Saint Agatha of Sicily – Virgin and Martyr
Feast: February 5thPatroness of: Nurses, breast cancer patients, rape victims, fire prevention, bell-founders, and the city of Catania ✠ Short
Reflection for the Thursday after Septuagesima: In the Spirit of St. Agatha, Virgin and MartyrReadings: 1 Corinthians 1:26–31; Matthew 19:3–12
Liturgical Context: Feria V infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ, III Classis ~ Commemoration of S. Agathæ Virginis et Martyris As the violet
Tridentine Mass Propers February 5, 2026:
S. Agathæ Virginis et Martyris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria V infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusGaudeámus omnes in Dómino, diem festum celebrántes
Saint Andrew Corsini
Feast Day: February 4Title: Bishop and ConfessorOrder: Carmelite Life of Saint Andrew Corsini Saint Andrew Corsini was born around the
Reflections on Sirach 44:16–27; 45:3–20 and Matthew 25:14–23
In the spirit of Sancti Andreæ Corsini, Episcopi et ConfessorisFeria IV infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ – III Classis The sacred liturgy
Tridentine Mass Propers February 4, 2026:
S. Andreæ Corsini Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis,
The Lay Priesthood and the Active Participation of the Laity in the Sacrifice of the Mass
The doctrine of the “lay priesthood” is deeply embedded in the fabric of Christian theology, tracing its origins to the
The Radiant Journey of Saint Mary Magdalene: From Darkness to Hope
In the rich mosaic of Christian sanctity, few figures are as compelling and transformative as Saint Mary Magdalene. Her journey
Reflecting on 1 Peter 2:1-10 and John 20:1-9: A Journey from Darkness to Light
As we find ourselves in the radiant afterglow of Easter Sunday, the Church invites us into a deep and profound
Saturday in the Octave of Easter
Introit Introitus Ps 104:43He brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness, allelúja, allelúja.Ps 4:1Give glory to
From the Floodwaters to the Font: Understanding Baptism Through Noah’s Ark
In the tapestry of Christian symbolism, few narratives are as richly woven with meaning as the story of Noah’s Ark
Reflecting on New Life and Mission: A Journey Through 1 Peter 3:18-22 and Matthew 28:16-20
As we navigate through the luminous days of the Easter Octave, the Church invites us to reflect deeply on the