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February 23, 2021

Memorial of St. Polycarp
Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 6:7-15
What sustains someone like St. Polycarp? As a young man, he kissed the chains of St. Ignatius of ...
February 22, 2021

The Chair of St. Peter, Apostle
1 Peter 5:1-4; Matthew 16:13-19
Both the Bible and the ancient traditions of the Church testify to the special role and reputation of St. ...
February 20, 2021

Saturday After Ash Wednesday
Isaiah 58:9b-14; Luke 5:27-32
When I served as Pastor of St. Benedict the Moor Parish and Chaplain of St. Ben’s Community Meal in ...
February 19, 2021

Friday After Ash Wednesday
Isaiah 58:1-9a; Matthew 9:14-15
Today’s scripture readings tell us two important things about fasting. The first is that fasting is not ...