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
St. Thomas of Villanova, often referred to as the “Almsgiver” and “Father of the Poor,” was a renowned Spanish bishop,
As we meditate on the scriptures for the XVIII Sunday after Pentecost, 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 and Matthew 9:1-8 offer a
INTROIT Eccli 36:18Give peace, O Lord, to those who have hoped in You, and let Your Prophets be proved true.