St. Thomas of Villanova (1488–1555) was a Spanish Augustinian friar, theologian, and archbishop renowned for his learning, humility, and deep commitment to the poor. Born in Fuenllana and raised in Villanueva de los Infantes, he studied at the University of Alcalá, where he became a professor of philosophy before joining the Augustinian Order. Known as the “Almsgiver” and the “Father of the Poor,” he gave away much of his income to charity and lived austerely despite his high ecclesiastical office. Appointed Archbishop of Valencia in 1544, he reformed the clergy, improved education, and established hospitals, orphanages, and institutions for the marginalized. A gifted preacher with a simple, direct style, he was admired for both his scholarship and pastoral care. He died in 1555 and was canonized in 1658 by Pope Alexander VII.Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.