Quote of the Day

"Our united prayers, sacrifices, and efforts to protect human life and heal the wounds inflicted by abortion remain as important as ever. As our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV has said, ‘God’s mercy calls us to protect every life, especially those society overlooks—-the child yet to be born and the elderly nearing their journey’s end—-because each bears Christ’s face.’ May we see the face of Christ in every single person, in every pregnant mother, and every child in the womb. Let us remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure that every human life may be protected in law and welcomed in love, and that abortion may be unthinkable.”

--Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

Quote of the Day

"This liturgical season [Ordinary Time] will invite us to follow the Lord together, to listen to his Word and to imitate his gestures of love towards others. In doing so, we confirm and renew our Baptism, the sacrament that makes us Christians, freeing us from sin and transforming us into children of God through the power of his Spirit of life... Dear friends, God does not look upon the world from afar, unconcerned with our lives, our troubles or our expectations! Instead, he comes among us with the wisdom of his Word made flesh, drawing us into a wondrous plan of love for all humanity... He takes upon himself what is ours, including our sin, and gives us what is his: the grace of new and eternal life."

--Pope Leo XIV, Angelus Address, January 11, 2026

Reflection for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

"In the Christian life, it is not enough to be knowledgeable: unless we step out of ourselves, unless we encounter others and worship, we cannot know God. Theology and pastoral effectiveness mean little or nothing unless we bend the knee; unless we kneel down like the Magi, who were not only knowledgeable about planning a journey, but also capable of setting out and bowing down in worship. Once we worship, we come to realize that faith is not simply a set of fine doctrines, but a relationship with a living Person whom we are called to love. It is in encountering Jesus face to face that we come to see him as he is. Through worship, we discover that the Christian life is a love story with God, where what really matters is not our fine ideas but our ability to make him the center of our lives, as lovers do with those whom they love. This is what the Church ought to be, a worshiper in love with Jesus her spouse."

--Pope Francis, Homily, January 6, 2020