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Patronage: Mystics, contemplatives, Spanish poets, and the Carmelite OrderTitles: Doctor of the Church, “Mystical Doctor” St. John of the Cross

Reflection on Colossians 1:9-14 and Matthew 24:15-35 XXIV Sunday after Pentecost In this penultimate Sunday of the liturgical year, the

INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,

Feast Day: November 23Title: Pope and MartyrPontificate: c. 88–99 A.D. (traditionally the third successor of St. Peter) Early Life and

In the Spirit of Saturday after the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany The readings for this day, drawn from Philippians and

INTROIT Isa 59:21; 56:7The Lord says, My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of

As we meditate on the scriptures for the XVIII Sunday after Pentecost, 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 and Matthew 9:1-8 offer a

INTROIT Eccli 36:18Give peace, O Lord, to those who have hoped in You, and let Your Prophets be proved true.

Early Life and Call to Apostleship St. Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector (publican) in Capernaum before

The readings from Ezekiel 1:10-14 and Matthew 9:9-13 on Ember Saturday of September offer us a deep reflection on the

INTROIT Ps 36:30-31The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom and his tongue utters what is right. The law

Feast Day: September 20 Title: Martyrs of Ancient Rome Patronage: Hunters, trappers, firefighters St. Eustace, also known as Placidus before

In the Spirit of Ember Friday of September The Ember Days, particularly Ember Friday of September, call us to a

INTROIT Ps 104:3-4Rejoice, O hearts that seek the Lord! Look to the Lord, and be strengthened; seek His face evermore.Ps

In the Spirit of Feria V after the 17th Sunday after Pentecost The readings from Hebrews 10:32-38 and Matthew 24:3-13

INTROIT Ps 36:39The salvation of the just is from the Lord; He is their refuge in time of distress.Ps 36:1Be