Understanding the Day
Season
Time After Epiphany
Week
Week 1 of Time After Epiphany
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Feast
Introit (Daily Prayer)
In the midst of the assembly he opened his mouth; and the Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding; He clothed him with a robe of glory. (Allelúja, allelúja.)
Ps 91:2
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praise to Your name, Most High.
Glory Be to the Father…
Refreshed by the sacrament of salvation, we beseech You, O Lord, that we may be helped by the prayers of blessed Felix, Your Martyr, whose feast we are celebrating.
Through our Lord…
Weekly Prayer
Act of Charity
I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Weekly Formation
Provocation, Praise, and Concealment
Ways of Being Accessory to Another’s Sin
By provocation
A person becomes accessory by provocation when words or actions deliberately stir another toward anger, vice, or a specific sinful response. The fault lies in intending or recklessly encouraging the temptation rather than merely being present when another reacts badly.
By praise or flattery
A person becomes accessory by praise or flattery when approval makes sinful conduct seem admirable, harmless, or worth repeating. Compliments and social encouragement can strengthen another’s bad choice even when no direct command is given.
By concealment
A person becomes accessory by concealment when wrongdoing is deliberately hidden by someone who has a duty to reveal or prevent it. Not every secret must be disclosed, but secrecy becomes cooperation when it protects the sinful action or allows injustice to continue.
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
Admonish the sinner
Admonishing the sinner is a charitable warning intended to help a person recognize and leave serious wrongdoing. It requires truth, prudence, and concern for the person’s salvation, not humiliation, anger, or a desire to display superiority.
Saint & Feast
Hilary
St. Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Confessor and Doctor of the Church
Bishop of Poitiers (c. 310 – c. 367)
- Born
- 0315-00-00 · Poitiers
- Died
- 0367-00-00 · Poitiers
Hilary of Poitiers was Bishop of Poitiers and a Doctor of the Church. He was sometimes referred to as the "Hammer of the Arians" and the "Athanasius of the West". His name comes from the Latin word for happy or cheerful. In addition to his important work as bishop, Hilary was married and the father of Abra of Poitiers, a nun and saint who became known for her charity.
Learn more about HilaryToday in Church History
Death of Blessed Peter Donders
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Blessed Peter's compassion for the sick and outcast exemplifies Christ's call to serve the least among us.
Council of Troyes
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The Council of Troyes highlights the Church's role in shaping medieval Christian society and its military orders.
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