Bishop Michael Fitzgerald, the auxiliary bishop who oversees Catholic education throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, presided over Holy Ghost Prep's special 125th Anniversary Mass on January 26 at the Firebird Fieldhouse.

The Beatitudes in today’s Gospel teach us that we all can find favor with God. It is great to know that we are all called “blessed” in God’s sight.  No matter what our current circumstances may be, Jesus affirms God’s dream for us all- you are Blessed.

Today’s Scriptures presents Jesus, as the Word of God, who brings light into the world for those who walk in darkness. The Word of God offers hope to all nations and peoples who believe in the power of God’s word.  

In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist calls Jesus the “Lamb of God” and the “Son of God.” He is making it clear that Jesus’ mission is to proclaim salvation to all the nations.

The Feast of Epiphany and the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord ends the Christmas season. Epiphany is the manifestation of the Lord to all the nations.

January 1, 2023 is the 61st anniversary of the death of twenty Spiritan confreres – nineteen Belgians and one Dutch – who were killed in Kongolo in the present-day Democratic Republic of Congo.