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
Saint Charles Borromeo, a prominent figure in the Catholic Counter-Reformation, provided valuable teachings on discerning the vocation of priesthood. His
‘The best way to prepare for death is to spend every day of life as though it were the last.’
INTROIT Ps 78:11; 78:12; 78:10Let the prisoners’ sighing come before You, O Lord; repay our neighbors sevenfold into their bosoms;
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, a revered figure in Catholic theology, left a profound impact through his teachings on moral theology and
INTROIT Ps 65:4Let all on earth worship You, O God, and sing praise to You, sing praise to Your name,
St. Augustine, a revered Church Father, left behind a profound legacy that continues to shape Christian thought. Among his many
INTROIT Ps 65:4Let all on earth worship You, O God, and sing praise to You, sing praise to Your name,
Feast Day: January 17th Saint Anthony the Great, a revered figure in Christian history, stands as the father of Christian
INTROIT Ps 36:30-31The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom, and his tongue utters what is right. The law
St. Basil the Great, a distinguished theologian of the early Christian Church, left behind a rich legacy of theological writings.