The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8 September — II Class (1962 Missale Romanum), with commemoration of St. Hadrian, Martyr In Nativitate Beatæ Mariæ Virginis —
The Dawn Before the Day
A reflection for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (II. classis), with commemoration at Lauds of St. Hadrian, Martyr
Tridentine Mass Propers September 8, 2026:
Nativitate Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ II. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Hadriani Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui
Saint Cloud, Priest and Confessor
S. Clodoaldi, Presbyteri et Confessoris — Roman Martyrology, 7 September A Martyrology entry. Saint Cloud has no Mass in the
The Two Processions at the Gate
A reflection for Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam XV post Octavam Pentecostes, I. Septembris — IV. classis (7 September) Adolescens, tibi
Tridentine Mass Propers September 7, 2026:
Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam XV post Octavam Pentecostes I. Septembris ~ IV. classis Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 85:1; 85:2-3Inclína, Dómine, aurem tuam
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.