St. John Baptist de’ Rossi (San Giovanni Battista de’ Rossi)
Feast Day: May 23Born: February 22, 1698, Voltaggio, Republic of GenoaDied: May 23, 1764, Rome, Papal StatesCanonized: 1881 by Pope
“Every Good Gift and the Spirit of Truth” — Meditating on James 1:17–21 and John 16:5–
14 in the Light of the Fourth Friday after the Octave of Easter As the Paschal season continues to unfold
Tridentine Mass Readings May 23, 2025: Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 97:1; 97:2Cantáte Dómino cánticum novum, allelúia: quia mirabília fecit Dóminus, allelúia: ante conspéctum géntium revelávit iustítiam suam, allelúia,
Saint Rita of Cascia
Feast Day: May 22Patroness of: Impossible causes, abused wives, widows, and peacemakersBorn: c. 1381 in Roccaporena, near Cascia, Umbria, ItalyDied:
“The Father of Lights and the Spirit of Truth” – A Meditation for Thursday in the Fourth Week After the Octave of Easte
Scripture readings: James 1:17–21; John 16:5–14Liturgical context: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Paschæ “Every best gift and every
Tridentine Mass Readings May 22, 2025: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 97:1; 97:2Cantáte Dómino cánticum novum, allelúia: quia mirabília fecit Dóminus, allelúia: ante conspéctum géntium revelávit iustítiam suam, allelúia,
Saint Valentine – Martyr for Christ and Patron of Love
Saint Valentine is one of the most well-known saints of the early Church, celebrated on February 14. While details of
Clothed in Virtue, Rooted in Christ: A Reflection on Colossians 3:12-17 and Matthew 13:24-30
In the liturgical cycle of the traditional Roman Rite, Feria VI infra Hebdomadam V post Epiphaniam (Friday of the Fifth
Tridentine Mass February 14, 2025: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam V post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 96:7-8Adoráte Deum, omnes Angeli eius: audívit, et lætáta est Sion: et exsultavérunt fíliæ Iudæ.Ps 96:1Dóminus regnávit, exsúltet terra:
The Power of Latin in Divine Worship: Its Effect on the Soul and the Sacred Environment
For centuries, Latin has been the sacred language of the Catholic Church, set apart for divine worship, prayer, and doctrine.