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I finally made it to the Chapel of the Crucifix in the Basilica of St. Clare in Assisi & venerate the original San Damiano Cross.
December 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I finally made it to the Chapel of the Crucifix in the Basilica of St. Clare in Assisi & venerate the original San Damiano Cross.
Today is the Solemnity of Christ the King.
Instituted to give public homage to Christ, the Ruler of the world, by Pope Pius XI, 1925. Every year on this day is renewed the consecration of the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Instituted to give public homage to Christ, the Ruler of the world, by Pope Pius XI, 1925. Every year on this day is renewed the consecration of the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Today is the Solemnity of Christ the King.
Instituted to give public homage to Christ, the Ruler of the world, by Pope Pius XI, 1925. Every year on this day is renewed the consecration of the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Instituted to give public homage to Christ, the Ruler of the world, by Pope Pius XI, 1925. Every year on this day is renewed the consecration of the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Today, November 21, is the memorial of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary.
Mary's parents, Joachim and Anne, who had been childless, received a heavenly message that they would have a child. In thanksgiving for the gift of their daughter,
Mary's parents, Joachim and Anne, who had been childless, received a heavenly message that they would have a child. In thanksgiving for the gift of their daughter,
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Today, November 21, is the memorial of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary.
Mary's parents, Joachim and Anne, who had been childless, received a heavenly message that they would have a child. In thanksgiving for the gift of their daughter,
Mary's parents, Joachim and Anne, who had been childless, received a heavenly message that they would have a child. In thanksgiving for the gift of their daughter,
A blessed All Saints Day to all!
“Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects” (James 5:16-17).
“Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects” (James 5:16-17).
November 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A blessed All Saints Day to all!
“Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects” (James 5:16-17).
“Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects” (James 5:16-17).
Today, October 20, is the memorial of Saint Artemius.
From the 8th century work “Artemii Passio,” it states that Artemius was a senator and occupied a high position during the reign of Emperor Constantine. When Julian the Apostate took over the empire, Artemius,
From the 8th century work “Artemii Passio,” it states that Artemius was a senator and occupied a high position during the reign of Emperor Constantine. When Julian the Apostate took over the empire, Artemius,
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Today, October 20, is the memorial of Saint Artemius.
From the 8th century work “Artemii Passio,” it states that Artemius was a senator and occupied a high position during the reign of Emperor Constantine. When Julian the Apostate took over the empire, Artemius,
From the 8th century work “Artemii Passio,” it states that Artemius was a senator and occupied a high position during the reign of Emperor Constantine. When Julian the Apostate took over the empire, Artemius,
Today, October 18, is the feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist.
Born to pagan Greek parents, and possibly a slave, Luke was one of the earliest converts to Christianity. Luke was a physician who studied in Antioch and Tarsus. Some accounts mention that the evangelist may have been a ship‘s doctor.
Born to pagan Greek parents, and possibly a slave, Luke was one of the earliest converts to Christianity. Luke was a physician who studied in Antioch and Tarsus. Some accounts mention that the evangelist may have been a ship‘s doctor.
October 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Today, October 18, is the feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist.
Born to pagan Greek parents, and possibly a slave, Luke was one of the earliest converts to Christianity. Luke was a physician who studied in Antioch and Tarsus. Some accounts mention that the evangelist may have been a ship‘s doctor.
Born to pagan Greek parents, and possibly a slave, Luke was one of the earliest converts to Christianity. Luke was a physician who studied in Antioch and Tarsus. Some accounts mention that the evangelist may have been a ship‘s doctor.
Today, October 8, is the memorial of St. Reparata.
The saint lived in the 3rd century AD in Caesarea Maritima, Palestine. Different sources peg Reparata’s age between 11 to 20 years when she was arrested for her Christian faith during the persecution of the Emperor Decius.
The saint lived in the 3rd century AD in Caesarea Maritima, Palestine. Different sources peg Reparata’s age between 11 to 20 years when she was arrested for her Christian faith during the persecution of the Emperor Decius.
