The Humility and Obedience of Mary
Although Our Lady was not bound by the Law of purification, being ever-virgin and immaculate, she willingly submitted to the
“And suddenly the Lord whom you seek will come to His temple”A Reflection on Malachi 3:1–4 and Luke 2:22–32
In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis – II ClassisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ On this blessed feast, In Purificatione Beatæ
Tridentine Mass Propers February 2, 2026:
In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ II. classisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ Ante Missam Top NextDe Benedictione CandelarumSi candelarum benedictio et processio,
Saint Brigid of Ireland (c. 451–525)
Abbess of Kildare, Virgin, Wonderworker, and Patroness of Ireland Feast Day: February 1Patronage: Ireland, poets, dairymaids, blacksmiths, healers, midwives, children
Running the Race: A Septuagesima Reflection on Grace and Perseverance
As the violet vestments reappear on the altar and the joyful Alleluia falls silent, the Church leads us gently but
Tridentine Mass Readings February 1, 2026: Dominica in Septuagesima ~ 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
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Abbot, Doctor of the Church, and Mellifluous Doctor Feast Day: August 20Born: 1090, Fontaine-lès-Dijon, Burgundy, FranceDied:
Reflection on Ecclus 39:6-14 and Matthew 5:13-19: The Wisdom of the Righteous and the Light of the World
In the spirit of the Feria III after the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, we are invited to meditate deeply on
Tridentine Mass August 20, 2024: Feria III after XIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ecclus 15:5In the midst of the assembly he opened his mouth; and the Lord filled him with the spirit