1. This day in Catholic history: March 3, 1547

At the Seventh Session of the Council of Trent, the Roman Catholic church defines its theology of the sacraments. Arguing that seven sacraments are necessary for salvation—Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction, Orders, and Matrimony—the council rejected the teaching of most Protestants that only two were required: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

2. Feast of St Katherine Drexel

Today we celebrate this recent American Saint. She not only showed tireless work in helping the poor become educated, but she also sought to build bridges between the racial divide that hurts the Catholic Church in America. Here is a short clip on her inspiring life from Bishop Robert Barron:

3. The Legacy of St. Katherine Drexel

One of the lasting legacies to her Saintly generosity is the existence of Xavier University (New Orleans, LA), which stands as the only historically black Catholic University. It’s founding is its own amazing story that deserves some space too. 

4. Was the rich young man St Mark?

Though he is never named in the Gospels, there is speculation that he would later be known as the Evangelist and author of the second Gospel. 

5. A Rich Young Man – by John Edward Beahn

Today’s Gospel reading is the famous story of the rich young man who asked a very important question of Jesus. This story inspired the title of a novel based on the life of St. Anthony of Padua. This 1953 biographical novel by American Catholic novelist John Edward Beahn, follows his life being called from prominent professor and scholar to itinerant preacher and hopeful martyr. Check it out!

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