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 Ps 129:3-4If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, O God of
Saint Raphael the Archangel is one of the three archangels named in Holy Scripture, along with Saints Michael and Gabriel.
In this reflection, we will consider the readings from Tobit 12:7-15 and John 5:1-4, as they provide a profound meditation
INTROIT Ps 102:20Bless the Lord, all you His Angels, you mighty in strength, who do His bidding, obeying His spoken
St. Anthony Mary Claret (1807–1870) was a Spanish archbishop, missionary, and founder of the Claretian order, renowned for his zealous
As we journey through the liturgical season following the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, the Church, in her wisdom, presents us
INTROIT Ps 131:9-10.May Your priests, O Lord, be clothed with justice; let Your faithful ones shout merrily for joy. For
St. Mello (also known as St. Melon or St. Mallonus) is traditionally regarded as the first bishop of Rouen in
The liturgical readings for Feria III after the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost bring us to two passages that speak profoundly
INTROIT Ps 129:3-4If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, O God of