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today, October 8, is the memorial of St. Reparata.
The saint lived in the 3rd century AD in Caesarea Maritima, Palestine. Different sources peg Reparata’s age between 11 to 20 years when she was arrested for her Christian faith during the persecution of the Emperor Decius.
The saint lived in the 3rd century AD in Caesarea Maritima, Palestine. Different sources peg Reparata’s age between 11 to 20 years when she was arrested for her Christian faith during the persecution of the Emperor Decius.
Today, October 4, is the memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Francis was the son of a rich cloth merchant, enjoyed a good education, and worked in his father’s business. The downside was, he had a rather wayward youth. He engaged in street fighting and even became a soldier.
Francis was the son of a rich cloth merchant, enjoyed a good education, and worked in his father’s business. The downside was, he had a rather wayward youth. He engaged in street fighting and even became a soldier.
October 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Today, October 4, is the memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Francis was the son of a rich cloth merchant, enjoyed a good education, and worked in his father’s business. The downside was, he had a rather wayward youth. He engaged in street fighting and even became a soldier.
Francis was the son of a rich cloth merchant, enjoyed a good education, and worked in his father’s business. The downside was, he had a rather wayward youth. He engaged in street fighting and even became a soldier.
Today, October 2, is the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels.
This celebration started in many local calendars centuries ago, and was widely known by the 16th century.
Pope Paul V placed a feast venerating the angels on the general calendar on September 27, 1608.
This celebration started in many local calendars centuries ago, and was widely known by the 16th century.
Pope Paul V placed a feast venerating the angels on the general calendar on September 27, 1608.
October 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Today, October 2, is the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels.
This celebration started in many local calendars centuries ago, and was widely known by the 16th century.
Pope Paul V placed a feast venerating the angels on the general calendar on September 27, 1608.
This celebration started in many local calendars centuries ago, and was widely known by the 16th century.
Pope Paul V placed a feast venerating the angels on the general calendar on September 27, 1608.
Today, September 29, is the feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael the Archangels.
They are the three angels mentioned by name in the Bible. Michael (“Who is like God”) was the archangel who battled against Satan and all the bad angels.
They are the three angels mentioned by name in the Bible. Michael (“Who is like God”) was the archangel who battled against Satan and all the bad angels.
September 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Today, September 29, is the feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael the Archangels.
They are the three angels mentioned by name in the Bible. Michael (“Who is like God”) was the archangel who battled against Satan and all the bad angels.
They are the three angels mentioned by name in the Bible. Michael (“Who is like God”) was the archangel who battled against Satan and all the bad angels.
Today, September 25, is the memorial of Blessed Herman the Cripple.
Author of the "Salve Regina" and the "Alma Redemptoris Mater."
Herman was born in 1013 with a cleft palate and cerebral palsy. He suffered from severe physical disabilities and could hardly speak.
Author of the "Salve Regina" and the "Alma Redemptoris Mater."
Herman was born in 1013 with a cleft palate and cerebral palsy. He suffered from severe physical disabilities and could hardly speak.
September 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Today, September 25, is the memorial of Blessed Herman the Cripple.
Author of the "Salve Regina" and the "Alma Redemptoris Mater."
Herman was born in 1013 with a cleft palate and cerebral palsy. He suffered from severe physical disabilities and could hardly speak.
Author of the "Salve Regina" and the "Alma Redemptoris Mater."
Herman was born in 1013 with a cleft palate and cerebral palsy. He suffered from severe physical disabilities and could hardly speak.
Today, September 20, is the memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, Saint Paul Chong Hasang, and Companion-Martyrs of Korea.
During the terrible persecutions that occurred in the 19th century (in 1839, 1866, and 1867), 103 members of the Christian community of Korea became martyrs.
