Holy Gospel: February 27
"They will fast." (Matthews 9: 14-15)

February 26 -- St. Paula of St. Joseph of Calasanz
St. Joseph of Calasanz is the Founder of the Daughters of Mary (Sisters of the Pious Schools, or Escolapias)

Holy Gospel: February 26
"If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9: 22-25).

The Joy of Lent
Challenge: Make a Lenten program of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Uncle Eddy's E-mails -- St. Tarasius
Confessor and Patriarch of Constantinople

Holy Gospel: February 25
"When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you." (Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18)

New CDs from Tom Booth, Jackie Francois, Stephen DeCesare
Captured, Your Kingdom is Glorious, Songs for the Journey

From Critic to Collaborator
Why are the media helping to build a bridge to who knows where?

Three Beautiful Ancient Liturgical CD Projects from Jade Music
Anthology: Chants and polyphony from St. Michael's Abbey, Hildegard von Bingen, and sacred Georgian chants.

The Holy Father´s Week: February 23, 2009
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

Holy Gospel: February 24
If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all." (Mark 9: 30-37)

February 24 -- St. Praetexatus
Archibishop of Rouen and Martyr

The Journey Away from Self
Challenge: Listen to the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit before acting.

Help My Unbelief!
Challenge: Reject all worries.

February 23 -- St. Polycarp
Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr

Holy Gospel: February 23
"Everything is possible to one who has faith." (Mark 9: 14-29)

Administrators of God’s Love
Challenge: Be a witness of Christ today.

February 22 -- Chair of Peter
“And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18)

Holy Gospel: February 22
"When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, 'Child, your sins are forgiven.'" (Mark 2: 1-12)

Holy Gospel: February 21
"He was transfigured before them." (Mark 9: 2-13)

February 21 -- Blessed Noel Pinot
He offered his own body and blood as his final sacrifice

Climbing with Christ
Challenge: Fight any resistance to prayer and strive to put into practice the resolutions that come from prayer.

The Transforming Power of the Cross
Challenge: Examine well your attitudes towards difficulties and ensure that they reflect the spirit of a true disciple.

February 20 -- St. Eucherius
Bishop

Holy Gospel: February 20
"Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." (Mark 8: 34-9:1)

Holy Gospel: February 19
"You are the Christ." (Mark 8: 27-33)

February 19 -- Saint Barbatus of Benevento
Confessor and Bishop.

Can Christ Count on Me?
Challenge: Spend some time before our Lord in the Eucharist today.

Conversion, What Conversion?
In this year of St. Paul, you probably have more in common with this great saint than you even realize!

Alternative English Texts for Mass
And more on celebrating extra Masses.