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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

INTROIT Ps 44:13, 15-16.All the rich among the people seek your favor. Behind her the virgins of her train are

Sts. Protus and Hyacinth are early Christian martyrs whose story is primarily known through the traditions of the Roman Church.

In the Spirit of Feria IV after the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost In the liturgical calendar of the Traditional Roman

INTROIT Ps 85:3; 85:5Have pity on me, O Lord, for to You I call all the day; for You, O

St. Nicholas of Tolentino (c. 1245–1305) is a revered figure in Catholic hagiography, known for his deep piety, acts of

In the readings appointed for Feria III after the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, we are invited to contemplate two powerful

INTROIT Ps 91:13-14The just man shall flourish like the palm tree, like a cedar of Lebanon shall he grow: planted

St. Peter Claver (1581–1654), known as the “Apostle to the Slaves,” is a remarkable figure in Catholic hagiography, celebrated for

In the readings for Feria II after the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, we are presented with two profound passages: Ephesians

INTROIT Ps 85:3; 85:5Have pity on me, O Lord, for to You I call all the day; for You, O