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johnnypapa · Feb 8, 2026

The Morning Offering

Morning Offering for February 8, 2026

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) readings & commentary

Flavor, Preservation, and Purity

February 8, 2026 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) - Catholic Daily Reflections from My Catholic Life!

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time readings & commentary

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 08, 2026 - Liturgical Calendar

From the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A: You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must

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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A) Bible Study

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We Are Blessed So As To Bless Others: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time readings & commentary

We Are Blessed So As To Bless Others: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Catholic Exchange

To not be the salt and light of the earth is to forget our purpose here. The blessing of faith is meant to flow outward in love for God and neighbor.

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A Scriptural Reflection on the Readings for Sunday, February 8, 2026

Salt, Cities, and Disciples

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Sunday Reflections, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, 8 February 2026

Sunday Reflections, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, 8 February 2026

Sophie Scholl in 1942 (9 May 1921 - 22 February 1943) [ Wikipedia ; photo ] For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ...

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Pass the Salt and Turn on the Lights – A Homily for the Fifth Sunday of the Year

Pass the Salt and Turn on the Lights - A Homily for the Fifth Sunday of the Year - Community in Mission

In the Gospel today the Lord describes metaphorically what a Christian is and what He expects of us. Note five things about what God says: I. The Definitiveness of His Proclamation– The text says, You are the Salt of the earth. … You are the light of the World. … But if salt goes flat … Continue...

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To Be the Salt of the Earth

To Be the Salt of the Earth - Catholic Journal

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The Formidable Forgiveness of Josephine Bakhita

The Formidable Forgiveness of Josephine Bakhita - Catholic Insight

On this day in 1947, February 8th, Sister Josephine Bakhita completed the long and eventful journey of her life. Born around 1869 - she was never quite sure the precise date or year - her childhood was spent happy and fulfilled growing up in the region of Darfur, Sudan, which was not then the...

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Homily at the Mass of Blessed Josephine Bakhita

Homily at the Mass of Blessed Josephine Bakhita - Catholic Insight

APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO BENIN, UGANDA AND KHARTOUM (SUDAN) EUCHARISTIC CONCELEBRATION IN HONOR OF BLESSED JOSEPHINE BAKHITA HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS JOHN PAUL II Green Square, Khartoum (Sudan) Wednesday, 10 February 1993 "Come to me, all you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give...

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Sermons for Everyday Living - Ss John of Matha & Josephine Bakhita 2/8/26

Ss John of Matha & Josephine Bakhita - 2/8/26 | Sermons For Everyday Living

February 8th, 2026: St John of Matha & St Josephine Bakhita; Bear One Another's Burdens; Don't Lose the Offertory

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johnnypapa · Feb 8, 2026

February 8, 2026

Morning Prayers

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A selection of traditional Catholic prayers for the morning, widely recited in the pre-conciliar Church, rendering adoration of the Divine Majesty, thanksgiving for His protection during the night, and consecration of the day to God's service.

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Divinum Officium

Divine Office

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Sexagesima Sunday propers & commentary

Sexagesima Sunday

Sermons and spiritual reading

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Sexagesima Sunday propers & commentary (Gueranger)

Sexagesima Sunday

The Church offers to our consideration, during this week of Sexagesima, the history of Noah and the Deluge. Man has not profited by the warnings already given him. God is obliged to punish him once…

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Rev. Fr. Leonard Goffine's instruction on Sexagesima Sunday

Goffine's Devout instructions on the Epistles and Gospels for the Sundays and holydays : with the lives of many saints of God, explanations of Christian faith and duty and of church ceremonies, a method of hearing Mass, morning and evening prayers, a

xiii, [7]-703 p., [1] leaf of plates :

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WDTPRS – Sexagesima Sunday: Some will make it but many will not

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Colligite Fragmenta – Sexagesima Sunday

Colligite Fragmenta - Sexagesima Sunday

Our Mass formularies for pre-Lent and Lent go back to at least the time of St. Gregory the Great (+604), and certainly before. What was going on back in the day? Plague and famine had ravaged the…

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The parable of the sower: meditation on Sexagesima Sunday

The parable of the sower: meditation on Sexagesima Sunday - Voice of the Family

This selection of passages was made by the Fr. Mezard OP in his volume of Meditations for Lent by St Thomas Aquinas. “The sower went out to sow his seed”

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Saint John of Matha Founder

Saint John of Matha, Founder

Lives of the Saints for every day - Saint John of Matha, Founder

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St. John of Matha

FEBRUARY 8, 2026 – ST. JOHN OF MATHA.

