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
In the tapestry of Christian tradition, woven with the threads of countless saints and martyrs, the story of Saint Longinus
As we step into the light of Easter Sunday, we immerse ourselves in the profound truths encapsulated in 1 Corinthians
INTROIT Ps. 1:38; 1:18; 1:5-6I arose, and am still with Thee, alleluia; Thou hast laid Thy hand upon me, alleluia;
In the solemn quiet of Holy Saturday, within the reverent Tridentine Mass, there unfolds a liturgical tradition steeped in ancient
In the heart of the Triduum Sacrum, the three holiest days in the Christian liturgical calendar, lies Holy Saturday—a day
THE BLESSING OF THE NEW FIRE At the appointed hour, the altar is prepared, but candles are not lit until
Good Friday stands as one of the most profound and solemn days in the Christian liturgical calendar, particularly within the
As the solemnity of Good Friday envelops the Christian world, it beckons us to pause and reflect on the profound
PART ONE: READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE The sacred ministers, wearing black stoles, come to the altar, lie prostrate before it, and
Holy Thursday, a day steeped in profound spiritual significance, invites us into the quiet, dimly lit upper room where the