MEMORIAL OF MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (Celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost Sunday) Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary […]
Saint Vincent of Lérins (d. c. 445) was a monk and theologian renowned for his treatise, the Commonitorium. He famously formulated the “Vincentian Canon” to distinguish […]
COMPASSIONATE LOVE FROM CHILDHOOD Even as a child, Saint John Baptist de Rossi showed deep kindness toward the poor, the sick, and those who suffered. His […]
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING 23 MAY, 2026 John 21:20-25 Peter turned and saw the disciple following whom Jesus loved, the one who had also reclined upon his […]
FEAST OF SAINT GIOVANNI BATTISTA DÉ ROSSI/JOHN THE BAPTIST DE ROSSI, ROMAN PRIEST FEAST DAY – 23rd MAY Giovanni Battista de’ Rossi (22 February 1698 […]
HER CHILDHOOD DESIRE FOR RELIGIOUS LIFE From childhood, Rita loved prayer, silence, and the things of God. Though her parents desired marriage for her, her heart […]
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING 22 MAY, 2026 John 21:15-19 After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, […]
FIDELITY DURING PERSECUTION When churches were closed and priests were hunted during the Mexican persecution, St. Christopher Magallanes and his companions continued celebrating the sacraments secretly […]