Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - Mark 3:13-19 - Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom He wanted and they came to Him. He appointed Twelve, whom He also named Apostles, that they might be with Him and He might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons: He appointed the Twelve: Simon, whom He named Peter; James, son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James, whom He named Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder; Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus; Thaddeus, Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed Him.

Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Saint Francis, pray for us!

Bishop Sheen quote of the day

2) "Sins of the flesh" may lack "angelicality" but they are hurting the Vatican

https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2025/01/sins-of-the-flesh-may-lack-angelicality-but-they-are-hurting-the-vatican

3) Francis’ autobiography mocks clerical vestments under the cloak of humility

https://www.knightsrepublic.com/single-post/francis-autobiography-mocks-clerical-vestments-under-the-cloak-of-humility

4) Sean Duffy led his family in praying the Hail Mary before his confirmation hearing

https://gatewayhispanic.com/video/sean-duffy-leading-his-family-in-praying-the-hail-mary-before-his-confirmation-hearing/