and service to the poor. Born in 1858 into a wealthy family in Philadelphia, she was raised to understand that her riches were a gift meant to be shared for the glory of God and the good of others. Moved deeply … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Katharine Drexel

Matthew 23:11-12  “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Joel 2:12-13 – “Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning! Rend your hearts, not your garments…”) Short Reflection On this day of … Read moreDay 12: 40 Days of Lent 2026