St. Isidore was literally born into a family of saints in sixth century Spain. Two of his brothers, Leander and Fulgentius, and one of his sisters, Florentina, are revered as saints in Spain. It was also a family of leaders and strong minds with Leander and Fulgentius serving as bishops and Florentina as abbess.
Daily mass readings : Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Reading 1 : Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 King Nebuchadnezzar said:“Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,that you will not….
Daily mass readings : Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary Reading 1 : 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 The LORD spoke to Nathan and said:“Go, tell….
St. Peter Claver was born at Verdu, Catalonia, Spain, in 1580, of impoverished parents descended from ancient and distinguished families.
Daily mass readings : Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent Reading I : Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 In Babylon there lived a man named Joakim,who married….
St. Elizabeth was a Spanish princess who was given in marriage to King Denis of Portugal at the age of twelve. She was very beautiful and very lovable.
Daily mass readings : Fifth Sunday of Lent Scrutiny Year A Readings Reading I : Ez 37:12-14 Thus says the Lord GOD: O my people, I will open your graves and have….
St. Raymond was born at Portella, Catalonia, Spain. He was delivered by caesarean operation when his mother died in childbirth.
Daily mass readings : Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent Reading 1 : Jer 11:18-20 I knew their plot because the LORD informed me;at that time you, O LORD,….
Daily mass readings : Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent Reading 1 : Wis 2:1a, 12-22 The wicked said among themselves,thinking not aright:“Let us beset the just one, because….
