St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr
Feast Day: November 23Title: Pope and MartyrPontificate: c. 88–99 A.D. (traditionally the third successor of St. Peter) Early Life and
Reflection on Philippians 3:17–4:3 and Matthew 16:13–19
In the Spirit of Saturday after the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany The readings for this day, drawn from Philippians and
Tridentine Mass November 23, 2024: Saturday after VI Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT Isa 59:21; 56:7The Lord says, My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of
Saint Cecilia
Feast Day: November 22Patronage: Musicians, singers, poets, and church musicSymbols: Musical instruments (especially the organ), roses, crown of martyrdom Early
Reflection on Ecclus 51:13-17 and Matt 25:1-13
In the Spirit of Feria VI After the VI Sunday After Epiphany The liturgical readings chosen for this time of
Tridentine Mass November 22, 2024: Feria VI after VI Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT Ps 118:46-47I will speak of Your decrees before kings without being ashamed. And I will delight in Your commands,
St. Silverius
Early Life:St. Silverius was born around 480 in Frosinone, Italy. He was the son of Pope Hormisdas, who served as
Reflecting on Romans 8:18-23 and Luke 5:1-11: Insights from the Church Fathers
As we approach Feria V after the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, our readings bring us to a profound contemplation of
Tridentine Mass June 20, 2024: Feria V after IV Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps. 26:1-2The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge;
St. Juliana Falconieri, Virgin (1270-1341)
Early Life:St. Juliana Falconieri was born in 1270 in Florence, Italy, into the noble Falconieri family. She was the niece
Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 10:17-18; 11:1-2 and Matthew 25:1-13 in the Spirit of Feria IV after IV Sunday after Pentecost
As we reflect on the readings from 2 Corinthians 10:17-18; 11:1-2 and Matthew 25:1-13 in the spirit of Feria IV
Tridentine Mass June 19, 2024: Feria IV after IV Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 44:8Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of
Saint Ephrem the Syrian
Saint Ephrem the Syrian, also known as Ephrem of Edessa, was a prominent Christian theologian and hymnographer of the 4th
Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and Matthew 5:13-19 in the Spirit of Feria III after the IV Sunday after Pentecost
Introduction As we reflect on the scriptures for Feria III after the IV Sunday after Pentecost, we find ourselves immersed
Tridentine Mass June 18, 2024: Feria III after IV Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Sir 15:5In the midst of the church he opened his mouth, and the Lord filled him with the spirit
St. Ephrem of Nisibis
Early Life and Background St. Ephrem, also known as Ephrem the Syrian, was born around 306 AD in Nisibis, Mesopotamia