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
St. Jerome (ca. 347–420 AD) was one of the most influential Church Fathers, known for his scholarly contributions, deep asceticism,
In the readings for Feria II after the XIX Sunday after Pentecost, we encounter two powerful exhortations that shape our
INTROIT Sir 15:5In the midst of the church he opened his mouth, and the Lord filled him with the spirit
The Feast of the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel is celebrated in the Traditional Catholic calendar on September 29th.
In the Spirit of the XIX Sunday after Pentecost: The Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel As we reflect on
INTROIT Ps 102:20Bless the Lord, all you His Angels, you mighty in strength, who do His bidding, obeying His spoken
St. Wenceslaus, also known as Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, was a 10th-century Christian ruler whose life and martyrdom have
In the Spirit of the Saturday after the XVIII Sunday after Pentecost In today’s liturgy, the readings from the Book
INTROIT Ps 20:2-3In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly. Thou
Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers born in Arabia in the 3rd century. They are celebrated as early Christian