The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Memorial 2 Cor 5:14-21 (364)/Lk 2:41-51 (573). *Immaculate Heart V – Chambers. The Virgin Mary shows us her sorrowful and Immaculate Heart… Continue reading The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

As Abraham is about to sacrifice his son Isaac to God, an angel appears, preventing the patriarch from making the sacrifice. Artwork by Peter Paul Rubens Gn 22:1-19 The Testing of Abraham.* 1Some time afterward, God… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Sacrifice of Isaac – Rubens

Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition —ST. ROMUALD, Abbot. IN 976, Sergius, a nobleman of Ravenna, quarreled with a relative about an estate, and slew him… Continue reading Saint Romuald

This artwork by Tissot shows the proud pharisee praying at the front of the Temple, while the penitent publican bows his head in the back, asking God for mercy. The scene derives… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture*Parable* The Pharisee and the Publican — Tissot

Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition June 21.—ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA. ALOYSIUS, the eldest son of Ferdinand Gonzaga, Marquis of Castiglione, was born on the 9th of… Continue reading Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition June 22.—ST. PAULINUS OF NOLA. PAULINUS was of a family which boasted of a long line of senators, prefects, and… Continue reading Saint Paulinus of Nola, Saints John Fisher and Thomas More

Delilah cuts off the hair of Samson while he sleeps, in this unique artwork by A. Mantegna. Jgs 16:1-22 Samson and Delilah. 4After that he fell in love with a woman… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Samson & Delilah – Mantegna

The Nativity of John the Baptist Solemnity Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 (586) Day: Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 (587) Pss Prop. *The Voice of one crying in the… Continue reading The Nativity of John the Baptist

The Good Samaritan from Jesus Christ's parable tends the wounds of the traveler who was attacked by robbers. In the distance, the priest and Levite are walking off. Artwork by… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture*Parable* The Good Samaritan – Master of the Good Samaritan

This artwork, by C. Bloch, shows the Philistines mocking Samson, whom they captured when he lost his superhuman strength. Jgs 16:23-27 23f The lords of the Philistines assembled to offer a great… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Samson & the Philistines – Bloch

Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA. CYRIL became Patriarch of Alexandria in 412. Having at first thrown himself with ardor into the party… Continue reading Saint Cyril

Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition June 28.—ST. IRENÆUS, Bishop, Martyr. THIS Saint was born about the year 120. He was a Grecian, probably a native… Continue reading Saint Irenaeus