Exaltation of the Holy Cross–R (II)
This feast commemorates both the dedication of the basilica built by Constantine for the Holy Sepulcher, and also the return of the
The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary–W (II) – St. Nicomedes, Martyr–R (Comm.)
The psalms of David and the prophecies of Isaias told rather plainly what would happen to Mary's Son. But to help extend
Sts. Cornelius, Pope, & Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs–R (III) – Sts. Euphemia, Lucy & Geminianus, Martyrs–R (Comm.)
ST. CORNELIUS, the successor of St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr, was one of the greatest Popes of the third century. He was
Ferial–G (IV) – Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi, Confessor–W (Comm.)
In 1224, two years before his death, three years after he had laid down active leadership of his order, Francis of Assisi
St. Joseph Cupertino, Confessor–W (III)
Joseph of Cupertino, O.F.M. Conv. (Italian: Giuseppe da Copertino) (June 17, 1603 - September 18, 1663) was an Italian Conventual Franciscan friar
St. Januarius & Companions, Martyrs–R (III)
Januarius, also known as Januarius I of Benevento, was Bishop of Naples and is a martyr and saint of the Roman Catholic
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost–G (II)
Eustace became known as a patron saint of hunters and firefighters, and also of anyone facing adversity; he was traditionally included among
St. Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist–R (II)
Like the other evangelists, Matthew is often depicted in Christian art with one of the four living creatures of Revelation 4:7. The
St. Thomas of Villanova, Bishop, Confessor–W (III) – St. Maurice & Companions, Martyrs–R (Comm.)
St. Thomas of Villanova O.S.A. (1488-1555) was a Spanish friar of the Order of Saint Augustine who was a noted preacher, ascetic
(f/pa) Ember Wednesday–V (II) – St. Linus, Pope, Martyr–R (Comm.) – St. Thecla, Virgin, Martyr
Very little is known of Pope Linus, the immediate successor of St. Peter, beyond the fact that he ruled the Christian community