September, 2024 - Traditio Catholica

St. Teresa of Avila, born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada in 1515 in Gotarrendura, Spain, is one of the

In reflecting upon 2 Corinthians 10:17-18; 11:1-2 and Matthew 25:1-13, we find profound themes of humility, spiritual vigilance, and readiness

INTROIT Ps 44:8Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of

St. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr, is an early Church figure who served as Bishop of Rome in the early

As the Church journeys through the liturgical year, the readings for Feria II after the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost direct

INTROIT John 21:15-17If thou lovest me, Simon Peter, feed my lambs, feed my sheep.Ps 29:2I will extol thee, O Lord,

St. Jerome (ca. 347–420 AD) was one of the most influential Church Fathers, known for his scholarly contributions, deep asceticism,

In the readings for Feria II after the XIX Sunday after Pentecost, we encounter two powerful exhortations that shape our

INTROIT Sir 15:5In the midst of the church he opened his mouth, and the Lord filled him with the spirit

The Feast of the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel is celebrated in the Traditional Catholic calendar on September 29th.

In the Spirit of the XIX Sunday after Pentecost: The Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel As we reflect on

INTROIT Ps 102:20Bless the Lord, all you His Angels, you mighty in strength, who do His bidding, obeying His spoken

St. Wenceslaus, also known as Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, was a 10th-century Christian ruler whose life and martyrdom have

In the Spirit of the Saturday after the XVIII Sunday after Pentecost In today’s liturgy, the readings from the Book

INTROIT Ps 20:2-3In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly. Thou

Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers born in Arabia in the 3rd century. They are celebrated as early Christian