A Prayer for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis
God, Who, in Thine ineffable providence, didst will that Thy servant Francis should be numbered among the high priests; grant, we beseech Thee, that he, who on earth held the place of Thine only-begotten Son, may be joined forevermore to the fellowship of Thy holy pontiffs.
Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with […]
Easter Sunday — A Message from St. Pope John Paul II
imitator of Andrea Mantegna,
cir. 1460-1550
Translation of the Gospel According to Mark (16:1-7)
At that time, Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought sweet spices, that coming they might anoint Jesus. And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came […]
A Hymn for Good Friday
Abroad the regal banners fly,
Now shines the cross’s mystery;
Upon it Life did death endure,
And yet by death did life procure.
Who, wounded with a direful spear,
Did, purposely to wash us clear
From stain of sin, pour out a flood
Of precious water mixed with blood.
That which the prophet-king of old
Hath […]
