Monthly Archives: February 2026

Cornelius the CenturionAll that we know about Cornelius is contained in the Acts of the Apostles (chapters 10–11). He was the first Gentile converted to the Christian faith, along with his household. The author of Acts considered Cornelius’ conversion very momentous for the future of Christianity. He records that it occurred as the result ofContinue reading “Oremus for February 4, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/p478xrzb To you, I lift up my soul, O my God.In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame.Nor let my enemies exult over me;and let none who hope in you be put to shame. Psalm 25 Praise to you, God of our salvation.You come to our help and set us free.May yourContinue reading “Oremus for February 3, 2026”

The Presentation of Jesus in the TempleThis day marks the completion of forty days since the birth of Jesus, when Mary and Joseph took the child to the Temple in Jerusalem. The requirement in Levitical law was for Mary to be ‘cleansed’, the completion of her purification following the birth of a male child. UntilContinue reading “Oremus for February 2, 2026”