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On Feb. 8, pray to end human trafficking

Feb. 8 has dual significance: The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, and the feast of a saint who was kidnapped and enslaved: St. Josephine Bakhita. 

Pray for those who protect us daily!

February 8-9 is the Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Personnel. Celebrate and pray for our service members who put their souls on the line for us, every day.

North American Sanctity: St. Felipe las Casas Martínez

A bit of a rebel in his youth, St. Felipe de las Casas Martínez (feast day: Feb. 5) went on to become a martyr for the faith and Mexico’s first saint, as well as the patron saint of Mexico City.

"I want a beautiful soul": St. Joan de Valois

On Feb. 4, Catholics around the world unite to remember the "other" St. Joan of France, St. Joan de Valois, patroness of the Marian Congregation. Born into a world that despised her and reviled her appearance, this soul became a light in the world that longed for true beauty. 

A Hallmark Card for Jesus

To celebrate the feast day of St. Brigid of Ireland (Feb. 1), the patron saint of poets, we present this original composition by a Marian Helper.

The Presentation of Jesus and the Consecrated Life

The mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (celebrated on Feb. 2, 40 days after Christmas) is a mystery of hidden glory. We cannot fathom every mystery at once; understanding is a part of the interior life that often comes gradually. This includes understanding the hidden glory of the consecrated life, which we also celebrate on Feb. 2.

Saint John Bosco, Master of Youth

Serve the Lord joyfully, as St. John Bosco did, as we celebrate his feast day on Jan. 31. God's will for our lives is filled with meaning and adventure.

Overcome evil with good

This week marked two milestones. Eighty years ago, on Jan. 27, 1945, Allied troops entered the Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz, Poland, and liberated the prisoners. And 98 years ago, on Jan. 27, 1927, Blessed George Matulaitis, the Renovator of the Congregation of Marian Fathers, died. His episcopal motto, “Overcome evil with good,” resonates.

The Angelic Doctor: St. Thomas Aquinas

“The Angelic Doctor” is the title given to one of the most gifted teachers and theologians in the whole history of the Catholic Church: St. Thomas Aquinas, whose feast day is Jan. 28.

On his feast day, learn more about Blessed George Matulaitis

Blessed George Matulaitis (1871-1927) was the "Renovator" of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, who envisioned religious working together with the laity for the good of the Church. We celebrate his feast day on Jan. 27. Learn more about this extraordinary priest and bishop and watch a short video, and join in the prayers for his canonization.

Day 9: Novena to Blessed George Matulaitis

Join us in our Novena to Blessed George Matulaitis, the "Renovator" of the Marians, as we pray for his canonization. Today is the ninth and final day. Blessed George's feast day is tomorrow, Jan. 27.

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