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
In the traditional liturgical calendar, the week following the 21st Sunday after Pentecost offers us a rich opportunity to meditate
INTROIT Ps 138:17To me, Your friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened.Ps 138:1-2O Lord, You
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647–1690) was a French nun and mystic who played a significant role in promoting the devotion
As we contemplate the Scriptures assigned for Feria V after the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, we find profound spiritual nourishment
INTROIT Cant 2:3I rest in His shadow Whom I desire, and His fruit is sweet to my mouth.Ps 83:2-3How lovely
St. Hedwig of Silesia (1174-1243) was a remarkable example of Christian charity and humility, known for her life of service
As we meditate on the readings appointed for Feria IV after the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, we are invited to
INTROIT Ps 118:75; 118:120I know, O Lord, that Your ordinances are just, and in Your faithfulness You have afflicted me.
St. Teresa of Avila, born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada in 1515 in Gotarrendura, Spain, is one of the
In reflecting upon 2 Corinthians 10:17-18; 11:1-2 and Matthew 25:1-13, we find profound themes of humility, spiritual vigilance, and readiness