Nov 4 – Memorial for St. Charles Borromeo, bishop St. Charles (1538-1584) was born to a wealthy, noble family, the third of six children, and the son of Count Giberto II Borromeo and Marghertita de’ Medici. He was the nephew of Pope Pius IV. He suffered from a speech impediment, but studied in Milan, and... Continue Reading →
4 November, Monday — Use Me, Lord
Nov 4 – Memorial for St. Charles Borromeo, bishop St. Charles (1538-1584) was born to a wealthy, noble family, the third of six children, and the son of Count Giberto II Borromeo and Marghertita de’ Medici. He was the nephew of Pope Pius IV. He suffered from a speech impediment, but studied in Milan, and... Continue Reading →
28 May, Sunday — On Gifts
28 May -- Pentecost The Christian holiday of Pentecost, which is celebrated on the 50th day after the weekly Sabbath during the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Leviticus 23:15), commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as... Continue Reading →
30 December, Wednesday – New Year Resolution
6th day within the Octave of Christmas 1 Jn 2:12-17Lk 2:36-40 ...and the world, with all it craves for, is coming to an end; but anyone who does the will of God remains for ever. I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions...never have been. I think this is because I’ve been apathetic for the most... Continue Reading →