Known as the patron saint of ordinary life, Josemaría was convinced that our circumstances were not an obstacle to holiness. The founder of Opus Dei ...
HOW TO BECOME THE SPIRITUAL CHILDREN OF PADRE PIO from the BOOK: ME… WITNESS OF THE FATHER by FRA MODESTINO FROM PIETRELCINA A WONDERFUL ASSIGNMENT Becoming a spiritual son of…
READING OF THE DAY From the book of Proverbs Pr 30,5-9 Every word of God is purified in fire; he is a shield for those who are in him…
(May 25, 1887-September 23, 1968) History of St. Pio of Pietrelcina In one of the largest ceremonies of its kind in history, Pope John Paul…
READING OF THE DAY From the book of Proverbs Pr 21,1-6.10-13 The king's heart is a stream in the hand of the Lord: he directs it wherever he...
(1600-29 or 30 September 1637) San Lorenzo Ruiz and the story of his companions Lorenzo was born in Manila to a Chinese father and a Filipino mother, both…
Rupert of Deutz (ca 1075-1130) Benedictine monk On the Works of the Holy Spirit, IV, 14; SC 165, 183 The tax collector freed for the Kingdom…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians Eph 4,1-7.11-13 Brothers, I, a prisoner for the Lord's sake, urge you: behave in a…
(c. XNUMXst century) The Story of St. Matthew Matthew was a Jew who worked for the Roman occupation forces, collecting taxes from others…
St. John Paul II kept the prayer on a handwritten note and recited it every day for the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Before becoming a priest,…
St. John Chrysostom (ca 345-407) priest in Antioch then bishop of Constantinople, doctor of the Church Homilies on the Gospel of Matthew, 64 « You too go…
READING OF THE DAY First reading From the book of prophet Isaiah Is 55,6-9 Seek the Lord, while he is found, call upon him, while he is near. The wicked abandons…
(August 21, 1821 – September 16, 1846; Companions d. between 1839 and 1867) Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and Companions' Story…
Saint Basil (ca 330-379) monk and bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia, Doctor of the Church Homily 6, on wealth ; PG 31, 262ff "He Fruited a Hundred Times…
READING OF THE DAY From the first letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Corìnzi 1Cor 15,35-37.42-49 Brethren, someone will say: «How do the dead rise? With what body will they come?”…
(about 300) History of San Gennaro Little is known about the life of Januarius. He is believed to have been martyred in the persecution of Emperor Diocletian in 305.…
Pope Benedict XVI from 2005 to 2013 General Audience, 14 February 2007 (transl. © Libreria Editrice Vaticana) «The Twelve were with him and some women»…
READING OF THE DAY From the first letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians 1Cor 15,12-20 Brethren, if it is announced that Christ has risen from the dead, as…
(June 17, 1603-September 18, 1663) The Story of Saint Joseph of Cupertino Joseph of Cupertino is most famous for levitating in prayer. Already as a child,…
An anonymous 1th century Syriac author Anonymous homilies on the sinner, 4.5.19.26.28, XNUMX « Her many sins are forgiven » The love of God,…
READING OF THE DAY From the first letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians 1Cor 15,1-11 I then proclaim to you, brothers, the Gospel that I announced to you and...
(October 4, 1542-September 17, 1621) The Story of St. Robert Bellarmine When Robert Bellarmine was ordained a priest in 1570, the study of Church history…
Saint Bernard (1091-1153) Cistercian monk and Doctor of the Church Homily 38 on the Song of Songs The ignorance of those who do not convert The apostle Paul says:…
READING OF THE DAY From the first letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Corìnzi 1Cor 12,31-13,13 Brothers, instead you intensely desire the greatest charisms. AND…
(d. 253) The story of St. Cornelius There was no pope for 14 months after the martyrdom of St. Fabian due to the intensity of…
Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort (1673-1716) preacher, founder of religious communities Treatise on true devotion to the Holy Virgin, § 214 Mary, support to bring…
READING OF THE DAY From the letter to the Hebrews Heb 5,7-9 Christ, in the days of his earthly life, offered prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, ...
The story of Our Lady of Sorrows For a while there were two festivals in honor of the Addolorata: one dating back to the XNUMXth century, the other to the XNUMXth century. For…
Saint Gertrude of Helfta (1256-1301) Benedictine nun The Herald of Divine Love, SC 143 Meditating on the Passion of Christ [Gertrude] was taught that when we…
READING OF THE DAY From the book of Numbers Num 21,4b-9 In those days, the people could not bear the journey. The people said against God and against ...
The story of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross At the beginning of the XNUMXth century, Saint Helena, mother of the Roman emperor Constantine, went to Jerusalem in search of the holy places of…
The phenomenon that occurred for the first time in 2006 returned last weekend repeated in the house of the owner of the painting of Jesus the Good Shepherd ...
Saint John Paul II (1920-2005) Pope Encyclical letter «Dives in misericordia», n ° 14 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana “I won't tell you until seven, ...
READING OF THE DAY First reading From the book of Sirach Sir 27, 33 - 28, 9 (NV) [gr. 27, 30 - 28, 7] Resentment and anger ...
(c. 349 - September 14, 407) The story of St. John Chrysostom The ambiguity and intrigue surrounding John, the great preacher (his name means ...
San Thalassio of Libya igumeno Centuria I, n ° 3-9, 15-16, 78, 84 "The good man brings out the good from the good treasure of his heart" (Lk ...
READING OF THE DAY From the first letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians 1Cor 10,14: 22-XNUMX My dear, stay away from idolatry. I speak as to intelligent people. Judge ...
The Story of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary This feast is a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus; both have the possibility ...
St. Augustine (354-430) bishop of Hippo (North Africa) and doctor of the Church Explanation of the sermon from the mountain, 19,63 The straw and the beam In this passage ...
READING OF THE DAY From the first letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians 1Cor 9,16-19.22b-27 Brothers, proclaiming the Gospel is not a source of pride for me, because ...
(d. 258) The story of Saint Cyprian Cyprian is important in the development of Christian thought and practice in the third century, especially in northern Africa. Highly…
St. Maximus the Confessor (ca 580-662) monk and theologian Centuria I on love, n. 16, 56-58, 60, 54 The law of Christ is love "Who I ...
READING OF THE DAY From the first letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians 1Cor 8,1b-7.11-13 Brethren, knowledge fills with pride, while love builds. If someone…
(1488-8 September 1555) History of Saint Thomas of Villanova Saint Thomas was from Castile in Spain and received his surname from the city in…
Isaac of Stella (? – ca 1171) Cistercian monk Homily for the solemnity of All Saints (2,13-20) "Blessed are you who weep now"…
READING OF THE DAY From the first letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians 1Cor 7,25-31 Brethren, regarding virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but...
(June 26, 1581 – September 8, 1654) The story of Saint Peter Claver Originally from Spain, the young Jesuit Peter Claver left the…
Saint Amadeus of Lausanne (1108-1159) Cistercian monk, later bishop Marian homily VII, SC 72 Mary, the star of the sea She was called Mary for a drawing of the…
READING OF THE DAY From the book of the prophet Michèa Mi 5,1-4a And you, Bethlehem of Ephrata, so small to be among the villages of Judah, from…
The Story of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Church has celebrated the birth of Mary since at least the XNUMXth century. A birth in September was…