Liturgical Seasons: The Church Calendar Explained
Liturgical Seasons: The Church Calendar Explained
Why does the Church have its own calendar? How should Catholics use the civil calendar? Hear Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC explain the rhythm of sacred time and how to better appreciate the liturgical seasons and feast days of the ecclesiastical year.
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Today, on the feast of St. Jerome, Fr. Matthew Tomeny reflects on the fiery saint who gave the Church one of its greatest treasures: the Latin Vulgate Bible. Known for his sharp temper, wit, and zeal, Jerome was like a lion—unyielding in passion, yet tamed by God to become a humble instrument of truth. His life reminds us that even our strongest impulses, when surrendered to Christ, can be directed toward holiness.
The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021926.cfm
Father Matthew Tomeny, MIC invites us to contemplate today’s Gospel in light of the witness of St. Thomas More and St. Anthony the Great.
Jesus warns, “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it” (Mt 16:24; NABRE). In the same breath He calls us to “pick up our cross daily and follow Me” (Lk 9:23; NABRE).
