Saint Elisabeth of Hungary (1207–1231)
Feast Day: November 19Patroness of: Widows, the poor, the sick, hospitals, bakers, and Catholic charities “The Queen Who Became a
Feast Day: November 19Patroness of: Widows, the poor, the sick, hospitals, bakers, and Catholic charities “The Queen Who Became a
Reflections on Proverbs 31:10–31 and Matthew 13:44–52In the spirit of S. Elisabeth Viduæ, III classisCommemoration at Lauds only: S. Pontian,
S. Elisabeth Viduæ ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Pontiani Papæ et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:75; 118:120Cognóvi, Dómine, quia ǽquitas
The Feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul (Latin: Dedicatio Basilicarum Ss. Petri et Pauli
“And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned
In Dedicatione Basilicarum Ss. Apostolorum Petri et Pauli ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam XXIII post Octavam Pentecostes IV. Novembris
Saint Hippolytus of Rome is an important figure in early Church history, known both for his scholarly contributions and his
On this Feria III after the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, we are presented with two profound passages: 2 Corinthians 3:4-9
INTROIT Ps 69:2-3Deign, O God, to rescue me; O Lord, make haste to help me. Let them be put to
Early Life and CallingSaint Clare of Assisi was born Chiara Offreduccio on July 16, 1194, into a noble family in
In the readings assigned for Feria II after the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, we find ourselves immersed in a powerful
INTROIT Ps 44:8Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of
Tiburtius, a Roman deacon and martyr, is a revered figure in Christian hagiography, known particularly for his steadfastness in faith
As we reflect on the readings from 2 Corinthians 3:4-9 and Luke 10:23-37 on this XII Sunday after Pentecost, we
INTROIT Ps 69:2-3Deign, O God, to rescue me; O Lord, make haste to help me. Let them be put to
The Queenship of Mary is a profound and cherished doctrine in the Catholic Church, affirming that the Blessed Virgin Mary,