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,
Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland
Early Life Saint Margaret of Scotland, born around 1045 in Hungary, was the daughter of the Anglo-Saxon prince Edward the
Reflection on Proverbs 31:10-31 and Matthew 13:44-52 in the Spirit of Feria II after the Third Sunday after Pentecost
Scriptural Meditation: As we meditate on Proverbs 31:10-31 and Matthew 13:44-52, let us invite the Holy Spirit to illuminate our
Tridentine Mass June 10, 2024: Feria II after III Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 118:75; 118:120I know, O Lord, that Your ordinances are just, and in Your faithfulness You have afflicted me.
Saints Primus and Felician
Saints Primus and Felician were two brothers who lived during the 3rd century. Their steadfast commitment to the Christian faith
Reflection on 1 Peter 5:6-11 and Luke 15:1-10 for the Third Sunday after Pentecost
As we journey through the liturgical year, the readings for the Third Sunday after Pentecost invite us to reflect deeply
Tridentine Mass June 9, 2024: III Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps. 24:16, 18Look toward me, and have pity on me, O Lord, for I am alone and afflicted. Put
Reflecting on the Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Salve, Sancta Parens
The Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated under the title Salve, Sancta Parens (Hail, Holy Parent), is a profound
Reflection on Ecclus 24:14-16 and Luke 11:27-28
The Wisdom and Blessedness of the Virgin Mary As we celebrate the Saturday after the Second Sunday after Pentecost with
Tridentine Mass June 8, 2024: Saturday after II Sunday after Pentecost- Mass of the B. V. M. – Salve, Sancta Parens
INTROIT Hail, holy Mother, who in childbirth brought forth the King Who rules heaven and earth world without end.Ps 44:2My
A Heart Full of Love: Reflecting on the History of the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus stands as one of the most profound expressions of Catholic piety, embodying