Pirates, angels, a DIY sail, and 120 rescued captives—this saint’s life is basically a medieval action movie with divine cameos.

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Sermons for Everyday Living - Ss John of Matha & Josephine Bakhita 2/8/26

Ss John of Matha & Josephine Bakhita - 2/8/26 | Sermons For Everyday Living

February 8th, 2026: St John of Matha & St Josephine Bakhita; Bear One Another's Burdens; Don't Lose the Offertory

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chevyontheriver · Feb 8, 2026

Valletta said:
“While many individuals are peacefully protesting, some agitators have engaged in unlawful behavior, including damaging property and throwing ice chunks,” the sheriff’s office wrote in a public safety update Saturday. “A Deputy was struck in the head, and a squad vehicle windshield was broken.”

Unlawful assembly declared, over 50 arrested outside Whipple building after deputy was 'struck in the head'

A protest outside the Whipple Federal Building in St. Paul has been declared an unlawful assembly after a deputy was reportedly struck in the head with ice.

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These people need to do some serious jail time.

Catch and release. It’s their norm.

chevyontheriver · Feb 8, 2026

essentialsaltes said:
As far as I know, the county has issued a 'no trespass' order to the couple with respect to the church, but I don't know of any charges.

That may be a cool headed resolution but I’d like to see actual charges brought, a conviction, and then the victims ask for leniency for the guilty perps. Same in Minneapolis.

Aryeh Jay · Feb 8, 2026

Pommer said:
Should Christian Nationalists gain true power, pretty soon it’d be limited to the “correct kind of Christian”.

Sir Joseph · Feb 8, 2026

I've watched Mike Winger's apologetic and Bible teaching sermons for years and gained the upmost respect for his Biblically sound teaching/preaching. I've also watched his videos over the past few years on Benny Hinn, Todd White, Rob The Poligamy Guy, Brandon Biggs, Micah Turnbo, Bill Johnson, Shawn Bolz, and Bethel Church in general. I think his exposure of these frauds. is thorough, sound, and a necessary check upon the leaders of our Christian faith.

Most people won't have the patience or interest to delve into the cases YouTubers detail about false preacher/teachers of our day, but I'd encourage all believers to start paying more attention - particularly to any on the hit list influencing your faith personally. In other words, if you're one of the misguided sheep attending the wrong church, as millions are, you need to wake up and start being more discerning about what leader you're following. It's not hard finding the evil ones if you just care enough to look.

Kudos to Mike Winger and his good work.

Pommer · Feb 8, 2026

Valletta said:
D.C. went three weeks in 2026 without a homicide as violent crime drops
The president, police chief and D.C. Council members all say they played a role in reducing crime in the city. The reversal is in line with national trends.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/02/01/crime-dc-homicides-january/
There is no question that the crime drop has been dramatic in large cities that have fully cooperated with the Trump administration, such as Memphis and New Orleans.

It being the dead of winter didn’t have nothing to do with this stat?
Okay.

Michie · Feb 7, 2026

Isaac the Recluse said:
I visited their site quite often when I was finding my way back to faith, around 2016. I was trying to understand where Flat Earthers were coming from.

In those days they ran "courses" - series of articles with a quiz at the end. They were useful for gathering all the biblical "FE evidence" together. I remember there being courses on prophesy - Revelation, Daniel, and other topics. They were very keen on home churches, the writings of Ellen G. White, and something they called the Creator's Calendar - for calculating a Sabbath that reset every lunar month. I don't remember anything about Jesus not being God, that might have spooked me.

Most of their stuff didn’t take root with me, but my Faith in Christ strengthened, Glory to God.

I seem to remember there being some connection to an Asian businessman. Not Kim Dot Com, but I don’t remember a name. Critics at the time were saying the site was bankrolled by him as some kind of retaliation against the SDA. I don't know the truth there.

Thank you. It almost sounds cult like to me. I’m just glad there are those out there that know more of the background to this group. I had never heard of them before.

tdidymas · Feb 7, 2026

jas3 said:
Again, according to you; the Amish believe that even photographs of people are violations of the commandment against images. How could you justify your preferred kinds of images to them as not being condemned by this commandment? There's no record in the Bible of God commanding the creation of the likeness of a person. One could then argue that generic images of angels or plants might not be idols, but a picture of a specific person would still be condemned.

