Saint Didacus of Alcalá
Feast Day: November 13Also known as: San Diego de AlcaláPatron of: Franciscan lay brothers, San Diego (California), healing of the
Reflection: “As the Offscouring of the World” – A Meditation for the Feast of Saint Didacus
Readings: On this day, the Church in her traditional liturgy commemorates Saint Didacus, a humble Franciscan lay brother whose hidden
Tridentine Mass Propers November 13, 2025:
S. Didaci Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam XXII post Octavam Pentecostes III. Novembris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma
St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr
Reign as Pope: A.D. 649–655Martyrdom: A.D. 656 Life and Pontificate St. Martin I was born in the early 7th century,
Blog Reflection: “Shepherd the Flock of God” — Reflections for the Feast of St. Martin, Pope and Martyr (III Class,
Tridentine Mass Propers November 12, 2025:
S. Martini Papæ et Martyris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam XXII post Octavam Pentecostes III. Novembris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIoann 21:15-17Si
ALL SOULS DAY
All Souls’ Day is a solemn day dedicated to prayer, remembrance, and intercession for the souls of the faithful departed
A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 and John 5:25-29: The Triumph of Resurrection Over Death
As we reflect on the readings for the Saturday after the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, commemorating the souls in purgatory,
Saturday after XXIII Sunday after Pentecost; Commemoration of all Souls
INTROIT 4 Esd. 2:34-35.Eternal rest give to them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them.Ps 64:2-3To You we