Author Archives: mikatsa6

February 1st- Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch

Posted on February 1, 2017 by mikatsa6

St. Ignatius is one of the great bishops of the early Church. He was the successor of St. Peter as Bishop of Antioch. He was condemned to death by wild beasts during the Emperor Trajan’s persecution. On his way to … Continue reading →

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Gospel According to Mark 5:21-43 Praying in Faith

Posted on January 31, 2017 by mikatsa6

Gospel Reading Mark 5:21-43 21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, … Continue reading →

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St. John Bosco – Father and Teacher of the Youth – January 31

Posted on January 31, 2017 by mikatsa6

It has been said that God will send saints to the world when they are needed most. Not just holy men and women, but saints with a specific desire in their heart to serve a particular will of God. Saint … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes

Posted on January 30, 2017 by mikatsa6

The Beatitudes: Matthew 5: 1-12 5″Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas-Doctor of the Church

Posted on January 28, 2017 by mikatsa6

Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, … Continue reading →

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Gospel Reading January 27, 2017

Posted on January 27, 2017 by mikatsa6

Gospel, Mark 4:26-34 26 He also said, ‘This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the land. 27 Night and day, while he sleeps, when he is awake, the seed is sprouting and growing; … Continue reading →

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Our Talents Are Gifts From God

Posted on January 26, 2017 by mikatsa6

God has given each of us talents and gifts…in fact, our very being and breaths are gifts. But I am talking about the unique talents that the Lord has blessed each of us with that make us who we are. … Continue reading →

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Gospel Reading January 26, 2017

Posted on January 26, 2017 by mikatsa6

Gospel Mk 4:21-25 Jesus said to his disciples, “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lamp stand? For there is nothing hidden except to … Continue reading →

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The Conversion of St. Paul-January 25th

Posted on January 25, 2017 by mikatsa6

As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. … Continue reading →

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St. Francis de Sales- Patron of writers

Posted on January 24, 2017 by mikatsa6

                         Confidence in God It is good to mistrust ourselves, but how would that advantage us were we not to throw all our confidence on God, and to wait on His mercy? If you feel no such confidence, cease not … Continue reading →

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