Hagiography of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (69–155 AD)
Saint Polycarp of Smyrna is one of the most celebrated early martyrs and an important figure in the Apostolic Church.
Saint Polycarp of Smyrna is one of the most celebrated early martyrs and an important figure in the Apostolic Church.
The readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, as they are presented in the traditional liturgical calendar, are brimming with
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 96:7-8Adoráte Deum, omnes Angeli eius: audívit, et lætáta est Sion: et exsultavérunt fíliæ Iudæ.Ps 96:1Dóminus regnávit, exsúltet terra:
Saul’s conversion is one of the most profound narratives of transformation in the history of salvation, emphasizing God’s mercy, the
Sabbato infra Hebdomadam II post Epiphaniam As we meditate on Acts 9:1-22 and Matthew 19:27-29 in the liturgical spirit of
Ante Missam Introitus2 Tim 1:12Scio, cui crédidi, et certus sum, quia potens est depósitum meum serváre in illum diem, iustus iudex.Ps
St. Olympias is a revered saint in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions, particularly venerated for her life of
The Advent season calls us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. On this Feria III infra
Ante Missam IntroitusPhil 4:4-6Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte. Modéstia vestra nota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus enim prope est.
St. Eusebius, one of the early bishops of the Church and a martyr for the faith, is honored for his
As the Church moves through the third week of Advent, her liturgy emphasizes the dual themes of joyful anticipation and
Ante Missam IntroitusDan 3:84; 3:87Sacerdótes Dei, benedícite Dóminum: sancti et húmiles corde, laudáte Deum.Dan 3:57Benedícite, ómnia ópera Dómini, Dómino: laudáte
Feast Day: December 15Patronage: Caregivers, nurses, and the sickLifespan: November 6, 1813 – December 15, 1855 St. Mary di Rosa,
The Third Sunday of Advent, Dominica III Adventus, traditionally called Gaudete Sunday, marks a moment of joyful expectation in our
Ante Missam IntroitusPhil 4:4-6Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte. Modéstia vestra nota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus enim prope est. Nihil
St. Nicasius, the Holy Bishop of Reims, is remembered as a courageous and saintly figure in early Church history, particularly