St. John Baptist de’ Rossi (San Giovanni Battista de’ Rossi)
Feast Day: May 23Born: February 22, 1698, Voltaggio, Republic of GenoaDied: May 23, 1764, Rome, Papal StatesCanonized: 1881 by Pope
“Every Good Gift and the Spirit of Truth” — Meditating on James 1:17–21 and John 16:5–
14 in the Light of the Fourth Friday after the Octave of Easter As the Paschal season continues to unfold
Tridentine Mass Readings May 23, 2025: Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 97:1; 97:2Cantáte Dómino cánticum novum, allelúia: quia mirabília fecit Dóminus, allelúia: ante conspéctum géntium revelávit iustítiam suam, allelúia,
Saint Rita of Cascia
Feast Day: May 22Patroness of: Impossible causes, abused wives, widows, and peacemakersBorn: c. 1381 in Roccaporena, near Cascia, Umbria, ItalyDied:
“The Father of Lights and the Spirit of Truth” – A Meditation for Thursday in the Fourth Week After the Octave of Easte
Scripture readings: James 1:17–21; John 16:5–14Liturgical context: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Paschæ “Every best gift and every
Tridentine Mass Readings May 22, 2025: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 97:1; 97:2Cantáte Dómino cánticum novum, allelúia: quia mirabília fecit Dóminus, allelúia: ante conspéctum géntium revelávit iustítiam suam, allelúia,
“Steadfast in Faith: The Life and Martyrdom of St. Elphege of Canterbury”
St. Elphege, also known as Ælfheah in Old English, is a revered figure in the annals of English Christianity, particularly
Embracing Divine Mercy: Reflections on Psalm 32:5-6
On this Friday following the Second Sunday after Easter, often called “Good Shepherd Sunday,” we find ourselves enveloped in the
Tridentine Mass April 19, 2024: Friday after II Sunday after Easter
INTROIT Ps 32:5-6The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord, alleluia: by the word of the Lord were