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
INTROIT Ps 54:17-20; 54:23When I call upon the Lord, He heard my voice, from those who war against me; and
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), is one of the most influential figures in
As we contemplate the readings of 2 Timothy 2:8-10; 3:10-12 and Luke 10:1-9 on this Feria IV after the Tenth
INTROIT Phil. 2:10-11At the name of Jesus every knee should bend of those in heaven, on earth and under the
Early Life and Background Sts. Abdon and Sennen were believed to be Persian nobles who lived during the reign of
As we journey through the liturgical calendar, Feria III after the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost presents us with profound readings
INTROIT Ps 54:17-20; 54:23When I call upon the Lord, He heard my voice, from those who war against me; and
Early Life and Family Saint Martha, celebrated for her virtues and devout life, is often identified as the sister of
As we reflect on the readings from 2 Corinthians 10:17-18; 11:1-2 and Luke 10:38-42, we are invited to delve into
INTROIT Ps 44:8You love justice and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness