February 18 -- Sts. Leo and Paregorius
Martyrs

February 17 -- Seven Founders of the Order of Servites
Servants of Mary

Jesus, His Way
Challenge: Make an act of charity, praying, “Jesus, I do this only because I want to prove my love for you.”

Holy Gospel: February 18
"Do you see anything?" (Mark 8: 22-26)

Holy Gospel: February 17
"Watch out, guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod." (Mark 8: 14-21)

The Holy Father´s Week: February 16, 2009
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities

Loving Christ for Who He Is
Challenge: Spend some time today acknowledging and thanking Jesus for the blessings in your life.

February 16 -- Saints Elias, Jeremy and Companions
Martyrs

Holy Gospel: February 16
"The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with Jesus, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him." (Mark 8: 11-13)

I Do Will It!
Challenge: Imitate God’s merciful love in your own life with everyone you know.

February 15 -- Saint Claude de La Colombière
He chose God.

Holy Gospel: February 15
"If you wish, you can make me clean." (Mark 1: 40-45)

Something to Sing About
Review of Mary, Queen of Peace Meditation Guide and Sung Rosary by Susan Bailey

Holy Gospel: February 14
"My heart is moved with pity." (Mark 8: 1-10)

Holy Gospel: February 13
"He has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak." (Mark 7:31-37)

February 14 -- Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius
Co-patrons of Europe.

February 13 -- Saint Polyeuctus
Martyr

Goodness in Abundance
Challenge: Be magnanimous in charity towards others today.

Immutable
Challenge: Today, share an aspect of your faith with a friend or family member.

The Difficulties of Generational Dialog
Generational dialog is so necessary but not always easy.

Are We Hypocrites or Servants?
Hypocrisy is a bacillus which is always ready to infect our religious life.

Part 2 of a 4 part series: Franciscan Friends Music Mission Diary
Wendy Grady continues to share her experiences on a recent mission with fellow musicians.

Two new CD Projects by Sue Peters and Cyprian Consilgio (OCP)
"Beautiful Brokenness" by Sue Peters; "Awake at Last" by Cyprian Consilgio, released by OCP

Humility and Faith: Foundation and Cathedral
Challenge: Live out the deeper virtue of faith.

February 12 -- Saint Ethelwald
Bishop

Holy Gospel: February 12
"Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children's scraps." (Mark 7: 24-30)

The Kingdom Within
Challenge: Foster goodness in your thoughts and desires.

February 11 -- Saint Victoria
Virgin and Martyr.

Holy Gospel: February 11
"What comes out of the man, that is what defiles him." (Mark 7: 14-23)

February 10 -- Saint Scholastica
Virgin