Saint Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr
Feast Day: February 9Patroness of: Dentists, those suffering from toothaches and dental diseases Historical Context and Martyrdom Saint Apollonia lived
“Fidelity in Doctrine and Witness: A Meditation on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. Cyril of Alexandria”
Commemoration of St. Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr – III Class In today’s reflection, guided by the luminous doctrine of St.
Tridentine Mass Propers February 9, 2026:
S. Cyrilli Episc. Alexandrini Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Appolloniæ Virginis et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli
Saint Josephine Bakhita (1869–1947)
Feast Day: February 8Patroness of Sudan and Victims of Human Trafficking “Be good, love the Lord, pray for those who
Reflection for Dominica in Sexagesima ~ II ClassisReadings: 2 Corinthians 11:19–33; 12:1–9 and Luke 8:4–15
In the ancient rhythm of Septuagesima, the Church prepares her children for the spiritual combat of Lent. Dominica in Sexagesima,
Tridentine Mass Readings February 8, 2026: Dominica in Sexagesima ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1BeginningIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist, celebrated on June 24th, holds a significant place in the liturgical calendar of
A Reflection on Isaiah 49:1-3, 5-7 and Luke 1:57-68 in the Spirit of Feria II after the V Sunday after Pentecost: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The Voice Crying in the Wilderness: Isaiah and the Forerunner On this day, we reflect upon the readings from Isaiah
Tridentine Mass June 24, 2024: Feria II after V Sunday after Pentecost, Nativity of St. John the Baptist
INTROIT Isa 49:1-2From my mother’s womb the Lord called me by my name, and made of me a sharp-edged sword;