Penalty of meaning. Even though earthly fire alone was the tormentor of souls, what pain would this element, the most active of all, not cause! But…
Saint of the Day for November 3(December 9, 1579-November 3, 1639)The story of St. Martin de Porres “Unknown Father” is the cold legal phrase used…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Philippians Phil 2,5-11 Brothers, have in yourselves the same sentiments of Christ Jesus: he, though…
1. It is a grace from God. Meditate on the severe words of St. John, that no stain of any kind enters Paradise: Nihil; therefore, the soul, which…
Saint of the Day for November 2 The History of All Souls' Day The Church has encouraged prayer for the dead…
READING OF THE DAY First Reading From the book of Job Job 19,1.23-27a In answer Job began to say: «Oh, if my words were written, if they…
Saint of the day for November 1 The history of the solemnity of All Saints The first certain observance of a feast in honor of…
READING OF THE DAY First Reading From the book of the Apocalypse of Saint John the Apostle Rev 7,2-4.9-14 I, John, saw another angel ascending from the east, with the seal…
Saint of the day for October 31 (c.924 – August 31, 994) Audio file The story of St. Wolfgang of Regensburg Wolfgang was born in…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Philippians Phil 1,18b-26 Brothers, as long as in any way, for convenience or for sincerity, Christ comes…
Saint of the day for October 30 (1533-October 30, 1617) The story of Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez Tragedy and challenge afflict today's saint in the early…
READING OF THE DAY From the Letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Philippians Phil 1,1-11 Paul and Timòteo, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in…
Saint of the Day for October 29 (ad 216) Saint Narcissus of the history of Jerusalem Life in XNUMXnd and XNUMXrd century Jerusalem does not…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Ef 6,10-20 Brethren, strengthen yourselves in the Lord and in the vigor of his power. Put on your armour…
The coronavirus has turned the world upside down. Two or three months ago, I bet you hadn't heard much about the coronavirus. I did not. The word…
Saint of the day for October 28(XNUMXst century) The story of Saints Simon and Jude Jude is so called by Luke and Acts. Matthew and…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 2,19-22 Brothers, you are no longer strangers or guests, but you are fellow citizens of…
Saint of the day for October 27 (c. 1200-1271) The story of Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza The Dominicans honor one of their own today, Blessed…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 5,21-33 Brothers, in the fear of Christ, be submissive to one another: the…
Saint of the Day for October 26 (1499-October 18, 1562) Audio file History of Saint Peter of Alcantara Peter was a contemporary of well-known Spanish saints…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 4,32-5,8 Brothers, be kind to one another, merciful, forgiving each other...
Saint of the day for October 25 (1739-December 23, 1822) History of St. Anthony of St. Anna Galvão God's plan in the life of a person…
READING OF THE DAY First Reading From the book of Exodus Ex 22,20-26 Thus says the Lord: "You shall not harass the stranger or oppress him, for you have been…
Give your concern to Jesus and have faith in Him. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, with prayer and…
Saint of the day for October 24 (December 23, 1807-October 24, 1870) History of Saint Anthony Maria Claret The "spiritual father of Cuba" was a missionary,…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 4,7-16 Brothers, grace has been given to each of us according to…
Saint of the day for October 23rd (June 24, 1386 - October 23, 1456) History of St. John of Capistrano It has been said that Christian saints are…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 4,1-6 Brethren, I, a prisoner for the Lord's sake, urge you: behave in a...
Saint of the day for 22 October (18 May 1920 - 2 April 2005) The story of Saint John Paul II "Open wide the doors to Christ", has ...
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 3,14: 21-XNUMX Brothers, I bend my knees before the Father, from whom he originates ...
Saint of the day for 21 October (around 291 - 371) The story of Saint Hilary Despite his best efforts to live in prayer and ...
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 3,2: 12-XNUMX Brothers, I think you have heard about the ministry of God's grace, ...
Saint of the day for 20 October (3 January 1694 - 18 October 1775) Story of Saint Paul of the Cross Born in northern Italy in 1694, Paul Daneo lived…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 2,12: 22-XNUMX Brothers, remember that at that time you were without Christ, excluded from citizenship ...
Each day offers glimpses of simple and sacred moments - devotional. I have a certain look on my face. My wife Carol has come to recognize him.…
Saint of the day for October 19 († 1642-1649) Isaac Jogues and his companions were the first martyrs of the North American continent officially recognized by ...
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 2,1: 10-XNUMX Brothers, you were dead for your sins and sins, in which ...
The Pharisees left and plotted how they could trap him in speaking. They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying: “Master, we know…
Saint of the day for October 18 (dc 84) The story of Saint Luke wrote one of the main parts of the New Testament, a work in ...
READING OF THE DAY First Reading From the book of the prophet Isaiah Is 45,1.4-6 The Lord says of his chosen one, of Cyrus: «I took him for the ...
Saint of the day for October 17 (AD 107) Story of Saint Ignatius of Antioch Born in Syria, Ignatius converted to Christianity and eventually became ...
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 1,15: 23-XNUMX Brothers, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and of your love ...
Saint of the day for October 16 (July 22, 1647-October 17, 1690) The story of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Margaret Mary was chosen by Christ to…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 1,11-14 Brethren, in Christ we have also been made heirs, predestined - according to...
In a church inside the Monastery of Santa Ana and San José, in Cordoba, Spain, there is an ancient cross. It is the image of the Cross of forgiveness…
Saint of the Day for October 15 (March 28, 1515 – October 4, 1582) Audio file History of Saint Teresa of Avila Teresa lived in an age…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 1,1-10 Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who…
Saint of the day for October 14 (d. 223) The story of Callistus I. The most reliable information about this saint comes from his…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Gal 5,18-25 Brothers, if you let yourselves be guided by the Spirit, you are not under the Law.…
The Story of Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher Canada was a coast-to-coast diocese during the first eight years of Marie-Rose Durocher's life.…