St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Title: Doctor of Homilies; “Golden-Worded”Patronage: Preachers, HomilistsDied: c. 450 A.D. “He who wants to laugh with the devil cannot rejoice
Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19
In the Spirit of St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the ChurchCommemoration: Thursday in the First Week of
Tridentine Mass Propers December 4, 2025:
S. Petri Chrysologi Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio: Feria V infra Hebdomadam I Adventus Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In médio
St. Francis Xavier
Feast: December 3Patron of: Missions, missionaries, navigators, and the propagation of the FaithTitle: Apostle to the Indies Early Life and
“Go Ye into the Whole World” – A Reflection on Romans 10:10–18 and Mark 16:15–18 in the Spirit of St. Francis Xavier, Confessor
Commemoration: Wednesday in the First Week of Advent – III Classis “For with the heart, we believe unto justice; but,
Tridentine Mass Propers December 3, 2025:
S. Francisci Xaverii Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam I Adventus Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:46-47Loquébar de testimóniis tuis in conspéctu
Saint Hyacinth of Poland
Saint Hyacinth of Poland (1185–1257), also known as Jacek Odrowąż, was a Dominican friar and missionary who is celebrated as
Reflection on Sirach 31:8-11 and Luke 12:35-40
In the Spirit of the Saturday after the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost In the readings of Sirach 31:8-11 and Luke
Saint Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saint Joachim, revered as the father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, occupies a cherished place in Catholic tradition, particularly within
Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 31:8-11 and Matthew 1:1-16 in Light of St. Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Feria VI after the XII Sunday after Pentecost provides a rich opportunity to meditate on the life of St. Joachim,
Tridentine Mass August 17, 2024: Saturday after XII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 36:30-31The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom, and his tongue utters what is right. The law