Saint John of God (1495–1550) – Patron of the Sick and Hospitals
Early Life and Conversion Saint John of God was born João Cidade in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, in 1495. At a young
Early Life and Conversion Saint John of God was born João Cidade in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, in 1495. At a young
In the Spirit of the Saturday after Ash Wednesday As we enter the holy season of Lent, the Church in
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in
Early Life and Formation Saint Thomas Aquinas was born around 1225 in the castle of Roccasecca, near Aquino in the
As we continue our journey through Lent, the readings of today’s liturgy invite us to meditate on the surpassing value
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
In the annals of the 19th-century religious landscape of Italy, few figures shine as luminously as Saint John Bosco. His
Reflecting on Philippians 4:4-9 and Matthew 18:1-5 in the spirit of Saint John Bosco invites us to consider the essence
INTROIT 3 Kings 4:29God gave him wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart as the sand that is
Sirach 51:1-8 and 5:12 emphasize the value of wisdom and the profound impact it has on a person’s life. Wisdom,
INTROIT Ps 118:46-47.I will speak of Your decrees before kings without being ashamed. And I will delight in Your commands,
In an era where the essence of marriage is often overshadowed by transient societal trends, traditional Catholic marriage preparation remains
As we navigate the rhythms of the liturgical year, there lies a nearly forgotten period that once served as a
INTROIT Sir 15:5In the midst of the assembly he opened his mouth; and the Lord filled him with the spirit
Reflecting upon the passages from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 10:1-5, and Matthew 20:1-16 through the lens of Saint Pius X, one
INTROIT Ps 17:5-7The terrors of death surged round me, the cords of the nether world enmeshed me. In my distress