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Saint John Bosco, pray for us!

Saint Paul, pray for us!

"Jesus did not need to be baptized, but the first theologians say that, with His body, with His divinity, in the Baptism He blessed all the waters, so that water would have the power to give baptism. And then, before ascending to Heaven, Jesus told us to go into all the world to baptize. And from that day until the present day, this has been an unbroken chain: they baptized their children, and their children [baptized] their children, and their children… And so goes the chain of faith! What does this mean? I would just tell you this: you are the ones that transmit the faith, the transmitters, you have a duty to pass on the faith to these children. It’s the most beautiful legacy that you leave to them: the faith! Only this. Today, take this thought home with you. We must be transmitters of the faith. Think about this, always think of how to transmit the faith to the children." - Pope Francis, Homily at the Solemn Mass for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, January 12, 2014

Today is the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord!

St. André Bessette, God's holy doorkeeper, pray for us!

Saint John Neumann, pray for us!

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!

The month of January is traditionally dedicated to the Most Holy Name of Jesus, with January 3rd being the feast of the Holy Name. The name Jesus was given to the Holy Child at God's command (Luke 1:31). The Holy Name is all-powerful because of the Person who bears it. We honor it because of the command of Christ, that we should pray in His Name and because it reminds us of all the blessings we receive through our Holy Redeemer. Hence St. Paul was able to write to the Philippians: "…at the name of Jesus every knee should bend of those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth" (Phil 2:10). By means of this devotion we also make amends for improper use of the Holy Name.

Check out the Readings of the Day here!

As today comes to a close, this day that we celebrate not only the gift of a new year, but also the gift that we have in Mary, the Mother of God, take some time to read this beautiful reflection by Mark Hart about the Blessed Mother.

Saint John Paul II, Audience on December 27, 1978

Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

The mission of DigiCatholic is to help young Catholics become intentional disciples of Jesus Christ by entering into a deeper relationship with Him and His Church. This is all an effort to better know, love, and serve God. DigiCatholic is a resource and community for those who do not have a Catholic community and for those students who do not have a campus ministry for whatever reason. DigiCatholic is a great way to connect with other Catholics and grow in our beautiful faith.