Saint Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr
Feast Day: February 9Patroness of: Dentists, those suffering from toothaches and dental diseases Historical Context and Martyrdom Saint Apollonia lived
“Fidelity in Doctrine and Witness: A Meditation on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. Cyril of Alexandria”
Commemoration of St. Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr – III Class In today’s reflection, guided by the luminous doctrine of St.
Tridentine Mass Propers February 9, 2026:
S. Cyrilli Episc. Alexandrini Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Appolloniæ Virginis et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli
Saint Josephine Bakhita (1869–1947)
Feast Day: February 8Patroness of Sudan and Victims of Human Trafficking “Be good, love the Lord, pray for those who
Reflection for Dominica in Sexagesima ~ II ClassisReadings: 2 Corinthians 11:19–33; 12:1–9 and Luke 8:4–15
In the ancient rhythm of Septuagesima, the Church prepares her children for the spiritual combat of Lent. Dominica in Sexagesima,
Tridentine Mass Readings February 8, 2026: Dominica in Sexagesima ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1BeginningIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of
Pope Saint Soter
Feast Day: April 22Papacy: c. 166–174 A.D.Martyrdom: Likely under Emperor Marcus AureliusTitle: Pope and Martyr Life and Papacy: Saint Soter,
Reflection for the Third Day within the Octave of Easter (Die III infra octavam Paschæ)Scripture: Acts 13:16, 26-33; Luke 24:36-47
“Peace be to you… Why are you troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?” (Luke 24:36,38) As the
Tridentine Mass Readings April 22, 2025: Die III infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:3-4Aqua sapiéntiæ potávit eos, allelúia: firmábitur in illis et non flectétur, allelúia: et exaltábit eos in ætérnum, allelúia,