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
Interactive questionnaire to discern one’s vocation can be an enlightening process. Below is a structured set of questions designed to
INTROIT SedeliusHail Holy Parent, who didst bring forth the King, who rules heaven and earth forever, allelúja, allelúja.Ps 44:2My heart
St. Elphege, also known as Ælfheah in Old English, is a revered figure in the annals of English Christianity, particularly
On this Friday following the Second Sunday after Easter, often called “Good Shepherd Sunday,” we find ourselves enveloped in the
INTROIT Ps 32:5-6The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord, alleluia: by the word of the Lord were
In the rich tapestry of Catholic theology, the concept of the Beatific Vision holds a place of profound significance. This
As we find ourselves in the reflective period following the Second Sunday after Easter, commonly referred to as “Good Shepherd
INTROIT Ps 32:5-6The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord, alleluia: by the word of the Lord were
In the annals of early Christian history, the figure of St. Anicetus occupies a modest yet profoundly impactful position. As
As we navigate the joyous season of Easter, nestled within the liturgical calendar on the Wednesday following the Second Sunday