Holy Family Reflection
February Feast Days and Important Dates
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The month of February is upon us. Soon, the commercialization of Valentine’s Day will come and go with the beginning of Lent. The confetti will fall on the Super Bowl winner in what could see low ratings thanks to Vegas and the NFL fixing it once more. Baseball season will begin training for the upcoming season. We will be closer to spring and warmer weather. On top of it, the month gets an extra day given the leap year.
February is packed with many feast days and important Lenten observations such as fasting and abstinence.
Here is a breakdown of February
February 2: Presentation of the Lord—Feast First Friday dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
February 3: Saint Blase, Bishop and Martyr—Optional Memorial First Saturday to the Blessed Vrigin Mary throat blessings will take place after Mass
Also:
February 3: Saint Ansgar, Bishop—Optional Memorial
February 4: All Saints for Today 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 5: Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr—Memorial
(Optional Memorial if Lenten weekday)
February 6: Saints Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs—Memorial
(Optional Memorial if Lenten weekday)
February 7: All Saints for Today First Wednesday dedicated to St. Joseph
February 8: Saint Jerome Emiliani, Founder—Optional Memorial
Also:
February 8: Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin—Optional Memorial
February 9: All Saints for Today
February 10: Saint Scholastica, Virgin—Memorial
(Optional Memorial if Lenten weekday)
February 11: Our Lady of Lourdes—Optional Memorial 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 12: All Saints for Today
February 13: All Saints for Today
Ash Wednesday
February 14, 2024
February 14: Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop—Memorial
(Optional Memorial if Lenten weekday)
February 15: All Saints for Today
February 16: All Saints for Today Fasting and Abstinence
February 17: Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order—Optional Memorial
February 18: 1st Sunday of Lent
February 19: All Saints for Today
February 20: All Saints for Today
February 21: Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church—Optional Memorial
February 22: Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle—Feast Fast and Abstinence
February 23: Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr—Memorial
(Optional Memorial if Lenten weekday)
February 24: All Saints for Today
February 25: 2nd Sunday of Lent
February 26: All Saints for Today
February 27: Saint Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor of the Church—Optional Memorial
February 28: All Saints for Today
(February 29: All Saints for Today)
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Catholic Millennial. I hail from Philadelphia, PA. 4th-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. I enjoy writing, traveling, ballroom dancing, meeting new people, having deep conversations over a cold beer or wine (sometimes champagne), and petting adorable dogs that come right past me.
I hope to convey more messages from our culture with a twist of faith.
Some of my writings will range from pro-life (yes, men can have a say in the abortion issue, Karen), pop culture, history, and just some spontaneous reflections without warning
