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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

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: A Celebration of Grace and Hope Every year on September 8th, the Catholic

The readings for the XVI Sunday after Pentecost invite us to contemplate two essential virtues: humility and the immeasurable love

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

Saint Cloud, also known as Saint Clodoald (c. 522–560 AD), was a Frankish prince who renounced his royal status to

As we continue in the liturgical season after Pentecost, the Church presents us with the profound readings from Ecclus 24:14-16

INTROIT Hail, holy Mother, who in childbirth brought forth the King Who rules heaven and earth world without end.Ps 44:2My

Saint Eleutherius is a name associated with several saints in Christian tradition, but the most well-known is Saint Eleutherius of

In the Spirit of Feria VI after the XV Sunday after Pentecost The readings from Galatians and Luke for this

INTROIT Ps 85:1-3Incline Your ear, O Lord; answer me; save Your servant, O my God, who trusts in You. Have

St. Lawrence Justinian, born on July 1, 1381, in Venice, Italy, was a pivotal figure in the Church during the