Saint Francis of Paola (1416–1507) – The Humble Hermit and Wonderworker
Saint Francis of Paola was a 15th-century Italian mystic, founder of the Order of Minims, and a renowned miracle-worker. He
Saint Francis of Paola was a 15th-century Italian mystic, founder of the Order of Minims, and a renowned miracle-worker. He
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” (Philippians 3:7)“Fear not, little flock, for it
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
Saint Ludovico Pavoni was an Italian priest, educator, and founder of the Sons of Mary Immaculate (Pavonians), a religious congregation
In the Spirit of Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam IV in Quadragesima As we enter deeper into this holy season of
divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl#11↗ Ante Missam IntroitusPs 54:2-3Exáudi, Deus, oratiónem meam, et ne despéxeris deprecatiónem meam: inténde in me et exáudi me.Ps 54:3-4Contristátus sum
As the liturgical year draws toward its solemn close, the readings for the XXIV Sunday after Pentecost provide a profound
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 26Patronage: Founder of the Sylvestrine Congregation of the Benedictine Order Early Life St. Sylvester (1177–1267) was born
As the Church’s liturgical calendar moves deeper into the week following the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, the readings for Feria
IntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in malignántibus:
St. Catherine of Alexandria is one of the most revered saints in the Catholic Church, celebrated for her wisdom, eloquence,
The readings for Feria II after the 24th Sunday after Pentecost—Sirach 51:1-8; 5:12, and Matthew 25:1-13—offer a profound meditation on
Introit Ps 118:46-47.I will speak of Your decrees before kings without being ashamed. And I will delight in Your commands,
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