• 14 December: Saint John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church

    A contemplative at the service of the Kingdom of God

    “God humbles the soul greatly in order to exalt it greatly afterward”, Saint John of the Cross once wrote. He reformed the Order of Carmel, along with Saint Teresa of Ávila, and is considered one of the most important poets in Spanish literature. His greatest works are: The Ascent of Carmel, Dark Night of the Soul, Spiritual Canticle, The Living Flame of Love.

  • August 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    The Feast of Hope for All

    On August 15, the Church celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the moment when Mary was taken up into Heaven, body and soul, by God. For Christians, Mary is the first human being to enter fully into God’s eternal glory, without experiencing bodily corruption after death.

  • October 23: Saint John of Capestrano

    A Reformer of Consciences

    With the fervor of his exhortations and prayers, he encouraged the faithful and dedicated himself to defending the freedom of Christians. This is Saint John of Capestrano, born on June 24, 1386 in Capestrano near the city of L’Aquila, to a father of German origin and an Abruzzese mother. John inherited both northern and Mediterranean traits, earning the affectionate nickname “Giantudesco.” [Germanjohn]