Episodes

  • Baptism of the Lord—Feast

    Baptism of the Lord—Feast
    Jan 12 2025
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    Baptism of the Lord—Feast

    Sunday after Epiphany
    Or, if Epiphany is celebrated on January 7 or 8, the following Monday
    Liturgical Color: White/Gold

    Quote:
    It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” ~Mark 1:9–11

    Prayer:
    Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You came to me in my baptism and united me in my fallenness with You in Your divinity. I pray that I will continuously be aware of all that divides us and will never grow weary of repenting of my sin. I do repent once again, dear Lord. I beg for Your mercy and forgiveness and open myself more fully to You, Your Father, and the Holy Spirit. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I trust in You.

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    6 mins
  • January 7—Saint Raymond of Peñafort, Priest—Optional Memorial (Canada on January 8)

    January 7—Saint Raymond of Peñafort, Priest—Optional Memorial (Canada on January 8)
    Jan 6 2025
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    January 7—Saint Raymond of Peñafort, Priest—Optional Memorial

    1175–1275
    Patron Saint of attorneys, canonists, and medical record librarians
    Canonized by Pope Clement VIII on April 29, 1601
    Liturgical Color: White

    Quote:
    Look then on Jesus, the Author and Preserver of faith: in complete sinlessness He suffered, and at the hands of those who were His own, and was numbered among the wicked. As you drink the cup of the Lord Jesus (how glorious it is!) give thanks to the Lord, the giver of all blessings. ~From a letter by Saint Raymond

    Prayer:
    Saint Raymond, your numerous gifts were noticed by many, but above all you sought not recognition but humility and the salvation of souls. Please pray for me, that I may always place my gifts at the service of God and obey His holy commands with perfection and love. Saint Raymond of Peñafort, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    8 mins
  • January 6: Saint André Bessette, Religious—USA Optional Memorial (Canada on January 7)

    January 6: Saint André Bessette, Religious—USA Optional Memorial (Canada on January 7)
    Jan 5 2025
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    January 6: Saint André Bessette, Religious—USA Optional Memorial

    1845–1937
    Patron saint of family caregivers in Canada
    Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 17, 2010
    Liturgical Color: White

    Quote:
    God is good! How beautiful and powerful he is! He must be beautiful, because the human soul, which is a reflection of God’s beauty, is so beautiful! ~Spoken on his deathbed

    Prayer:
    Saint André, you were not given any monumental tasks in this world, but you were given great responsibility. You were responsible for loving those who came to you, listening to those who needed to be heard, and praying for those who needed your prayers. Please pray for me, that I may learn from your humble service and live my daily duty in deep love and fidelity to the will of God. Saint André, pray for me. Saint Joseph, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    9 mins
  • Epiphany of the Lord—Solemnity

    Epiphany of the Lord—Solemnity
    Jan 4 2025
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    Epiphany of the Lord—Solemnity

    January 6, or on the first Sunday after January 1 in countries where this feast is not a Holy Day of Obligation
    Liturgical Color: White/Gold

    Quote:
    They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. ~Matthew 2:10-11

    Prayer:
    Most glorious Christ Child, the Father in Heaven honored Your birth by placing a star over the place where you lay. Through that new star, Your divine presence was made manifest to the world in the Magi who responded with faith and worship. Please manifest Yourself to me within my own soul where You wish to be born, and give me the love and zeal I need to follow the example of the Magi, offering You my own gifts in adoration and trust. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    6 mins
  • January 5: Saint John Neumann, Bishop—USA Memorial

    January 5: Saint John Neumann, Bishop—USA Memorial
    Jan 4 2025
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    January 5—Saint John Neumann, Bishop—Memorial: USA

    1811–1860
    Patron saint of sick children and of immigrants
    Canonized by Pope Saint Paul VI on June 19, 1977
    Liturgical Color: White

    Quote:
    My heart is pierced with sorrow when I hear of the loss of one of my sheep. Lord Jesus, have mercy. Permit not that any one of those whom you have entrusted to me should be lost. O my Jesus, I will pray, fast, suffer, and, with the help of your grace, sacrifice life itself. ~Neumann’s Diary

    Prayer:
    Saint John Neumann, you loved God from the depths of your soul and desired to serve Him and His people through tireless charity, preaching, leadership, and compassion. You brought the Gospel on foot to people far and wide, had a deep love for the poor and troubled, and worked as an effective administrator, building up the life of the Church. Please pray for me, that I may be inspired by your zeal and commit myself to the fulfillment of God’s will for my life. Saint John Neumann, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    7 mins
  • January 4—Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious—Memorial: USA

    January 4—Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious—Memorial: USA
    Jan 4 2025
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    January 4—Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious—Memorial: USA

    1774–1821
    Patron Saint of Catholic schools, widows, loss of parents and children, and people ridiculed for their piety
    Invoked against in-law problems and those who oppose the Church
    Canonized by Pope Paul VI on September 14, 1975
    Liturgical Color: White

    Quote:
    I often asked [William] when he could not speak, ‘You feel my love that you are going to your Redeemer’ and he motioned yes with a look up of Peace at a quarter past 7 on Tuesday morning 27th December—his Soul was released—and mine from a struggle next to death. ~Journal of Saint Elizabeth

    Prayer:
    Saint Elizabeth, God permitted you to endure many trials in life, but through them all you persevered and deepened your trust in Him. Please pray for me when I encounter difficulties. May I have the faith that you had and discover the riches that you discovered. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    8 mins
  • January 3—The Most Holy Name of Jesus, Optional Memorial

    January 3—The Most Holy Name of Jesus, Optional Memorial
    Jan 2 2025
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    January 3—The Most Holy Name of Jesus, Optional Memorial

    Liturgical Color: White

    Prayer:
    Jesus, Name full of glory, grace, love, and strength! You are the refuge of those who repent, our banner of warfare in this life, the medicine of souls, the comfort of those who mourn, the delight of those who believe, the light of those who preach the true faith, the wages of those who toil, the healing of the sick. To You our devotion aspires; by You our prayers are received; we delight in contemplating You. O Name of Jesus, You are the glory of all the saints for eternity. Amen.

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    6 mins
  • January 2—Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors—Memorial

    January 2—Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors—Memorial
    Jan 1 2025
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    January 2—Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors—Memorial

    St. Basil: 329–379
    Patron Saint of monks, hospital administrators, reformers, and Russia
    St. Gregory: c. 329–389
    Patron Saint of harvests and poets
    Pre-Congregation canonizations
    Liturgical Color: White

    Quote:
    Much time had I spent in vanity, and had wasted nearly all my youth in the vain labor which I underwent in acquiring the wisdom made foolish by God. Then once upon a time, like a man roused from deep sleep, I turned my eyes to the marvelous light of the truth of the Gospel, and I perceived the uselessness of the “wisdom of the princes of this world, that come to naught” (1 Cor. 2:6) I wept many tears over my miserable life and I prayed that guidance might be vouchsafed me to admit me to the doctrines of true religion. ~Letter of Saint Basil #223

    Prayer:
    Saints Gregory and Basil, you were called by God to be a light in the midst of darkness during a time of great turmoil within the Church. Please pray for me, that I will never live enveloped in the darkness of this world but will always carry the light of Christ to scatter falsehood and sin, so that God may be glorified and souls may be saved. Saints Basil and Gregory, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    7 mins