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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,

Introduction As we journey through the liturgical calendar, the readings of Feria IV after the XI Sunday after Pentecost call

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

Life and Papacy: St. Sixtus II was born in Greece and became the Pope of the Catholic Church in 257

The Transfiguration of Our Lord, celebrated with profound reverence in the liturgical calendar, is a pivotal moment in the New

INTROIT Ps 76:19Your lightening illumined the world; the earth quivered and quaked.Ps 83:2-3How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Snows, also known as St. Mary Major, stands as one of the most

Scriptural Context In the traditional Catholic calendar, the Feria II after the XI Sunday after Pentecost offers a rich opportunity

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

Saint Dominic Guzman, born around 1170 in Caleruega, Spain, was the youngest of four children in a noble family. His

As we gather for the XI Sunday after Pentecost, our hearts and minds are drawn to the profound truths found