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
S. Pauli Primi Eremitæ et Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Mauri Abbatis Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut
Feast Day: January 14Patronage: Spiders (due to a miraculous event in his life), and Nola, Italy.Key Attributes: Often depicted with
The liturgical practice of the Church encourages the faithful to begin the day by contemplating the sacred mysteries of Scripture.
S. Hilarii Episcopi Confessoris Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Felicis Presbyteri et Martyris Ante Missam IntroitusEccli
Saint Hilary of Poitiers was born around 315 AD in the city of Poitiers, in what is now modern-day France.
The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord is a time of profound reflection on Christ’s humility, His revelation as
Ante Missam IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps 71:1Deus,
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620–1700) is celebrated as a pioneer of education and a founding figure of the Catholic Church in
The Feast of the Holy Family invites us to meditate on the virtues that shine forth from Jesus, Mary, and
Ante Missam IntroitusProv 23:24; 23:25Exsúltat gáudio pater Iusti, gáudeat Pater tuus et Mater tua, et exsúltet quæ génuit te.Ps 83:2-3Quam dilécta