Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 Jeroboam left Jerusalem,and the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the road.The two were alone in the area,and the prophet was wearing a new cloak.Ahijah took off his…
Pope invites Catholics to ‘disarm’ language and build kindness, respect for Lent
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican released Pope Leo XIV’s message for Lent, which begins Feb. 18 on Ash Wednesday. Titled, “Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion,” the papal message asked Catholics…
Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1 1 Kings 11:4-13 When Solomon was old his wives had turned his heart to strange gods,and his heart was not entirely with the LORD, his God,as the heart of his father David had…
Pope supports solidarity with immigrants in US, Catholics must stand together, archbishop says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — All Catholics are called to stand together by reaching out to their brothers and sisters in the faith of all ethnicities, especially those of Hispanic heritage, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of…
Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1 1 Kings 10:1-10 The queen of Sheba, having heard of Solomon’s fame,came to test him with subtle questions.She arrived in Jerusalem with a very numerous retinue,and with camels bearing spices,a large amount of…