Saint Luigi Scrosoppi of Udine (1804–1884)
Feast Day: April 3Patronage: Abandoned children, educators, orphans, the poor, and those suffering from AIDS Early Life and Vocation Saint
Feast Day: April 3Patronage: Abandoned children, educators, orphans, the poor, and those suffering from AIDS Early Life and Vocation Saint
As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, the Church in her wisdom presents us with readings that point
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 104:3-4.Lætétur cor quæréntium Dóminum: quǽrite Dóminum, et confirmámini: quǽrite fáciem eius semper.Ps 104:1Confitémini Dómino, et invocáte nomen eius:
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
Also known as Leo I Profile Born to the Italian nobility. Strong student, especially in scripture and theology. Priest. Eloquent
The readings from Colossians 3:12-17 and Matthew 13:24-30, which are often pondered on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, speak to
INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,
The Dedication of the Archbasilica of the Holy Savior, also known as the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran
As we meditate on the readings from Revelation 21:2-5 and Luke 19:1-10, a profound theme of God’s transformative and redemptive
INTROIT Gen. 28:17How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate
In the shadow of Rome’s ancient Caelian Hill stands a fortress-like basilica that tells a remarkable tale of faith, craftsmanship,
In the liturgical rhythm of Epiphanytide, we encounter two profound Scripture passages that, when read together, illuminate the depths of
INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,
Saint Willibrord (658–739), known as the “Apostle to the Frisians,” was a pioneering missionary and the first bishop of Utrecht.