Saint Richard of Chichester
He defended the Church from the king's interference and promoted a robust reform of the clergy in his diocese
Saint Francis of Paola
Mystic and founder of the Order of Minims, he was called “the other Francis” for his charity
Easter Monday
For the liturgy of the Church, today is Monday in the Octave of Easter. Traditionally it recalls what happened at the tomb the previous day...
Easter of Resurrection
The pain experienced by Jesus on the day of His death on the Cross, which the faithful of all times relive, acquires meaning in the light of the Resurrection, the supreme proof of His divinity and His eternal words: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
Holy Saturday
In this day the faithful are called to relive in silence and meditate on the mystery of Christ in the tomb and on His descent into hell, in soul and divinity, to proclaim salvation to the just
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 Rupert of Salzburg
Founder of churches and monasteries, he carried out an important part of his apostolate in the lands inhabited by the ancestors of Austrians and Bavarians.
Saint Ludger
The meeting with Boniface and the news of his martyrdom made a great impression on Ludger.
Saint Disma
The Good Thief is celebrated today, on the same day as the Annunciation (whose celebration in 2024 is moved to April 8). His example on the cross is extolled by the Church Fathers and in works such as the Mystical City of God.
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 Catherine of Sweden
She shared the same attraction to the Christian virtues that inspired the whole of her mother’s life (Saint Bridget) and, like her, she received heavenly revelations.
