Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

February is the Month of love and we celebrate National Marriage Week from February 7 - 14. Look for suggestions on ways to pray together and spend quality time together. We also celebrate the Holy Family this month. How can your family draw closer in faith? How can your family be a reflection of the Holy Family?

Please let us know how we can better serve you and your parish as we carry out our mission of evangelization to help parishes bring people to an encounter with Christ and a deeper appreciation of the Catholic faith. (Contact us at family@diocesepb.org)

May God's Mercy and Peace be with you and your family,

Cathy, Deacon Louie, Beth, Liliana, Andy,

Maria, Cindy, and Rosario

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LIVING THE TRUTH IN LOVE

United in Faith

and Community

Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito,

Bishop of Palm Beach

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JOY OF THE FAMILY BLOG

The Chronicle of You

Author: Beth Zanotelli, Coordinator of Family Life for the Diocese of Palm Beach

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CATHOLIC CULTURE

FEBRUARY DEVOTION

THE HOLY FAMILY

The month of February has been primarily associated with the Holy Family, probably due to the feast of Our Lord's presentation at the temple, celebrated on February 2.

CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY

7 BIBLE VERSES EVERY CHILD SHOULD LEARN

Young children possess a special superpower: their memory! Although children are notorious for "forgetting" to unload the dishwasher or tidy their rooms, the truth is that God has blessed them with an amazing capacity to learn things by heart.

OUT OF THE ARCHIVES FROM ASCENSION PRESENTS

PREPARING FOR LENT

It may be out of the archives, but it still holds true today. In this video, circa 2016, Fr. Mike explains how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of a spiritually fruitful Lent. He then challenges us to try new ways to exercise these Lenten practices, sharing several simple strategies for drawing closer to God during this holy season.

Celebrate National Marriage Week 2025

The observances of National Marriage Week (February 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, February 9) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. Our theme for 2025 is “Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal. Pursue a Lasting Love!”

Resources

Rekindle your love! Upcoming Diocesan Events not to miss!

Blog: What a Prayer Life for Couples Looks Like

Praying as a Couple-It’s easy for couples to say a few rote prayers together.

“For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one. So, they are no longer two but one. Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate.”

Mark 10:7-9

The Office of Marriage, Family Life, Faith Formation & Youth Ministry (MFLFFYM) is here to encourage couples at all stages of life to understand and live God’s plan for a happy, holy marriage by providing educational and spiritual resources.

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HOLY HEROES

FREE CATHOLIC ACTIVITES FOR

KIDS & FAMILIES

Each is filled with printable coloring and game sheets, fun videos, audio stories, songs and prayers, and lots more!

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FREE ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

Click here for the Catholic SproutsCatholic Family Checklist Get on Track for Holiness

We invite parents, grandparents, DRE’s, and catechists to explore this series and read it in classrooms, cozy living rooms, or anywhere to ignite imagination in both children and adolescents.

“The Seven Deadly Dragons book series is a highly creative thoughtful tool for parents to train their children in striving for sainthood by identifying the temptations that confront them and practicing the virtues that overcome them. This series also illustrates how grace from the Sacraments operates in engaging the battle for holiness. I heartily recommend this series for anyone tasked with teaching the moral life to children.”

- Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas

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RELATIONSHIPS MATTER

How to Make a

New Friend

The average American adult hasn’t made a new friend in five years. Five years! So, if you’re wondering how to make friends, you’re not alone.

Why is making friends so hard? Because friendships are formed through shared experiences, in doing hard things together, which is why a lot of our ride or die buddies come from childhood or college.

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JUBILEE 2025

MAKE A LOCAL PILGRIMAGE

During the Jubilee year of hope the Cathedral of St. Ignatius has been set apart as a special place of pilgrimage starting Dec 28, 2024 at the Opening of the Holy Doors for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.

When to visit

The Holy Doors are open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for individual pilgrimage. For those who desire to make a pilgrimage outside of these hours please contact Ashlie O'Brien at the Cathedral.

For large group or parish pilgrimages please contact Ashlie O'Brien to reserve a time in the church for prayer. If desired, a priest from your group/parish may celebrate Mass during your reserved time.

Ashlie O'Brien:

(561) 622-2565

aobrien@cathedralpb.com

Jubilee 2025 Resources & Events

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Visit our Diocese of Palm Beach Events page for upcoming local events, Holy Hours, and masses. On this page, you will find submitted events occurring in the five counties of the Diocese of Palm Beach. Events listed are hosted by a diocesan ministry or office, a school, or a parish. This is a good resource for finding fellowship or special activities.

Events Page

For Young Adults... Events and Resources

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Find a Local Young Adult Group

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Upcoming Discernment Events