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,
Reflecting on Eph. 3:8-12, 14-19 and John 19:31-37 for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
As we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, our hearts are drawn to profound reflections on the
Tridentine Mass June 7, 2024: Sacred Heart of Jesus
INTROIT Ps. 32:11, 19The thoughts of His Heart are to all generations: to deliver them from death and preserve them
Saint Norbert
Early Life and Conversion Saint Norbert of Xanten, born around 1080 in Xanten, Germany, came from a noble family. Initially,
Reflection on Sirach 44:16-27; 45:3-20 and Matthew 25:14-23
As we journey through the liturgical season following the II Sunday after Pentecost, we are invited to reflect deeply on
Tridentine Mass June 6, 2024: Feria V after II Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Sir 45:30The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess
Saint Boniface
Early Life and Monastic Calling Saint Boniface, originally named Winfrid, was born around the year 675 in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom
Reflecting on Ecclus. 44:1-15 and Matt 5:1-12: Insights from the Church Fathers
In the liturgical spirit of Feria IV after the Second Sunday after Pentecost, we turn our attention to the rich
Tridentine Mass June 5, 2024: Feria IV after II Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Isa. 65:19; 65:23I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in My people. No longer shall the sound of weeping
St. Francis Caracciolo
Early Life and Conversion St. Francis Caracciolo, born Ascanio Caracciolo on October 13, 1563, in Villa Santa Maria, Italy, came
Reflection on Wisdom 4:7-14 and Luke 12:35-40: A Call to Vigilance and Righteousness
In the liturgical calendar, Feria III after the Second Sunday after Pentecost offers a profound opportunity to reflect on the