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
INTROIT Isa 49:1-2From my mother’s womb the Lord called me by my name, and made of me a sharp-edged sword;
he doctrine of the “lay priesthood” is deeply embedded in the fabric of Christian theology, tracing its origins to the
As we celebrate the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, the liturgical readings invite us to meditate deeply on the virtues of
INTROIT Ps. 26:7, 9Hear, O Lord, the sound of my call; be my helper: forsake me not: despise me not,
St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop, is a revered figure in the history of the Church. His life and contributions offer
In the Spirit of Saturday after the IV Sunday after Pentecost As we find ourselves in the liturgical calendar on
INTROIT Ps 131:9-10May Your priests, O Lord, be clothed with justice; let Your faithful ones shout merrily for joy. For
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, a prominent figure in Catholic hagiography, is celebrated for his exceptional purity, devotion, and commitment to his
Embracing Virtue and Love in the Light of Tradition In the readings assigned for Feria VI after the Fourth Sunday
INTROIT Ps 8:6You have made him little less than the angels, and crowned him with glory and honor.Ps 148:2Praise the