The point here is not to get into the weeds about arguing against a hypothetical strict Amish iconoclast, but to show that your definition of "idol" is arbitrary, or more specifically, circular, because you start with the assumption that images of saints are condemned by this commandment and then use the part about bowing down as your rule for what is and isn't an idol, so that what you want to be condemned is condemned, and what you want to be allowed is allowed.

The amish have it wrong, as do you.
And no, my definition comes from the context of scripture, which I can see you are unfamiliar with.
I'm merely applying the scripture and its meaning, as did the man they persecuted.

JAM2b · Feb 7, 2026

My parents were professing Christians but they didn't go to church and didn't live Godly lives.

I went to church by myself as a child. Other people lead me to the Lord. I have maintained my faith without my family.

God pursues people regardless of what their family does. Each person is responsible for their own decisions and we are all to work out our own salvation. That applies whether or not our parents raise us in church.

Is it easier? Maybe. As far as teaching and encouragement, it can be. Or if done in a bad way or a way the kid can't perceive what is meant, it might do more harm than good. I've known plenty of people who came to know the Lord or claim their faith as their own after leaving their family of origin or not having a Christian upbringing.

misspertinent · Feb 7, 2026

misspertinent · Feb 7, 2026

AceWestfall08 said:
My advice. try not to get too bogged down with 'theology'.....try to have an active relatinship with god, as opposed to following the law/theology.
The law killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

These are the commandments jesus says to do. you do this, and you will follow the 10 commandments.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”

This is great advice!!! From the wise words of Jesus himself.

I appreciate your response and pray that you have a blessed evening. I will keep your words in mind and spirit as I continue on my journey with the Lord!

Codi Weston · Feb 7, 2026

Is belief not a work?

Can satan believe? If so, is belief still sufficient?

It seems that there is more to a relationship with Jesus than just believing. The acts and submission that should follow, I would think, are more indicative of the relationship and salvation than belief.

Macchiato · Feb 7, 2026

Unqualified said:
Those things were just getting in your way. Blocking you. It’s a quick solution, but sometimes we need help. Forgive him, thank, it’s over. You not fake just following as best you can. The past is done when we repent.

Yeah it was a major block

johnnypapa · Feb 7, 2026

In any event, after poring over thousands and thousands of pages and documents on the subject, I can confidently say that, generally speaking, the conclusion one comes to regarding the Society has, ultimately, little or nothing to do with Canon Law or the historical facts.

The SSPX, the Truth, and Charity

By Kennedy Hall - What one thinks about the SSPX, in a sense, is in the eye of the beholder.

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johnnypapa · Feb 7, 2026

Growing up as a boy in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, there were nine Latin and three Eastern Rite parishes in our town. Most had bells, which meant they rang the Angelus at 6 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. Every December 31, at midnight, they pealed to welcome the new year. And there was one other custom that involved bells: the passing bell.

The Bell of San Remo

Catholics have lost the “public square” over the past 60 years, but Bishop Antonio Suetta in Italy is sounding a wake-up call.

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johnnypapa · Feb 7, 2026

The Catechism, following Dei Verbum, lays out three principles for reading the Scriptures “in the same Spirit by whom they were written” (CCC 111-14). Because these three principles immediately precede the account of the three spiritual senses (CCC 115-18), we ought to let them govern our use of the spiritual senses and act as a guard against whimsical or arbitrary interpretations, thereby keeping us within the richness of the Word.

3 Principles for Interpreting Scripture - Catholic Exchange

Cassian taught that watchful remembrance of God’s Word illumines our thoughts and actions. This is how we become light in a dark world.

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2PhiloVoid · Feb 7, 2026

essentialsaltes said:
A model on President Trump’s desk showing a new monument across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial was photographed on Thursdayduring a meeting in the Oval Office with Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb.

The arch bared a resemblance to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which was built to commemorate French military victories and those killed in French military service.

According to the AFP news agency, the model was “virtually identical” to a design shared in the ‘Donald Trump for President’ Facebook page in September. The Facebook page suggested the monument could be built to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, which takes place in 2026.

