Saint John Chrysostom
Feast Day: January 27 (Traditional Roman Calendar)Title: Doctor of the ChurchPatronage: Preachers, orators, and those who suffer persecution for the
“Preach the Word, Shine the Light: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. John Chrysostom”
Feast of Sancti Joannis Chrysostomi, Episcopi, Confessoris et Ecclesiæ DoctorisClassis III – Commemoration of the Golden-Mouthed Preacher “I charge thee,
Tridentine Mass Propers January 27, 2026: S. Joannis Chrysostomi Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
Saint Polycarp of Smyrna
Bishop, Martyr, and Apostolic Father Born: c. 69 A.D.Died: c. 155–156 A.D.Patronage: against earaches; dysentery; Smyrna ✧ Life and Apostolic
Reflection on 1 John 3:10–16 and Matthew 10:26–32
In the Spirit of Saint Polycarp, Bishop and MartyrFeast: January 26 (III Classis) On this blessed day, Holy Church commemorates
Tridentine Mass Propers January 26, 2026: S. Polycarpi Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusDan 3:84; 3:87Sacerdótes Dei, benedícite Dóminum: sancti et húmiles corde, laudáte Deum.Dan 3:57Benedícite, ómnia ópera Dómini, Dómino: laudáte et
St. Stephen: The Proto-Martyr and the Transformation of Saul in the Eyes of St. Augustine.
In the fabric of early Christian history, few figures shine as brightly as St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. His
Tridentine Mass Readings December 26, 2023: The Second Day of the Octave of Christmas.
INTROIT INTROITUS Ps 118:23, 86, 23Princes met and talked against me, and the wicked persecuted me wrongfully; help me, O