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Introit Ps 118:46-47.I will speak of Your decrees before kings without being ashamed. And I will delight in Your commands,

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

Feria VI after the XII Sunday after Pentecost provides a rich opportunity to meditate on the life of St. Joachim,

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

INTROIT Ps 111:9Lavishly he gives to the poor, his generosity shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory.Ps

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most profound and beloved mysteries in Catholic tradition. This

In the liturgical celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Church invites us to reflect on the

INTROIT Apoc 12:1A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon was under her

St. Eusebius, often identified with St. Eusebius of Vercelli, was a key figure in the early Church, renowned for his

In the Spirit of the Vigil of the Assumption As we prepare to celebrate the glorious Assumption of the Blessed

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

Saint Hippolytus of Rome is an important figure in early Church history, known both for his scholarly contributions and his