4th Week in Ordinary Time

Anytime this week:

• Read: Read and discuss the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday (5th Sunday in Ordinary Time).
• Discuss:
  • Share about a time when you asked Jesus to help someone who was sick.
  • Jesus knew that his mission was for everyone. How can you reach out to others (outside of friends and family) and offer them hope?
  • If you were going to pray for healing for any reason, what would it be? What needs to be healed in our world and society?

February 2: Celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)

“(Jesus is) the light to enlighten them that sit in darkness.”

• Read: Read about the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas).
• Pray: Read and reflect on the Gospel reading for the day.
• Do: Eat dinner and/or pray by candlelight.
• Eat: Crepes are a traditional meal for the Feast of Candlemas. Plan on having them for one of your meals today.

February 5: Celebrate the Memorial of St. Agatha

St. Agatha was tortured and martyred for her chastity and faith. She is the patron of Sicily and nurses, and a protector against fires.

• Read: Read about St. Agatha.
• Eat: St. Agatha was born and lived in Italy. Enjoy some Italian food in her honor.
• Pray: Pray for St. Agatha’s intercession.

February 6: Celebrate the Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions

St. Paul Miki and his companions were missionaries to Japan who were martyred for their faith during a time of Christian persecution. St. Paul Miki is the patron of Japan.

• Read: Read about St. Paul Miki and his companions.
• Eat: Enjoy some Japanese food. Try this fried rice recipe! (The rest of that site has many other great ideas for Japanese food, too.)
• Pray: Pray the Prayer for Persecuted Christians.