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“One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” – Matthew 4:4

Today we celebrate the special contribution of women to the life of the Church. As composer and Doctor of the Church St. Hildegard of Bingen wrote, "the highest blessing in all of creation lies in the form of a woman, since God has become man in a sweet and blessed Virgin."

Daylight saving time begins tomorrow! Remember to set your clocks tonight so you don't show up late to Mass in the morning.

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“Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God, For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting in punishment.” – Joel 2:13

"The Church gives thanks... for all the charisms which the Holy Spirit distributes to women in the history of the People of God, for all the victories which she owes to their faith, hope and charity: she gives thanks for all the fruits of feminine holiness" — Saint John Paul II

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“Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah.… I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.” – Matthew 16:17-18

Traditionally celebrated as a martyr who served the Church through the persecutions of the Roman Empire, St. Valentine is beloved in popular culture as a patron of lovers. St. Valentine, pray that we be filled with the love of Christ for one another today.