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 readings from 2 Corinthians 10:17-18; 11:1-2 and Matthew 25:1-13, when reflected upon in the spirit of Feria VI after
INTROIT Ps 44:8Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of
The beheading of St. John the Baptist is one of the most solemn and significant events in Christian hagiography, celebrated
As we reflect on the readings of Jeremiah 1:17-19 and Mark 6:17-29, particularly in the context of Feria V after
INTROIT Ps 118:46-47I will speak of Your decrees before kings without being ashamed. And I will delight in Your commands,
Also known as • Aurelius Augustinus• Doctor of Grace Additional Memorial 5 May (his conversion) Profile Son of a pagan father
In the liturgical context of the Feria IV after the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, the Church invites us to reflect
INTROIT Ecclus 15:5In the midst of the assembly he opened his mouth; and the Lord filled him with the spirit
St. Joseph Calasanctius (also known as St. Joseph Calasanz) was a Spanish priest and educator who is best known for
As we meditate on the readings from Wisdom 10:10-14 and Matthew 18:1-5, we are invited to delve into two profound