Daily Update: Monday, May 13th, 2024

Today is the Optional Memorial of Blessed Julian of Norwich, Anchoress (died c. 1423) and the Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Fatíma.

Daily Update: Sunday, May 12th, 2024

Alleluia! Today is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (Observed in my area of the world), and World Communications Day. Today is the Optional Memorial of Saint Nereus and Saint Achilleus, Martyrs (died 98), and the Optional Memorial of Saint Pancras, Martyr (died 98). Today is Mother’s Day. And today is the ninth birthday of my granddaughter (whom I call my Kitten), the daughter of my son Matthew and my daughter in law Callie (2015).

Daily Update: Saturday, May 11th, 2024

Today is the Remembrance of Venerable Matteo Ricci (died 1610).

Daily Update: Friday, May 10th, 2024

Today is the Optional Memorial of Saint John of Ávila, Priest and Doctor (died 1569), and the Optional Memorial of Saint Damien Joseph de Veuster of Moloka’i, Priest (died 1889). Today is World Lupus Day. Since today is the Friday before Mother’s Day, today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

Daily Update: Thursday, May 9th, 2024

Today is the traditional date of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, known as Ascension Thursday. However, where I live we will be celebrating the Feast of the Ascension this coming Sunday.

Daily Update: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Today is the third of three Minor Rogation Days in the Catholic Church. Today is the Optional Memorial of Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, Religious (died 1927). And today is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day and VE Day.