Saint John of God (1495–1550) – Patron of the Sick and Hospitals
Early Life and Conversion Saint John of God was born João Cidade in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, in 1495. At a young
Early Life and Conversion Saint John of God was born João Cidade in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, in 1495. At a young
In the Spirit of the Saturday after Ash Wednesday As we enter the holy season of Lent, the Church in
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in
Early Life and Formation Saint Thomas Aquinas was born around 1225 in the castle of Roccasecca, near Aquino in the
As we continue our journey through Lent, the readings of today’s liturgy invite us to meditate on the surpassing value
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,
Saint Bertille (c. 630–c. 704) was a French abbess renowned for her holiness, humility, and dedication to monastic life. Born
The readings from Romans 13:8-10 and Matthew 8:23-27, as found in the liturgy for the Third Feria after the Fourth
INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,
Also known as • Apostle to the Council of Trent• Carlo Borromeo• Father of the Clergy Profile Born to a
In the liturgical rhythm of Feria II following the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, we encounter a profound dialogue between the
INTROIT Sir 45:30The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess
Saint Martin de Porres (1579–1639) is a beloved saint known for his humility, miraculous healing gifts, and profound charity, especially
In the readings for the IV Sunday after Epiphany, we find two powerful passages that resonate deeply with themes of
INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,