Along with the fifth Sunday, we also celebrate World Marriage Day, praying that the Lord may sustain what He has begun and inspire young people for married love!

For young men who are discerning a vocation in the Society of Jesus, a discernment weekend will be held on Sljeme from February 20 to 22. Those interested may contact Fr. Mislav Skelin.

We extend our congratulations on World Marriage Day, with a prayer that the Lord may sustain what He has begun and inspire young people for married love!

On Tuesday, February 10, at 6:00 PM, a solemn Mass in honor of Blessed A. Stepinac will be celebrated in our cathedral, presided over by our Archbishop, Mons. Dražen Kutleša. As preparation, a solemn Triduum will be led by the auxiliary bishops of Zagreb in the Liturgical Space! You can also purchase the book Cardinal Stepinac, the Brightest Figure among Croats by Prof. Karmen Vrljičak, a returnee from Argentina.

Tuesday is the Day of Blessed Ivan Merz, when we especially pray for his canonization and reflect on his life and messages.

Organized by the Anamarija Carević Foundation and led by Fr. Niko Bilić, spiritual exercises for all benefactors of the restoration and for all our faithful will be held from February 27 to March 1. Registration is required. More information on the poster!

Registration is open on the SKAC website or via the QR code on the poster in the hallway. The first meeting will be next Sunday at 8:15 PM.

On February 17 at 6:00 PM, SKAC is hosting Pozivnjača – an event where the office team and team leaders present everything we do in SKAC and Magis and how you can get involved.
If you want to be part of a joyful community of young people, use and develop your talents for good, and serve – mark February 17 in your calendar, fill out the application form, and come!
You can find the application form on the SKAC website.

Registration is open for Lenten online spiritual exercises in everyday life. The program is open to all ages, and meetings are held online once a week.
Registration is open until February 11. The first meeting will be on Sunday, February 15 at 8:15 PM, and you can register via the application form on the SKAC website or via the QR code on the poster in the hallway.

Religious education takes place according to the following schedule:

In today’s reading from the prophet Isaiah, we heard the Lord say to us: “Share your bread with the hungry, bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, clothe them, and do not hide yourself from your own kin.”

This thought from the reading prompted me to reflect on how many times in our lives we have encountered a homeless person or someone poor on the street asking for food or money, and how we reacted and behaved toward that person in that moment. People are often inclined to judge thoughtlessly. They say that someone brought themselves into such a situation, ask why they do not get a job, and look for reasons to justify their own indifference. Sometimes, for those who ask for help, even a kind word or a short conversation is enough, because they long for someone to listen to them.

Our faith does not teach us to judge by appearances or condemn the lives of others, but to help, to do good deeds, and to remain humble. As today’s Gospel according to Matthew says: “You are the salt of the earth.” Salt consists of small things such as helping without self-interest, patience with others, and a smile that can brighten someone’s day. And when Jesus tells us: “You are the light of the world,” He reminds us that light is present when we choose to spread positivity, listen instead of judging, and choose goodness over pride. I myself have experienced that when I help a person in need and have a brief conversation with them, I feel joy for having done a good deed and made someone’s day a little brighter.

Let us therefore be the salt of the earth and the light of the world—just as Jesus calls us to be, in all life situations!