Saint Sylvester, the Last Saint of the Year
On this last day of the calendar year, we celebrate in muted tones the mysterious and shadowy Pope Saint Sylvester I, who reigned from...
Saint John the Beloved, Seer of Patmos
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Audience Hall
Wednesday, 23 August 2006
John, the Seer of Patmos
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In the last Catechesis we had reached the meditation...
Pope Benedict and Saint Stephen
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In our recent Catecheses we have seen how through personal and community prayer the...
The Birth of Our Saviour, the Light of the Nations
When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared, He saved us (Tit. 3:4). ⧾
Today, with great joy we celebrate the manifestation...
The Nativity of Our Saviour
Many fond memories emerge when I think about celebrating Christmas over the years, such as being with family, exchanging gifts, enjoying delicious food and...
Fourth Sunday: Ite Ad Joseph
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home (Mt. 1:24).
On this...
Proximately Preparing for Christ: The O Antiphons
On December 17th we begin the seven days of proximate preparation for Christmas, analogous to the more familiar twelve days of Christmas, after Christmas. ...
Gaudete Sunday: The Baptist’s Joyful Humility
‘Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom...
Our Lady’s Triumph
All fair art thou, O Mary: nor is original sin found in thee (Alleluia Verse).
Today’s glorious Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed...
I am the Immaculate Conception
I am the Immaculate Conception
These are the words Our Lady said to Saint Bernadette Sobirous, when the young saint asked the 'beautiful lady' who...