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
Feast Day: September 20 Title: Martyrs of Ancient Rome Patronage: Hunters, trappers, firefighters St. Eustace, also known as Placidus before
In the Spirit of Ember Friday of September The Ember Days, particularly Ember Friday of September, call us to a
INTROIT Ps 104:3-4Rejoice, O hearts that seek the Lord! Look to the Lord, and be strengthened; seek His face evermore.Ps
In the Spirit of Feria V after the 17th Sunday after Pentecost The readings from Hebrews 10:32-38 and Matthew 24:3-13
INTROIT Ps 36:39The salvation of the just is from the Lord; He is their refuge in time of distress.Ps 36:1Be
St. Joseph of Cupertino, Confessor (1603-1663) St. Joseph of Cupertino, known for his profound humility and extraordinary mystical experiences, was
On Ember Wednesday, the Church calls us to fast and pray, to attune our hearts to the movements of grace,
INTROIT Ps 80:2-5Sing joyfully to God our strength; acclaim the God of Jacob. Take up a pleasant psalm with the
Saint Francis of Assisi, particularly the miraculous event of his stigmata, reveals one of the most profound moments in the
As we contemplate the readings for Feria III after the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, our hearts are drawn to two