St. John Berchmans
St. John Berchmans (1599-1621) was a Belgian Jesuit scholastic and is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. Born in Diest, Belgium, he was the son of a shoemaker and showed an early inclination towards religious life
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25 Advent Prayers for Families to Share Each Day of Advent
During the Advent season, Christians take time to honor the birth of Jesus, God’s Son, on Earth. Christmas is a highly anticipated event in the Christian faith. It marks the birth of the Messiah in a manger to a virgin mother. This fulfills ancient prophecies. It initiates a series of events to save the world from sin. This is the essence of the Advent season.
Bl. Diana
Bl. Diana
Blessed Diana d’Andalo (1201-1236) was an Italian Dominican nun who founded the Monastery of Saint Agnes in Bologna, Italy.
St. Mary Di Rosa
St. Mary Di Rosa born Paola Francesca Maria in 1813 in Brescia, Italy, was the foundress of the Handmaids of Charity.
Daily mass readings for Dec 5, 2024
Daily mass readings: Thursday of the First Week of Advent;
Reading 1 : Is 26:1-6
Gospel : Mt 7:21, 24-27
St. Cornelius
St. Cornelius was the bishop of Rome from 251 to 2531. He was pope during a tumultuous period marked by persecution and schism within the Church.
Daily mass readings for Dec 4, 2024
Daily mass readings for Dec 4, 2024;
Reading 1: Is 25:6-10a
Gospel : Mt 15:29-37
St. Catherine de Ricci
St. Catherine de Ricci (1522-1590) was an Italian Dominican nun. She was known for her deep mystical experiences. She had a strong devotion to the Passion of Christ.
Daily mass readings for Dec 3, 2024
Daily mass readings : Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest;
Reading 1 : Is 11:1-10
Gospel : Lk 10:21-24
St. Anselm
St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033/34 – 1109) was an Italian-born Benedictine monk, abbot, philosopher, and theologian who became the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109.