February 5 2012
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 (Healings and Exorcisms)
Scripture Commentary for Catechists
Question of the Week (Adults): When have you felt the sadness of Job? When have you felt the joy of those who witnessed the healing works of Jesus?
Question of the Week (Children): What could you do this week to comfort someone who is sad?
Catechism Connection
1673 - Jesus and exorcism
2602 - Jesus prays in solitude
Saints This Week
February 5 Saint Agatha patron for Breast disease, Foundry workers, Nurses
February 6 Saint Paul Miki and Companions Japanese martyr
February 7 Blessed Rizziero of Muccia
February 8 Saint Josephine Bakhita
February 9 Saint Apollonia patron of Dentists, Toothache
February 10 Saint Scholastica patron of Nuns
February 11 Our Lady of Lourdes patron of bodily ills