Saint Sebastian Celebrated on January 20thJan 26, 2023
Martyr. Patron of soldiers, archers, in time of plague. St Sebastian died during the persecution of the Emperor Diocletian. He was buried on the Appian Way close to the basilica which was named after him. Read more
St Anthony of Egypt Celebrated on January 17thJan 26, 2023
Abbot. St Anthony was born in 251 in Upper Egypt. When he was 20, his parents died, leaving him a large estate. After much prayer Anthony decided to sell his possessions and give the money to the poor. His younger sister joined a community of religious women while Anthony went to live in a deserted fort… Read more
Grieved at the Hardness of Heart January 18, 2023 Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary TimeJan 26, 2023
Then he said to the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” But they remained silent. Looking around at them with anger and grieved at their hardness of heart, Jesus said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out… Read more
