FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Friday 27th February : St. Gregory of Narek
He was a monk of the Armenian Church, a mystic and poet. His best known writing in Lamentations, also called simply Narek, a collection of 95 prayers, each with the title "Conversation with God from the depth of the heart". Pope Francis declared Gregory a doctor of the Church in 2015.
Sunday 1st March : 2nd Sunday of LENT
Through his cross, Christ entered into his glory. We are already at this point in Lent at the heart of the paschal mystery. The catechumens, having been shown the struggle needed, are pointed towards their own exodus. The disciples on the mountaintop, seeing Jesus transfigured, are encouraged for the days when they meet the Cross. We are all called to holiness. If we respond as did Abraham and Jesus, then we will come to a glorious transfiguration.
Wednesday 4th March : St. Casimir
Strove to promote peace and the unity of Western Europe. Though a young prince, he chose a life of prayer and penance. Patron saint of Poland.
Thursday 5th March : St. Kieran
Kieran of Saigir was born in Cape Clear, Co. Cork. He is numbered among the pre-Patrician saints of Ireland. He went to the Continent, where he was baptised and later ordained priest and bishop. He returned to his father's territory, Ossory, where he lived as a hermit. Disciples soon joined him and Saigir became a well-known monastery.
Saturday 7th March : Ss Perpetua and Felicity
St. Perpetua, a young upper-class married woman and St. Felicity, a slave girl were martyred in Carthage, 203. They are invoked in the Canon of the Mass - Eucharistic Prayer 1.