FROM OUR EDITORS
February 8, 2026 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week, we observe National Marriage Week (2/7–2/14), which coincides with the Feast of Saint Valentine (2/14); the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking (2/8), which coincides with the feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita; and the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (2/11), which coincides with the World Day of the Sick. […]
Every week in the GROW newsletter, you will find helpful tips for teaching your Gospel Weeklies lesson, a reflection on the Sunday Gospel, and links to online resources. […] [READ MORE]
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SUNDAY’S GOSPEL
February 8, 2026 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus commissions his followers to be the “salt of the earth” and “light of the world.” Salt and light are just as important to us today as they were to people in Jesus’ time. […] [READ MORE]
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Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking
The Church celebrates the life of Saint Josephine Bakhita / Santa Josefina Bakhita on February 8. Saint Josephine was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. She has become known as […] [READ MORE]
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Honoring Saint Valentine
Saint Valentine is not officially honored on the Church’s liturgical calendar. Still, this third-century saint is well-celebrated every February 14. Saint Valentine’s Day is rooted in an act of disobedience. […] [READ MORE]
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Website Spotlight: Resources for OCIA Adapted for Children
Lent is an ideal time for reflecting on the meaning of our Baptism and how well we are following Christ with our lives. In many of our parishes, we have adults (and often children of catechetical age) who are preparing to be initiated into the Catholic Church […] [READ MORE]
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