Good Friday
Jesus nailed to the cross reveals the folly of divine Love, which fulfils the ancient promises “as a lamb led to slaughter” (Is 53:7).
Holy Thursday
On the liturgical level, Holy Thursday includes the Chrism Mass celebrated in the morning in cathedrals and the Mass in Coena Domini. The latter marks the actual beginning of the Triduum.
Saint Bernadette
In an age of advancing atheism, Bernadette's limpid faith was proof that God uses the littlest ones to carry out His greatest designs
Saints Basilissa and Anastasia
They were disciples of Peter and Paul at the time of emperor Nero. After the martyrdom of the two holy apostles they piously took care of the burial of their bodies.
Saint Lidwina
She was a Dutch mystic who offered all her sufferings to Christ for the salvation of souls and had visions of Hell, Purgatory and Paradise.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, as we are reminded in the admonition preceding the liturgy and introducing the procession: “Jesus enters Jerusalem to fulfill the mystery of death and Resurrection”.
Saint Joseph Moscati
“My place is by the side of the sick”, was the mantra of the medical luminary Saint Giuseppe Moscati (1880-1927), a model for every doctor and every man.
Saint Stanislaus
The main patron saint of Poland was dear to John Paul II...
Saint Magdalene of Canossa
She found her perfect happiness in following Christ and serving the lowliest.
Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica
He is highly venerated in the East, where the Orthodox Churches attribute to him the title of Megalomartyr (great martyr).
Saint Julia Billiart
She was the founder of an institute rich in vocations, the Sisters of Notre Dame of Namur.
Saint John Baptist de La Salle
The educational innovations of Saint John Baptist de La Salle (1651-1719) were so important that he became a giant in the history of pedagogy. It is no coincidence that Pius XII proclaimed him patron saint of educators and teachers.
