St Raymond of Peñafort (c.1175) near Barcelona educated at the University,became a Dominican. he organised, codified and edited canon law, which, elected to be General of the Dominicans and gave the order an excellent set of regulations. gives guidance as to how the sacrament of

I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove and resting upon him.* I saw it myself, and I have borne witness: this is God’s Chosen One. ℣. He who sent me to baptize with water has said to me, The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and rest is the one who is to

St André Bessette (1845) in Québec and joined the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1872: with the words “I am sending you a saint”.He had great confidence in Saint Joseph and recommended prayer to him to all who were sick. died on 6 January 1937, a million people filed past his

St John Neumann (1811) born in Bohemia and studied for the priesthood. His bishop would not allow him to be ordained because the diocese had too many priests eventually he went to the United States and was ordained in New York in 1836. He was consecrated Bishop of Philadelphia

As we continue our understanding of the journey of the St. Augustine cohort in regard to knowing/loving and serving God, we pray for their meaningful dialogue of the scriptures and the wonders and discernment of Jesus Christ in our ordinary lives. We thank the team who is

Gal 3:27-28 Baptized into union with Christ, we have taken upon ourselves the qualities of Christ himself:* we are all one in union with Christ Jesus our Lord. There is no difference between Jews and Gentiles, between slaves and free men, between men and women:* we are all one in

St Geneviève (c.420)France near Paris. As a child she heard the preaching of St Germanus of Auxe. She was blessed by Germanus and encouraged in her resolve to live a religious life. received the religious veil. On the death of her parents where she devoted herself to works of

In this new year, a renewal of Christian faith is profoundly needed, and it is up to all of us to help bring it about. All the prayers said during last year's Jubilee of Hope might come to fruition in 2026, but only if we all learn to pray with our eyes open, take seriously the

O Lord Jesus Christ, open the eyes of my heart that I may hear your Word,and understand and do your will Hide not your commandments from me, but open my eyes, that I may perceive the wonders of yourLaw.Speak unto me the hidden and secret things of your wisdom.

St Basil the Great (330)at Caesarea in Cappadocia, of a Christian family. he started by becoming a hermit but was made bishop of Caesarea in 370. the monastic rule that bears his name and which many monks in the East follow to this day. He was also generous to the poor.

St Gregory Nazianzen (330) near Nazianzus. He travelled widely in search of knowledge. He followed his friend Basil into the wilderness, but he too was ordained and later made a bishop. He is known as “Gregory the Theologian” in honour of his learning and eloquence.

In this evening as we EXAMEN: We think of the promises of the New Year and our desire to know/love/serve God and others more intently. We are thankful for the many blessings of 2025. Remember the ten or more people you meet each day that are in compliance with God's wishes and

Good morning God, Happy New Year. Father, Son and Holy Spirit: "I just want to say, I love you..." now and forever.

For a prayerful book on Mary read: Mary:Her Journey by Rev.Louis Cameli, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago

The feast of Mary, Mother of God, is celebrated on January 1 each year. This feast commemorates the Immaculate Conception of Mary, recognizing her as the first to be born free from original sin. It is a significant day of worship and devotion in the Catholic Church, honoring

Jesus came to teach us the way of wisdom. He brought us a message that offers to liberate us from both the lies of the world and the lies lodged in ourselves. The words of the Gospels create an alternative consciousness, solid ground on which we can really stand, free from every

Cardinal, bishops,pastors, priests and faithful let us hear the call of a new year of total surrender to our God and movement to transform our world to a place of justice,love, mercy and peace. Let us stay close to our God in fasting, suffering and prayer.

O God, be gracious and bless us. and let your face shed its light upon us. So will your ways be known upon earth and all nations learn your saving help With fairness you rule the peoples, you guide the nations on earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God;

Pope St Silvester I (- 335)made Pope in 314 and ruled the Church during the reign of the newly-converted Emperor Constantine. In his time the Donatist schism and the Arian heresy caused great trouble for the Church. accreted with pious legends but his reign as Pope is the eighth

we receive Jesus, we ask the Holy Spirit to guide and direct our Pope.