St. André Bessette
St. André Bessette (1845–1937) is one such figure. Though canonized in 2010, his life and spirituality are deeply rooted in
Reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (In Epiphania Domini ~ I. classis)Readings: Isaiah 60:1–6 & Matthew 2:1–12
“And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light, and kings in the brightness of thy rising.” — Isaiah 60:3 On
Tridentine Mass Propers January 6, 2026: In Epiphania Domini ~ I. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps
Saint John Neumann, Bishop and Confessor
Feast Day: January 5Canonized: June 19, 1977, by Pope Paul VIPatronage: Catholic education, immigrants, sick children “O humble shepherd of
Reflection for Die Quinta Januarii ~ IV. Classis
On Titus 2:11–15 and Luke 2:21by Catechismus Catholicum “For the grace of God our Savior hath appeared to all men;
Tridentine Mass Propers January 5, 2026: Die Quinta Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusIsa 9:6Puer natus est nobis, et fílius datus est nobis: cuius impérium super húmerum eius: et vocábitur
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