A Lenten Reflection for Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima
(Esther 13:8–11; 15–17; Matthew 20:17–28) The sacred liturgy of this Lenten feria places before us two profound movements of the
(Esther 13:8–11; 15–17; Matthew 20:17–28) The sacred liturgy of this Lenten feria places before us two profound movements of the
Saint Katharine Drexel (1858–1955) Virgin and Foundress Saint Katharine Drexel is remembered for her heroic charity, especially toward Native Americans
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 37:22-23.Ne derelínquas me, Dómine, Deus meus, ne discédas a me: inténde in adiutórium meum, Dómine, virtus salútis meæ.Ps
Virgin, Foundress of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Saint Katharine Ann Drexel stands as a remarkable example of Christian
In the first reading, the prophet Elias (Elijah) is sent by God to a poor widow in Sarepta during a
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:8; 26:9Tibi dixit cor meum, quæsívi vultum tuum. vultum tuum, Dómine, requíram: ne avértas fáciem tuam a me.Ps
In the sober light of Lent’s first week, Holy Church places before us two figures: the dying King Ezechias (Isaias
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 54:17-20; 54:23Dum clamárem ad Dóminum, exaudívit vocem meam ab his, qui appropínquant mihi, et humiliávit eos, qui est
Martyr of China, Missionary of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) Early Life and Vocation Jean-François Régis Clet was born
A Reflection for Feria IV Cinerum – I Classis Ash Wednesday dawns with austere majesty. The Church, clothed in penitential
Ante Missam Top NextBenedictio cinerumAntiphona.Ps 68:17Exáudi nos, Dómine, quóniam benígna est misericórdia tua: secúndum multitúdinem miseratiónum tuárum réspice nos, Dómine.Ps 68:2Salvum me
I. Historical Setting In the early thirteenth century, Florence was a city torn by factional strife, political ambition, and moral
As Holy Mother Church leads us through the solemn threshold of Quinquagesima, she places before our eyes two luminous mysteries:
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 30:3-4Esto mihi in Deum protectórem, et in locum refúgii, ut salvum me fácias: quóniam firmaméntum meum et refúgium
Confessor and Restorer of Regular Observance Blessed Bernard Scammacca stands as a luminous example of repentance transformed into sanctity, and
(1 Cor. 13:1–13; Luke 18:31–43) As Holy Church leads us through the days of Quinquagesima, she places before our eyes