Saint Virginia Centurione Bracelli (1587–1651)
Feast Day: December 15Patronage: Widows; the poor; founders of religious congregations; those facing civil unrest Noble Birth and Christian Formation
“Rejoice in the Lord Always”: A Reflection for Monday of the Third Week of Advent
Feria II infra Hebdomadam III Adventus – III. classis Philippians 4:4–7 “Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.
Tridentine Mass Propers December 15, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam III Adventus ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPhil 4:4-6Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte. Modéstia vestra nota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus enim prope est. Nihil
Saint John of the Cross
Feast Day: December 14Doctor of the ChurchCarmelite Reformer, Mystic, and Poet Early Life (1542–1563) Saint John of the Cross was
“Gaudete in Domino semper”: A Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent (Phil 4:4–7; John 1:19–28)Dominica III Adventus – I. classis
“Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men: The Lord is
Tridentine Mass December 14, 2025: Dominica III Adventus ~ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitSacerdos paratus cum ingreditur ad Altare, facta illi debita reverentia, signat se signo crucis a fronte ad pectus, et
Saint Placid and Companions, Martyrs.
St. Placid (or Placidus), together with his companions, is venerated as a martyr in the Benedictine tradition, with their feast
Reflection on the readings from Ecclus 24:14-16 and Luke 11:27-28
In reflecting on the readings from Ecclus 24:14-16 and Luke 11:27-28, particularly within the context of the Saturday after the
Tridentine Mass October 5, 2024: Saturday after XIX Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Hail, holy Mother, who in childbirth brought forth the King Who rules heaven and earth world without end.Ps 44:2My