February 8, 2024 - Traditio Catholica

Patronage: Mystics, contemplatives, Spanish poets, and the Carmelite OrderTitles: Doctor of the Church, “Mystical Doctor” St. John of the Cross

Reflection on Colossians 1:9-14 and Matthew 24:15-35 XXIV Sunday after Pentecost In this penultimate Sunday of the liturgical year, the

INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,

Feast Day: November 23Title: Pope and MartyrPontificate: c. 88–99 A.D. (traditionally the third successor of St. Peter) Early Life and

In the Spirit of Saturday after the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany The readings for this day, drawn from Philippians and

INTROIT Isa 59:21; 56:7The Lord says, My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of

In the annals of Christian sanctity, the story of Saint John Matha stands as a luminous testament to divine providence,

In the quiet whispers of history, where the echoes of saintly lives inspire us to deeper faith, the spirit of

INTROIT Ps 36:30-31The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom, and his tongue utters what is right. The law