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
On October 9, the Church honors two separate but important commemorations: St. John Leonardi, Confessor, and Sts. Denis, Rusticus, and
The readings for Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam XX post Octavam Pentecostes present a profound meditation on the themes of divine
IntroitusEccli 42:15-16.In sermónibus Dómini ópera eius: sol illúminans per ómnia respéxit, et glória Dómini plenum est opus eius.Ps 95:1Cantáte Dómino
Hagiography of St. Bridget of Sweden, Widow St. Bridget of Sweden (1303–1373), also known as Birgitta Birgersdotter, was a mystic,
In the Spirit of Feria Tertia Infra Hebdomadam XX Post Octavam Pentecostes As we reflect on the readings of the
IntroitusPs 118:75; 118:120Cognóvi, Dómine, quia ǽquitas iudícia tua, et in veritáte tua humiliásti me: confíge timóre tuo carnes meas, a
The Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary is a profound and central title of the Virgin Mary, especially associated with
In reflecting on Proverbs 8:22-24 and Luke 1:26-38, we enter into a profound contemplation of the divine plan, especially in
INTROIT Let us all rejoice in the Lord, keeping a feastday in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for whose
Saint Bruno of Cologne (c. 1030–1101) is best known as the founder of the Carthusian Order, a monastic community dedicated