Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13; Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 5:1-12a
The Beatitudes are blessings delivered by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount defining the virtues for living in the kingdom of God in “happiness.” They define a blessed, a joyful, state of spiritual well-being. The Beatitudes challenge conventional ideas of happiness by blessing those who are humble, mournful, meek, and righteous. February 2, 2026 – The Presentation of the Lord – 40 days after Christmas), commemorates Jesus being presented in the Temple by Mary and Joseph, fulfilling Jewish law. Also known as Candlemas, this feast highlights Jesus as the “Light to the nations” and marks the end of the Christmas season.
Bishop James Wall and members of various religious orders in the Diocese enjoyed a day of retreat on Saturday, January 31. Sister Irene, our Novice is on the left behind the other sisters and the others are on the right: Sister Mercy, Sister Benedicta and Sister Stephen.
Pope Leo XIV – Intentions for the month of February 2026: For children with incurable diseases
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
“BE DOERS OF THE WORD,” by Bishop James S. Wall, Bishop of the Gallup diocese 2024: “Most Rev. James S. Wall, Bishop of Gallup discusses his special connection to the diocese and his experience as bishop in this unique diocese. Bishop Wall also talks about how the Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps provide the faithful of his diocese with the most basic things and why contributing to the Collection is so important. Bishop Wall’s diocese also has the highest percentage of Native American lands of any diocese in the country, he briefly discusses how the Church can minister to Native Americans through the Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry “Keeping Christ’s Sacred Promise”.
MISSION STATEMENT –The Monastery of Our Lady of the Desert is a monastic community of women in the Benedictine tradition. We profess vows of stability, conversion of life and obedience. Our primary mission, is to seek God through a life of prayer, silence and solitude. Our way of life frees us to give glory and praise to God, intercede through prayer for the needs of the world and hospitality