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Gotta keep that Arch of Titus "thang" going! As they say, "When in Rome...."

Pommer · Feb 7, 2026

essentialsaltes said:
The State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before President Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, 2025.

The posts will be internally archived but will no longer be on public view, the State Department confirmed to NPR. Staff members were told that anyone wanting to see older posts will have to file a Freedom of Information Act request, according to a State Department employee who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation by the Trump administration.

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The State Department directive applies to all the department's active official X accounts, including accounts for U.S. embassies and missions, ambassadors and department bureaus and programs, according to screenshots of internal guidance seen by NPR. The department has used its posts on X and other social media sites for years to share everything from policy announcements and speeches by the secretary of state and ambassadors, to fact sheets for travelers and images from around the world.

'Marco Rubio has always been Secretary of State.'

Doubleplus goodthought!

Mannabar · Feb 7, 2026

ViaCrucis said:
In that sense, then, you have met God...whenever you have heard that He loves you...

I would love to believe that.

mojoboy31 · Feb 7, 2026

bèlla said:
Egg bites or sheet pan eggs with cottage cheese. You can blend it and add it to pancakes/waffles as well or make your own protein powder to have on hand. There's recipes for online.

~bella

I do egg bites by whipping the eggs and adding my seasonings and cottage cheese and stuff, then putting it into a greased brownie pan.

Pommer · Feb 7, 2026

Valletta said:
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships

The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.

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A good move. Harvard has not had the best and the brightest for a long time.

It’s very nice to see that the Administration is open about its on-going viewpoint discrimination policies.

KevinT · Feb 7, 2026

My office has been on a bible-through-the-year plan. Very interesting to discuss parts with others from different denominations.

KT

Yarddog · Feb 7, 2026

joyismystrength said:
I need counsel. I have a husband in Texas. Our relationship is rocky and has caused me great harm. We had decided on divorce but never got the papers signed in time. It is important that we get divorced. He has cheated on me and I don't want to be in the relationship. I have a mother who lives in Missouri who I can stay with, although it's in a really remote area and she is pretty controlling. She is in need of deliverance, and I am too. The devil has been attacking my life through this marriage and it's gotten to the point where I have a bad gut feeling pretty much all the time. It's been this way for over a year, where I just have a bad gut feeling. My husband has been talking about not wanting to be alive and I'm worried he will harm himself. I know his life is unhappy because we are in a toxic marriage right now and it will get happy again. I am from Colorado and want to live there again, but I don't have much money right now. Should I move to Colorado and trust God to provide, should I move to my mom's where she can help me out, or should I be in Texas and maybe find an inpatient counseling center or mental hospital? I hear voices and know I have some demons. I cant live with my husband, I have tried that before but he has repeatedly kicked me out every time I tried. I am currently staying at the Dallas airport (I flew in from Missouri because I was staying at my mom's. I flew down because my husband lost his job and I was trying to help but I realized it's not a good thing for me to do given my own situation and having an unsteady job). The police have noticed that I've been here a few days and are threatening to arrest me if i don't leave. I'm not sure if I should stay here or go to my mom's or go to Colorado. My life has not been this messed up since I married this man. I've always had a place to live, a job, a car, no legal trouble, no big finance trouble. My life has been hell since being in this marriage.

You might be asking the wrong people.

Ask God.

God is the most wonderful Father that loves his children more than any earthly father can. Take time to get away and pray by yourself. Don't stop, pray every chance that you can, until you get an answer.

iHarken · Feb 7, 2026

“For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭12‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Do not compare your gifts with Paul or feel inadequate. The Word teaches us that anything that shames does not come from God. If you speak half as well as you write, then you’re doing great. Your words are a good departure of what I typically see. You are correct, we are to be kind, not nice. Meek, not soft; humble, not weak. The truth is firm, & the wicked hate it, because God is the truth.

As far as improving your communication skills, there are some rules that I set for myself that have worked for me. Firstly, start with removing all vocal disfluencies or “filled pauses”; the um’s & uh’s. Better to let silence fill the space - gives the impression that your thoughts are impactful rather than scattered. Secondly, try not to use repetitive language. Find synonyms, be creative, & broaden your vocabulary. This alone will turn you into someone worth listening too. Lastly, it’s about rapport, if your goal is to be the best communicator one can be - there is one rule you must learn: people do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. Listen, then speak. Godspeed brother.

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