Mass Readings For August 22, 2016

August 22, 2016 The Best Catholic

First Reading – 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the Church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and

Pope Saint Pius X

August 21, 2016 The Best Catholic

Born as Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, Pope Pius X was born in a large, poor family in Venice.  Despite their poverty, his parents worked hard to give him an excellent education which he coupled with hard work, walking six kilometers to school everyday.  After some years, he got ordained as a

Prayer Petitions For August 21, 2016

August 21, 2016 The Best Catholic

We encourage everyone to post your Daily Prayer Petitions in the Comments section below.  Together we pray as one Catholic Family for our intentions and the intentions of the Pope.  Let us also pray for the suffering souls in Purgatory. Christ the Lord is our head; we are his members.

Mass Readings For August 21, 2016

August 21, 2016 The Best Catholic

First Reading – Isaiah 66:18-21 Thus says the LORD: I know their works and their thoughts, and I come to gather nations of every language; they shall come and see my glory. I will set a sign among them; from them I will send fugitives to the nations: to Tarshish,

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

August 20, 2016 The Best Catholic

Born in a noble family in a castle in Burgundy, France, Saint Bernard was raised by his devout parents to be pious, well-educated and well-versed. He possessed natural wit and a charming personality that enabled him to be a positive influence.  Thus, it was no surprise that when he decided

Prayer Petitions For August 20, 2016

August 20, 2016 The Best Catholic

We encourage everyone to post your Daily Prayer Petitions in the Comments section below.  Together we pray as one Catholic Family for our intentions and the intentions of the Pope.  Let us also pray for the suffering souls in Purgatory. We give glory to the one God — Father, Son

Mass Readings For August 20, 2016

August 20, 2016 The Best Catholic

First Reading – Ezekiel 43:1-7AB The angel led me to the gate which faces the east, and there I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. I heard a sound like the roaring of many waters, and the earth shone with his glory. The vision

Is It Catholic to Give Alms?

August 19, 2016 Mary Kris I. Figueroa

In school growing up, a few of the teachers, over the years, said to us students that we must not give alms to the beggars in streets, because it would reinforce them to beg, when it’s an annoyance to people, and they could be hit by vehicles. They also added,

Saint John Eudes

August 19, 2016 The Best Catholic

Saint John Eudes was a priest and missionary born in 1601 in Normandy, France.  He had a special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Holy Heart of Mary, which inspired him to author the Mass and Divine Office propers for the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. 

Prayer Petitions For August 19, 2016

August 19, 2016 The Best Catholic

We encourage everyone to post your Daily Prayer Petitions in the Comments section below.  Together we pray as one Catholic Family for our intentions and the intentions of the Pope.  Let us also pray for the suffering souls in Purgatory. Let us pray to Christ, the source of hope for

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