St. Catherine of Alexandria
St. Catherine of Alexandria is one of the most revered saints in the Catholic Church, celebrated for her wisdom, eloquence,
St. Catherine of Alexandria is one of the most revered saints in the Catholic Church, celebrated for her wisdom, eloquence,
The readings for Feria II after the 24th Sunday after Pentecost—Sirach 51:1-8; 5:12, and Matthew 25:1-13—offer a profound meditation on
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,
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
On this Feria III after the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, we are presented with two profound passages: 2 Corinthians 3:4-9
INTROIT Ps 69:2-3Deign, O God, to rescue me; O Lord, make haste to help me. Let them be put to
Early Life and CallingSaint Clare of Assisi was born Chiara Offreduccio on July 16, 1194, into a noble family in
In the readings assigned for Feria II after the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, we find ourselves immersed in a powerful
INTROIT Ps 44:8Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of
Tiburtius, a Roman deacon and martyr, is a revered figure in Christian hagiography, known particularly for his steadfastness in faith
As we reflect on the readings from 2 Corinthians 3:4-9 and Luke 10:23-37 on this XII Sunday after Pentecost, we
INTROIT Ps 69:2-3Deign, O God, to rescue me; O Lord, make haste to help me. Let them be put to