Wednesday's Homily:

What Our New Birth Means

Wednesday
of Week 8 in Ordinary Time in Cycle II
One of the main purposes of the first letter of Saint Peter, which we begin reading today, is to indicate the importance of Baptism, a new birth, in the life of a Christian. This beautiful reading is positive and uplifting in tone. It reflects the happiness of proud parents as they announce the...
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Saint of the Day:

Today is the feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury

Daily Readings:

Today's readings provided courtesy of Universalis

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