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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

St. Joseph of Cupertino, Confessor (1603-1663) St. Joseph of Cupertino, known for his profound humility and extraordinary mystical experiences, was

On Ember Wednesday, the Church calls us to fast and pray, to attune our hearts to the movements of grace,

INTROIT Ps 80:2-5Sing joyfully to God our strength; acclaim the God of Jacob. Take up a pleasant psalm with the

Saint Francis of Assisi, particularly the miraculous event of his stigmata, reveals one of the most profound moments in the

As we contemplate the readings for Feria III after the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, our hearts are drawn to two