Taking Stock: Lenten and Spiritual Reading Guide
It is a time for fasting, but that should only help free our minds and hearts for prayer.

2009 Catholic Identity College Guide
See how Catholic universities answer 10 questions about their Catholic identity.

Obama Receives Red Envelopes
A grassroots initiative to express moral outrage over President Obama’s administration’s promotion of abortion is garnering much Internet attention.

February 18 -- Sts. Leo and Paregorius
Martyrs

February 17 -- Seven Founders of the Order of Servites
Servants of Mary

Jesus, His Way
Challenge: Make an act of charity, praying, “Jesus, I do this only because I want to prove my love for you.”

Holy Gospel: February 18
"Do you see anything?" (Mark 8: 22-26)

Holy Gospel: February 17
"Watch out, guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod." (Mark 8: 14-21)

The Holy Father´s Week: February 16, 2009
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities

Loving Christ for Who He Is
Challenge: Spend some time today acknowledging and thanking Jesus for the blessings in your life.

February 16 -- Saints Elias, Jeremy and Companions
Martyrs

Holy Gospel: February 16
"The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with Jesus, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him." (Mark 8: 11-13)

I Do Will It!
Challenge: Imitate God’s merciful love in your own life with everyone you know.

February 15 -- Saint Claude de La Colombière
He chose God.

Holy Gospel: February 15
"If you wish, you can make me clean." (Mark 1: 40-45)

Something to Sing About
Review of Mary, Queen of Peace Meditation Guide and Sung Rosary by Susan Bailey

Holy Gospel: February 14
"My heart is moved with pity." (Mark 8: 1-10)

Holy Gospel: February 13
"He has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak." (Mark 7:31-37)

February 14 -- Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius
Co-patrons of Europe.

February 13 -- Saint Polyeuctus
Martyr

Goodness in Abundance
Challenge: Be magnanimous in charity towards others today.

Immutable
Challenge: Today, share an aspect of your faith with a friend or family member.

The Difficulties of Generational Dialog
Generational dialog is so necessary but not always easy.

Are We Hypocrites or Servants?
Hypocrisy is a bacillus which is always ready to infect our religious life.

Part 2 of a 4 part series: Franciscan Friends Music Mission Diary
Wendy Grady continues to share her experiences on a recent mission with fellow musicians.

Two new CD Projects by Sue Peters and Cyprian Consilgio (OCP)
"Beautiful Brokenness" by Sue Peters; "Awake at Last" by Cyprian Consilgio, released by OCP

Humility and Faith: Foundation and Cathedral
Challenge: Live out the deeper virtue of faith.

February 12 -- Saint Ethelwald
Bishop

Holy Gospel: February 12
"Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children's scraps." (Mark 7: 24-30)

The Kingdom Within
Challenge: Foster goodness in your thoughts and desires.