January 2022
Saint Sebastian
In art, Saint Sebastian is often depicted as standing near or strapped to a pole riddled with arrows. Indeed, he was executed by archers, but didn’t actually die. Later he was beaten to death with clubs. Little else is known about this third century martyr.
Sharing the Word for January 20, 2022
Jesus wanted to be sure that those who came to him were seeking him for the right reason. He wanted to be known for what he really was, not for what others wanted him to be.
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Quotes from St. Francis of Assisi
As St. Thomas More is “a man for all seasons,” St. Francis of Assisi is a man for all ages.
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Forces of Liberation
Archbishop Oscar Romero was known for his striking homilies that were broadcasted on the radio in El Salvador. He often highlighted the plight of the poor and the marginalized.
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Faith and Family for January 23: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Gospel, the apostle Luke says that he will write down the events of Jesus' life. He then proceeds to tell the story of Jesus' visit to the synagogue where he read aloud the words of the prophet ...
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Saint Fabian
Be careful of birds landing on your head. That happened to Saint Fabian, and it was taken as a sign that he should be elected pope. So he was. And he served for 14 years until he was martyred in ...
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Court blocks vaccine mandate for businesses, allows it for health workers