St. John of the Cross, Confessor (1542–1591)
Patronage: Mystics, contemplatives, Spanish poets, and the Carmelite OrderTitles: Doctor of the Church, “Mystical Doctor” St. John of the Cross
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
Early Life and Monastic Calling Saint Boniface, originally named Winfrid, was born around the year 675 in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom
In the liturgical spirit of Feria IV after the Second Sunday after Pentecost, we turn our attention to the rich
INTROIT Isa. 65:19; 65:23I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in My people. No longer shall the sound of weeping