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
The Feast of the Holy Name of Mary is celebrated in the Church on September 12th, and it is a
In the Spirit of Feria V after the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost As we delve into the readings of Ecclesiasticus
INTROIT Ps 44:13, 15-16.All the rich among the people seek your favor. Behind her the virgins of her train are
Sts. Protus and Hyacinth are early Christian martyrs whose story is primarily known through the traditions of the Roman Church.
In the Spirit of Feria IV after the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost In the liturgical calendar of the Traditional Roman
INTROIT Ps 85:3; 85:5Have pity on me, O Lord, for to You I call all the day; for You, O
St. Nicholas of Tolentino (c. 1245–1305) is a revered figure in Catholic hagiography, known for his deep piety, acts of
In the readings appointed for Feria III after the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, we are invited to contemplate two powerful
INTROIT Ps 91:13-14The just man shall flourish like the palm tree, like a cedar of Lebanon shall he grow: planted
St. Peter Claver (1581–1654), known as the “Apostle to the Slaves,” is a remarkable figure in Catholic hagiography, celebrated for