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
On this Feria IV following the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, we are invited to reflect deeply on St. Paul’s words
INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,
Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem, celebrated on October 29, was a 2nd-century bishop renowned for his piety, miraculous works, and influence
As we approach the final weeks of the liturgical year, the readings in the spirit of Feria III after the
INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,
Saints Simon and Jude were two of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, commemorated together on October 28th in the
As we reflect on Ephesians 4:7-13 and John 15:17-25, in the spirit of Feria II after the 23rd Sunday after
INTROIT Ps 138:17To me, Your friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened.Ps 138:1-2O Lord, You
The Feast of Christ the King, also known as the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe,
As we approach the Feast of Christ the King, celebrated on the last Sunday of October in the traditional Roman