Saint Francesca of Rome

This painting, attributed to Antonio da Viterbo the Elder (1450-1516), depicts Saint Francesca being clothed by the Blessed Virgin in the great white veil that,...

By your word revive me

Saturday of the Third Week of Lent John 8:1-11 Excessive Mercy Today’s Gospel almost did not make it into the canon of the Scriptures; it...

Now begin the mysteries

Saint Augustine preached this morning at Matins. The eloquence, the rhythm, the depth of his homily stir one to the depths of the soul. With...

Febris nostra, febris nostra . . .

Febris enim nostra, avaritia est: febris nostra, libido est: febris nostra, luxuria est: febris nostra, ambitio est: febris nostra, iracundia est. (Homilia sancti Ambrosii Episcopi...

Saint Joseph

O glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, just man, son of David, whom the very Son of God did love, honour, and...