Saint Nicephorus of Constantinople
Feast Day: March 13 (Roman Martyrology)Title: Confessor, Patriarch of ConstantinopleDates: Born c. 758 – Died June 2, 828Also known as:
“Why Stand Ye Gazing? – A Reflection for Feria II Post Ascensionem”
Scripture: Acts 1:1–11 and Mark 16:14–20Theme: The Lord’s Ascension and Our Apostolic Call As the Church enters the days between
Tridentine Mass Readings June 2, 2025: Feria II post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusActa 1:11Viri Galilǽi, quid admirámini aspiciéntes in cœlum? allelúia: quemádmodum vidístis eum ascendéntem in cœlum, ita véniet, allelúia, allelúia,
Saint Angela Merici
Born: March 21, 1474, Desenzano del Garda, ItalyDied: January 27, 1540, Brescia, ItalyCanonized: May 24, 1807 by Pope Pius VIIFounder
Reflection: Awaiting the Paraclete – A Meditation for the Sunday After the AscensionScriptural Readings: 1 Peter 4:7–11; John 15:26–27; 16:1–4Dominica post Ascensionem (Sunday after the Ascension)
As Holy Church draws us into the sacred pause between the Ascension of Our Lord and the coming of the
Tridentine Mass Readings June 1, 2025: Dominica post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:7; 26:8; 26:9Exáudi, Dómine, vocem meam, qua clamávi ad te, allelúia: tibi dixit cor meum, quæsívi vultum tuum,
Reflecting on the Epistle Sirach 51:1-8; 5:12 and Gospel Matthew 25:1-13 for January 30, 2024.
Sirach 51:1-8 and 5:12 emphasize the value of wisdom and the profound impact it has on a person’s life. Wisdom,
Tridentine Mass Readings January 30, 2024: Feria III after Septuagesima
INTROIT Ps 118:46-47.I will speak of Your decrees before kings without being ashamed. And I will delight in Your commands,