During the terrible persecutions that occurred in the 19th century (in 1839, 1866, and 1867), 103 members of the Christian community of Korea became martyrs.
September 20, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Today, September 20, is the memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, Saint Paul Chong Hasang, and Companion-Martyrs of Korea.
During the terrible persecutions that occurred in the 19th century (in 1839, 1866, and 1867), 103 members of the Christian community of Korea became martyrs.
During the terrible persecutions that occurred in the 19th century (in 1839, 1866, and 1867), 103 members of the Christian community of Korea became martyrs.
"Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God for you are His and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that would be to wrong Him." (St. John of the Cross)
September 18, 2025 at 6:36 AM
"Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God for you are His and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that would be to wrong Him." (St. John of the Cross)
Today, September 8, is the feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Your birth, O Virgin Mother of God, proclaims joy to the whole world, for from you arose the glorious Sun of Justice, Christ our God;
Your birth, O Virgin Mother of God, proclaims joy to the whole world, for from you arose the glorious Sun of Justice, Christ our God;
September 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Today, September 8, is the feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Your birth, O Virgin Mother of God, proclaims joy to the whole world, for from you arose the glorious Sun of Justice, Christ our God;
Your birth, O Virgin Mother of God, proclaims joy to the whole world, for from you arose the glorious Sun of Justice, Christ our God;
Today, August 22, is the memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This memorial was decreed by Pope Pius XII in his encyclical "Ad caeli reginam" to recognize and celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of the world, of the angels, of heaven, etc.
This memorial was decreed by Pope Pius XII in his encyclical "Ad caeli reginam" to recognize and celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of the world, of the angels, of heaven, etc.
August 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Today, August 22, is the memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This memorial was decreed by Pope Pius XII in his encyclical "Ad caeli reginam" to recognize and celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of the world, of the angels, of heaven, etc.
This memorial was decreed by Pope Pius XII in his encyclical "Ad caeli reginam" to recognize and celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of the world, of the angels, of heaven, etc.
This week I'm giving a lecture on St. Teresa of Avila's '3rd Dwelling Places' from her "The Interior Castle" for Third Order Carmelite clerics.
August 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
This week I'm giving a lecture on St. Teresa of Avila's '3rd Dwelling Places' from her "The Interior Castle" for Third Order Carmelite clerics.
Today, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Assumption completes God's work in the Blessed Mother since it was not fitting that the flesh that had given life to God Himself should ever undergo corruption.
The Assumption completes God's work in the Blessed Mother since it was not fitting that the flesh that had given life to God Himself should ever undergo corruption.
August 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Today, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Assumption completes God's work in the Blessed Mother since it was not fitting that the flesh that had given life to God Himself should ever undergo corruption.
The Assumption completes God's work in the Blessed Mother since it was not fitting that the flesh that had given life to God Himself should ever undergo corruption.
Today, August 14, is the memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe.
Maximilian was born in 1894 in Poland and became a Franciscan Conventual. He contracted tuberculosis and, though he recovered, he remained sickly all his life.
Maximilian was born in 1894 in Poland and became a Franciscan Conventual. He contracted tuberculosis and, though he recovered, he remained sickly all his life.
August 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Today, August 14, is the memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe.
Maximilian was born in 1894 in Poland and became a Franciscan Conventual. He contracted tuberculosis and, though he recovered, he remained sickly all his life.
Maximilian was born in 1894 in Poland and became a Franciscan Conventual. He contracted tuberculosis and, though he recovered, he remained sickly all his life.
Today, August 8, is the memorial of Saint Dominic.
Founder of the Order of Preachers.
Dominic was born in 1170 in Caleruega, Spain and named after St. Dominic of Silos.
He worked for clerical reform and made it his mission to combat heretics, especially the Albigensians.
Founder of the Order of Preachers.
Dominic was born in 1170 in Caleruega, Spain and named after St. Dominic of Silos.
He worked for clerical reform and made it his mission to combat heretics, especially the Albigensians.
