Christ’s Descent into Hell: The Harrowing of Hell and the Limbo of the Fathers
“He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again from the dead.” — Apostles’ Creed One of the
“He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again from the dead.” — Apostles’ Creed One of the
Feast Day: April 18Born: c. 790 AD, on the island of Aegina (Greece)Died: c. 860 ADTitles: Abbess, Wonderworker, Confessor of
On this most solemn day of the Church’s liturgical year — Feria Sexta in Parasceve, or Good Friday — we
Ante Missam Top NextLectionesIn Choro, dicta Nona, Sacerdos et Ministri induti paramentis nigri coloris, sine luminaribus et incenso, procedunt ad Altare: et
Feast: April 17 (Traditional), Patroness: Native Americans, ecology, environment, exiles, and people ridiculed for their piety Early Life and Baptism
On this most solemn Feria Quinta in Coena Domini, Holy Thursday, the Church turns her gaze to the Upper Room,
Saint Peter Damian (1007–1072) was a Benedictine monk, cardinal, and one of the most influential Church reformers of the 11th
As we journey through the season of Septuagesima, the Church presents us with two striking passages that call us to
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 17:5; 17:6; 17:7Circumdedérunt me gémitus mortis, dolóres inférni circumdedérunt me: et in tribulatióne mea invocávi Dóminum, et exaudívit
Feast Day: February 20Patronage: Defenders of justice, exiles, bishops Early Life and Vocation St. Eucherius was born in Orléans, France,
As we enter the liturgical season of Septuagesima, the Church calls us to reflect on the spiritual combat that lies
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 17:5; 17:6; 17:7Circumdedérunt me gémitus mortis, dolóres inférni circumdedérunt me: et in tribulatióne mea invocávi Dóminum, et exaudívit
Blessed Álvarez of Córdoba (1350–1430) was a Spanish Dominican priest and missionary, renowned for his deep devotion to Christ’s Passion
As we journey through the season of Septuagesima, the Church in her wisdom presents us with two powerful passages for
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 17:5; 17:6; 17:7Circumdedérunt me gémitus mortis, dolóres inférni circumdedérunt me: et in tribulatióne mea invocávi Dóminum, et exaudívit
Saint Simeon, also known as Simeon of Jerusalem, was a revered early Christian bishop and martyr. He was the second