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
INTROIT Ps 33:12Come, children, hear me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.Ps 33:2I will bless the Lord
St. Zephyrinus served as the Bishop of Rome and Pope from approximately 199 to 217 AD, a period marked by
As we meditate on the readings from Galatians 5:16-24 and Matthew 6:24-33, prescribed for the Feria II after the Fourteenth
INTROIT Ps 83:10-11Behold, O God, our Protector, and look upon the face of Your Anointed. Better is one day in
Feast Day: August 25Patronage: France, Third Order of St. Francis, barbers, grooms, and hairdressers. Early Life:St. Louis IX was born
The readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost present us with a profound meditation on the spiritual life and the
INTROIT Ps 83:10-11Behold, O God, our Protector, and look upon the face of Your Anointed. Better is one day in
Saint Bartholomew is one of the Twelve Apostles, mentioned sixth in the three Gospel lists (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke
On this Saturday following the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, the readings from 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 and Luke 6:12-19 invite us
INTROIT Ps 138:17To me, Your friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened.Ps 138:1-2O Lord, You