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
On this Feria V after the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, we turn our hearts and minds to reflect upon the
INTROIT Ps 138:17To me, Your friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened.Ps 138:1-2O Lord, You
Saint Christina of Bolsena, also known as Christina of Tyre, is a revered martyr whose life exemplifies steadfast faith and
Embracing the Lessons of History and Christ’s Compassionate Lament As we reflect on the readings for Feria IV after the
INTROIT Ps 53:6-7Behold, God is my helper, the Lord sustains my life. Turn back the evil upon my foes; in
Early Life and Call to Discipleship St. Apollinaris was born in Antioch, a city renowned for its early Christian community
As we meditate on the scriptures of 1 Peter 5:1-11 and Luke 22:24-30 in the spirit of Feria III after
INTROIT Dan 3:84, 87Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord; holy men of humble heart, praise God.Dan. 3:57Bless the Lord,
Early Life and Conversion Saint Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament, is often celebrated for her profound
Feria II after IX Sunday after Pentecost As we meditate on the Scriptural readings from the Song of Songs and