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
In the Spirit of the Vigil of the Assumption As we prepare to celebrate the glorious Assumption of the Blessed
INTROIT Ps 44:13; 44:15-16.All the rich among the people seek your favor. Behind her the virgins of her train are
Saint Hippolytus of Rome is an important figure in early Church history, known both for his scholarly contributions and his
On this Feria III after the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, we are presented with two profound passages: 2 Corinthians 3:4-9
INTROIT Ps 69:2-3Deign, O God, to rescue me; O Lord, make haste to help me. Let them be put to
Early Life and CallingSaint Clare of Assisi was born Chiara Offreduccio on July 16, 1194, into a noble family in
In the readings assigned for Feria II after the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, we find ourselves immersed in a powerful
INTROIT Ps 44:8Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of
Tiburtius, a Roman deacon and martyr, is a revered figure in Christian hagiography, known particularly for his steadfastness in faith
As we reflect on the readings from 2 Corinthians 3:4-9 and Luke 10:23-37 on this XII Sunday after Pentecost, we