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
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 2:7.Dóminus dixit ad me: Fílius meus es tu, ego hódie génui te.Ps 2:1Quare fremuérunt gentes: et pópuli meditáti
The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord, celebrated on December 24, holds profound significance in the liturgical calendar as
As the Church approaches the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, the readings of the Vigil Mass echo with
Ante Missam IntroitusExod 16:6; 16:7Hódie sciétis, quia véniet Dóminus et salvábit nos: et mane vidébitis glóriam eius.Ps 23:1Dómini est terra, et
Feast Day: December 23Patronage: The poor and the disabled St. Servulus lived during the 6th century in Rome and is
In the Spirit of Feria II infra Hebdomadam IV Adventus As we approach the final days of Advent, the Church
Ante Missam IntroitusIsa 45:8Roráte, cœli, désuper, et nubes pluant iustum: aperiátur terra, et gérminet SalvatóremPs 18:2Cœli enárrant glóriam Dei: et
Feast Day: December 22 (Traditional Catholic Calendar); November 13 (Novus Ordo Calendar)Patronage: Immigrants, hospital administrators, orphans, and the Missionary Sisters
As we approach the culmination of Advent, the fourth Sunday brings with it a sense of both urgency and hope.
Ante Missam IntroitusIsa 45:8Roráte, cœli, désuper, et nubes pluant iustum: aperiátur terra, et gérminet SalvatóremPs 18:2Cœli enárrant glóriam Dei: et ópera