Faith

Memorial of Saint Anthony, abbot Readings: 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22A Psalms 89:16-17, 18-19 Mark 2:1-12 Memorial of Saint Anthony Readings: Ephesians 6:10-13, 18 Psalms 16:1-2A, 5, 7-8, 11 Matthew 19:16-26

Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time Readings: 1 Samuel 4:1-11 Psalms 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 Mark 1:40-45

Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20 Psalms 40:2, 5, 7-8A, 8B-9, 10 Mark 1:29-39

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second part of a nine-part series in which Fr. Dwight Longenecker examines the conflicts of the 16th century through its main players. Each article connects with contemporary Church life, showing the origin of the…

Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time Readings: 1 Samuel 1:9-20 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8ABCD Mark 1:21-28

Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time Readings: 1 Samuel 1:1-8 Psalms 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19 Mark 1:14-20 Optional Memorial of Saint Hilary Readings: 1 John 2:18-25 Psalms 110:1, 2, 3, 4 Matthew 5:13-19

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 9-10 Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17

Saturday after Epiphany Readings: 1 John 5:14-21 Psalms 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6A, 9B John 3:22-30

My daughter was baptized 10 years ago on this very feast. Wearing a flowing white baptismal gown that goes back several generations in my wife’s family, she was quite the fussy baby, and she cried during the entire rite. Except,…

Friday after Epiphany Readings: 1 John 5:5-13 Psalms 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Luke 5:12-16