[Salvation]

JANUARY, 2013, Intentions of the Holy Father

The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him.

Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance.

[Salvation]

Thursday, January 17, 2013
St. Anthony, Abbot (Memorial)

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

Hebrews 3:7-14 Psalm 95:6-11 Mark 1:40-45 Let me become the food of the beasts, through whom it will be given me to reach God. -- St. Ignatius of Antioch, Ad Romanos 4:1