February 11 -- Saint Victoria
Virgin and Martyr.

Holy Gospel: February 11
"What comes out of the man, that is what defiles him." (Mark 7: 14-23)

February 10 -- Saint Scholastica
Virgin

Holy Gospel: February 10
"This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." (Mark 7: 1-13)

True Worship
Challenge: Strive to put your talents at God’s service.

The Weapons We Fight With...
If we want to tear down the demonic strongholds that have been built in the lives of men and women today, we must use the proper weapons, which are prayer, fasting, the Word, and holy living.

February 9 -- Saint Miguel of Ecuador
"Nothing can bring greater happiness than doing God’s Will for the love of God."

Holy Gospel: February 9
"Many were healed." (Mark 6: 53-56)

Faith and Christ’s Healing Power
Challenge: Offer up short acts of faith throughout the day.

“Do Not Fail Him!”
Challenge: Transmit a Christian message to someone today.

Holy Gospel: February 8
"He cured many who were sick with various diseases." (Mark 1: 29-39)

February 8 -- Saint Josephine Bakhita
She was eager to serve.

Christianity and the Pagan Empire
As Christianity grew it invaded every part of the Roman Empire. Because of the Roman roads and the common Greek language of merchants, Christianity spread quickly.

Holy Gospel: February 7
"His heart was moved with pity." (Mark 6: 30-34)

February 7 -- Saint Giles Mary of Saint Joseph
The Consoler of Naples.

Resting in the Lord
Challenge: Find a concrete way to prepare yourself and your family for the celebration of Sunday Mass.

The Public Effects of Private Sin
Whether we want to accept this truth or not, sin, however private, affects the entire Church community and hinders that community in its spiritual growth, development, and progress.

Grace’s Last Stand and Ultimate Victory
Challenge: Be sincere in all you do.

February 6 -- Saint Paul Miki and Companions
Martyrs

Holy Gospel: February 6
"John had said to Herod, 'It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.'"(Mark 6:14-29)

Two by Two
Challenge: Help a friend or family member to encounter Christ.

February 5 -- Saint Agatha
Virgin and Martyr

Holy Gospel: February 5
"Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits." (Mark 6: 7-13)

New Projects on Catholic Music: 4 New CDs and a Songbook Review
New projects from Mark Forrest, Dan Schutte, Gerard Faucheux, Paul Hilts and OCP.

Miracle on the Hudson: Flight 1549
Author Vinny Flynn shares an extraordinary letter he received from a reader who happened to be a passenger on Flight 1549.

Part One of a Four Part Series: Franciscan Friends Music Mission Diary
Musician Wendy Grady shares her personal reflections of time spent in mission work

Greg Walton wins Songdoor International Songwriting Competition for best Alternative Song
Catholic songwriter wins for social justice song, "Tune of Ignorance"

The Holy Father's Week: February 09, 2009
A report on Benedict XVI's messages and activities

Made for God
Challenge: Be obedient to the Holy Spirit.

February 4 -- Saint Maria de Mattias
Virgin and Foundress of the Sisters Adorers of the Blood of Christ.