Saint Luigi Scrosoppi of Udine (1804–1884)
Feast Day: April 3Patronage: Abandoned children, educators, orphans, the poor, and those suffering from AIDS Early Life and Vocation Saint
Feast Day: April 3Patronage: Abandoned children, educators, orphans, the poor, and those suffering from AIDS Early Life and Vocation Saint
As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, the Church in her wisdom presents us with readings that point
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 104:3-4.Lætétur cor quæréntium Dóminum: quǽrite Dóminum, et confirmámini: quǽrite fáciem eius semper.Ps 104:1Confitémini Dómino, et invocáte nomen eius:
Saint Francis of Paola was a 15th-century Italian mystic, founder of the Order of Minims, and a renowned miracle-worker. He
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” (Philippians 3:7)“Fear not, little flock, for it
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
As we continue our Lenten journey, the Church in her wisdom presents us with readings that call us to reflect
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
Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne was one of the greatest saints of early medieval England, known for his holiness, miracles, and
As we journey through the holy season of Lent, the readings for Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima (Thursday
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 69:2; 69:3Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde: Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína: confundántur et revereántur inimíci mei, qui quærunt
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Foster Father of Jesus, Patron of the Universal Church Early Life and Lineage Saint
As we journey through Lent, the readings for Thursday of the Second Week of Lent (Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam II
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
Early Life and Background Saint Cyril of Jerusalem was born around the year 313, likely in or near Jerusalem. He
The readings for today’s Mass, taken from 3 Kings (1 Kings) 17:8-16 and Matthew 23:1-12, present a striking contrast between