In an age when everything is so public, St. Peter reminds us of the merits of a hidden life where the glories of man are not sought, but rather the will of God. It’s not for our glory but His that we are put on this earth. All of our responsibilities and duties should be done, not for a love of self, but as a means to glorify God. Whether leading a company or folding laundry, let our mantra be: Jesus, I do this for the love of You!  

Our theme for Lent 2026 is humility. We know we need our Lord, but how often do we resist that need?

Our guest contributor, Kenna Milea, shares the details of Ascension Press’ Crux program for Lent 2026.

Our Lady of Lourdes Feast Day celebrates the 18 times the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to 14-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France over a six-month period in 1858. (Catholic News Agency, 2026).

Newman was born in 1801 in London and died in 1890 in Philadelphia. Born into the Anglican faith, Newman was a brilliant student and became an Anglican priest.

However, while in Italy, he had been introduced to Catholicism and he “became increasingly convinced that the Church of Rome, the Catholic Church, was the church nearest to the spirit of early Christianity.”