Saint Luigi Scrosoppi of Udine (1804–1884)
Feast Day: April 3Patronage: Abandoned children, educators, orphans, the poor, and those suffering from AIDS Early Life and Vocation Saint
Feast Day: April 3Patronage: Abandoned children, educators, orphans, the poor, and those suffering from AIDS Early Life and Vocation Saint
As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, the Church in her wisdom presents us with readings that point
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 104:3-4.Lætétur cor quæréntium Dóminum: quǽrite Dóminum, et confirmámini: quǽrite fáciem eius semper.Ps 104:1Confitémini Dómino, et invocáte nomen eius:
Saint Francis of Paola was a 15th-century Italian mystic, founder of the Order of Minims, and a renowned miracle-worker. He
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” (Philippians 3:7)“Fear not, little flock, for it
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
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
Feast Day: January 11Reign as Pope: c. 138–142 ADMartyrdom: Though often listed as a martyr, early sources do not confirm
On this Saturday devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we pause to contemplate her role in the economy of salvation