Saint Thomas Aquinas, Confessor and Doctor of the Church
Title: The Angelic DoctorPatron of: Catholic schools, students, philosophers, theologians “Contemplata aliis tradere — To hand on to others the
“Fools for Christ and Treasures in Heaven”
Reflection for the Feast of Saint Peter Nolasco, Confessor (III Class)Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:9–14; Luke 12:32–34 In the gentle glow
Tridentine Mass Propers January 28, 2026: S. Petri Nolasci Confessoris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
Saint John Chrysostom
Feast Day: January 27 (Traditional Roman Calendar)Title: Doctor of the ChurchPatronage: Preachers, orators, and those who suffer persecution for the
“Preach the Word, Shine the Light: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. John Chrysostom”
Feast of Sancti Joannis Chrysostomi, Episcopi, Confessoris et Ecclesiæ DoctorisClassis III – Commemoration of the Golden-Mouthed Preacher “I charge thee,
Tridentine Mass Propers January 27, 2026: S. Joannis Chrysostomi Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord
The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord, celebrated on December 24, holds profound significance in the liturgical calendar as
“Called to Belong to Jesus Christ” — A Reflection on Romans 1:1–6 and Matthew 1:18–21 in the Spirit of Christmas Eve
As the Church approaches the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, the readings of the Vigil Mass echo with
Tridentine Mass December 24, 2024: In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini
Ante Missam IntroitusExod 16:6; 16:7Hódie sciétis, quia véniet Dóminus et salvábit nos: et mane vidébitis glóriam eius.Ps 23:1Dómini est terra, et