The Leo era: The pope and paideia
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Nov. 4 Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop, Memorial
The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo (1538-1584), bishop. Charles was a member of a noble family and a nephew of Pope Pius IV. He was made a Cardinal at the age of 23 and assisted the Pope in administering the affairs of the Holy See and in governing the Church. Soon thereafter … Read more
Vatican nixes use of ‘Co-Redemptrix,’ ‘Mediatrix’ as titles for Mary
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, prays before an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Child during the rosary vigil for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Feb. 28, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Nov 4, 2025 / 08:15 am (CNA). The Vatican’s doctrinal … Read more
The Resurrection of Lazarus from the Dead. The Surprising Interpretation of Saint Ambrose of Milan
“For He raised not Lazarus alone, but the faith of all.”
Nov. 3 Monday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Martin de Porres, Religious, Opt. Mem.
Today the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres (1579-1639), who lived a life of fasting, prayer and penance as a Dominican lay brother. He was born in Peru of a Spanish knight and a Negro woman from Panama. Martin inherited the features and dark complexion of his mother, and for that … Read more
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in suffrage for deceased prelates
Pope Leo XIV leads the Church’s commemoration for his papal predecessor and 142 other bishops who died in the past year on Nov. 3, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Nov 3, 2025 / 11:04 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Monday presided over a Mass in … Read more
THE TRIUMPH OF THE RISEN CHRIST: EXPLORING HIS DESCENT INTO HELL AND GLORIOUS RESURRECTION
THE TRIUMPH OF THE RISEN CHRIST: EXPLORING HIS DESCENT INTO HELL AND GLORIOUS RESURRECTION Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 5 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraphs 631–658) proclaims one of the most profound mysteries of the Christian faith: “He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again.” These words from the … Read more
THE DIVINE CONCEPTION: UNDERSTANDING THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS
THE DIVINE CONCEPTION: UNDERSTANDING THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS The doctrine of the Virgin Birth is one of the most profound and essential affirmations within Christian theology. Found in Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 3 (456-570) of the Catechism under the phrase “He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and was born … Read more
THE MYSTERY OF THE INCARNATE SON: UNDERSTANDING JESUS CHRIST AS TRUE GOD AND TRUE MAN
THE MYSTERY OF THE INCARNATE SON: UNDERSTANDING JESUS CHRIST AS TRUE GOD AND TRUE MAN The confession found in Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Catechism — “And in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord” (430–455) — represents one of the central affirmations of the Christian faith. This declaration expresses the profound … Read more
DAILY BIBLE READINGS: NOVEMBER 03, 2025 – MONDAY
DAILY BIBLE READINGS: NOVEMBER 03, 2025 – MONDAY Monday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Romans 11:29-36 Brothers and sisters: The gifts and the call of God are irrevocable. Just as you once disobeyed God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience, so they have now disobeyed in order that, … Read more