August 8, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Today, August 8, is the memorial of Saint Dominic.
Founder of the Order of Preachers.
Dominic was born in 1170 in Caleruega, Spain and named after St. Dominic of Silos.
He worked for clerical reform and made it his mission to combat heretics, especially the Albigensians.
Founder of the Order of Preachers.
Dominic was born in 1170 in Caleruega, Spain and named after St. Dominic of Silos.
He worked for clerical reform and made it his mission to combat heretics, especially the Albigensians.
Today, August 6, is the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus.
August 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today, August 6, is the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus.
Today, July 30, is the memorial of Saint Peter Chrysologus.
Doctor of the Church and bishop.
Peter was an adult convert to Christianity.
He became bishop of Ravenna, Italy in 433.
Doctor of the Church and bishop.
Peter was an adult convert to Christianity.
He became bishop of Ravenna, Italy in 433.
July 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Today, July 30, is the memorial of Saint Peter Chrysologus.
Doctor of the Church and bishop.
Peter was an adult convert to Christianity.
He became bishop of Ravenna, Italy in 433.
Doctor of the Church and bishop.
Peter was an adult convert to Christianity.
He became bishop of Ravenna, Italy in 433.
Today, July 29, is the memorial of Saint Martha.
Patron saint of hotel-keepers.
Together with her siblings Lazarus and Mary, she is described as living in the village of Bethany near Jerusalem. She was a friend of Jesus, and hostess to Him in her house.
Patron saint of hotel-keepers.
Together with her siblings Lazarus and Mary, she is described as living in the village of Bethany near Jerusalem. She was a friend of Jesus, and hostess to Him in her house.
July 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today, July 29, is the memorial of Saint Martha.
Patron saint of hotel-keepers.
Together with her siblings Lazarus and Mary, she is described as living in the village of Bethany near Jerusalem. She was a friend of Jesus, and hostess to Him in her house.
Patron saint of hotel-keepers.
Together with her siblings Lazarus and Mary, she is described as living in the village of Bethany near Jerusalem. She was a friend of Jesus, and hostess to Him in her house.
Today, July 25, is the feast of Saint James the Greater.
He was one of the 12 Apostles, the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of St. John the Apostle.
He left everything when Christ called him to be a fisher of men.
He was one of the 12 Apostles, the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of St. John the Apostle.
He left everything when Christ called him to be a fisher of men.
July 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today, July 25, is the feast of Saint James the Greater.
He was one of the 12 Apostles, the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of St. John the Apostle.
He left everything when Christ called him to be a fisher of men.
He was one of the 12 Apostles, the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of St. John the Apostle.
He left everything when Christ called him to be a fisher of men.
Today, July 16, is the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as patroness of the Carmelite Order.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as patroness of the Carmelite Order.
July 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Today, July 16, is the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as patroness of the Carmelite Order.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as patroness of the Carmelite Order.
Today, July 11, is the memorial of Saint Benedict.
Founder of the Benedictines.
Benedict was born at Nursia in Umbria about the year 480, with his twin St. Scholastica.
He was educated at Rome. He began the eremitic life at Subiaco where he gathered disciples, and then went to Monte Cassino.
Founder of the Benedictines.
Benedict was born at Nursia in Umbria about the year 480, with his twin St. Scholastica.
He was educated at Rome. He began the eremitic life at Subiaco where he gathered disciples, and then went to Monte Cassino.
July 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Today, July 11, is the memorial of Saint Benedict.
Founder of the Benedictines.
Benedict was born at Nursia in Umbria about the year 480, with his twin St. Scholastica.
He was educated at Rome. He began the eremitic life at Subiaco where he gathered disciples, and then went to Monte Cassino.
Founder of the Benedictines.
Benedict was born at Nursia in Umbria about the year 480, with his twin St. Scholastica.
He was educated at Rome. He began the eremitic life at Subiaco where he gathered disciples, and then went to Monte Cassino.