Catholic Fire

What is the mark of love for your neighbor? Not to seek what is for your own benefit, but what is for the benefit of the one loved, both in body and in soul. ~ St. Basil the Great

Memorials of St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, bishops and doctors Today's Mass Readings The Ninth Day of Christmas On This Day in Catholic History 533 - Mercurius becomes Pope John II , the first pope to adopt a new name upon elevation to the papacy. 1873 - St. Thérèse of Lisieux , Virgin and Doctor of the Church, a French Carmelite nun, is born. (d. 1897) Read Showers of Roses: Miracles in My Life Through the Intercession of St. Therese, Virgin, and Doctor of the Church for more information about my personal relationship with St. Thérèse. Birthdays 1936 - Roger Miller , American singer, (King of the Road) (d. 1992) 1963 - Edgar Martinez , American baseball player 1965 - Greg Swindell , American baseball player 1971 - Lisa Harrison , American Basketball player born in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., is a former American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). 1983 - Kate Bosworth , American a...