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 Bartholomew
Saint Bartholomew is one of the Twelve Apostles, mentioned sixth in the three Gospel lists (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 and Luke 6:12-19 in Light of the Saturday after the 13th Sunday after Pentecost
On this Saturday following the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, the readings from 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 and Luke 6:12-19 invite us
Tridentine Mass August 24, 2024: Saturday after XIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 138:17To me, Your friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened.Ps 138:1-2O Lord, You