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 IntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum.Ps 131:1.Meménto, Dómine,
Feast Day: February 3Patronage: Throat ailments, veterinarians, wool combers, and wild animals Life and Legend Saint Blaise (also spelled Blasius)
In the Spirit of Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiphaniam As we journey through this liturgical season after Epiphany,
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 96:7-8Adoráte Deum, omnes Angeli eius: audívit, et lætáta est Sion: et exsultavérunt fíliæ Iudæ.Ps 96:1Dóminus regnávit, exsúltet terra:
The feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on February 2, commemorates the obedience of the Blessed
On the feast of the Purificatio Beatæ Mariæ Virginis, also known as the Presentation of Our Lord or Candlemas, Holy
Ante Missam De Benedictione CandelarumSi candelarum benedictio et processio, ob defectum ministrorum sacrorum, forma solemni fieri nequeat, licet formam simplicem adhibere,
Bishop, Martyr, and Apostolic Father (c. 35–107 A.D.) Early Life and Discipleship St. Ignatius was born in Syria, possibly around
As we meditate on the sacred texts for Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam, we are drawn into the mystery
Ante Missam IntroitusGal 6:14.Mihi autem absit gloriári, nisi in Cruce Dómini nostri Iesu Christi: per quem mihi mundus crucifíxus est, et