Saint Luigi Scrosoppi of Udine (1804–1884)
Feast Day: April 3Patronage: Abandoned children, educators, orphans, the poor, and those suffering from AIDS Early Life and Vocation Saint
Feast Day: April 3Patronage: Abandoned children, educators, orphans, the poor, and those suffering from AIDS Early Life and Vocation Saint
As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, the Church in her wisdom presents us with readings that point
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 104:3-4.Lætétur cor quæréntium Dóminum: quǽrite Dóminum, et confirmámini: quǽrite fáciem eius semper.Ps 104:1Confitémini Dómino, et invocáte nomen eius:
Saint Francis of Paola was a 15th-century Italian mystic, founder of the Order of Minims, and a renowned miracle-worker. He
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” (Philippians 3:7)“Fear not, little flock, for it
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
INTROIT Ps 29:11The Lord has heard, and has had pity on me; the Lord became my helper.Ps 29:2I will extol
As we journey through the season of Lent, a time for reflection, penance, and preparation, we are invited to delve
INTROIT Ps 54:17-23When I called upon the Lord, He heard my voice from those who war against me; and He
The 1955 Roman Missal, reflecting the liturgical practices of the time, outlines specific days and periods of fasting and abstinence
As we enter the solemn season of Lent with Ash Wednesday, we are invited into a period of introspection, penance,
BLESSING OF THE ASHES Antiphona.Ps 68:17Hear me, O Lord, for thy mercy is kind; look upon me according to the
INTROIT INTROITUS Ps 30:3-4Be my rock of refuge, O God, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock
In the heart of 13th century Florence, amidst the bustling streets and burgeoning trade, a remarkable spiritual awakening was unfolding.
In the quietude of our hearts, where the whispers of the past intertwine with the echoes of eternity, we find
INTROIT Wis 10:20-21The just sang, O Lord, Your holy name and praised in unison your conquering hand – because wisdom