The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
24 June — I classis (Duplex I classis with common octave, usus antiquior) I. Identity and Origins John the Baptist
“And He Began to Speak, Blessing God”: A Reflection for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
In Nativitate S. Joannis Baptistae — 24 June, I classis Epistle: Isaias 49:1–3, 5–7 · Gospel: St. Luke 1:57–68 I.
Tridentine Mass Propers June 24, 2026:
In Nativitate S. Joannis Baptistæ ~ I. classis Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIsa 49:1; 49:2De ventre matris meæ vocávit me Dóminus in nómine
Reflection for the Vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Vigilia, II classis — paramentis violaceis — sine Gloria, sine Alleluia 23 June (1962 Missale Romanum, sanctoral cycle) “Erit enim
Before the Womb: The Vigil of St. John the Baptist and the Vocation of the Forerunner
A Blog Post Reflection — In Vigilia S. Joannis Baptistæ ~ II. classis Jeremias 1:4–10 · Luke 1:5–17 I. Liturgical
Tridentine Mass Propers June 23, 2026:
In Vigilia S. Joannis Baptistæ ~ II. classisScriptura: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusLuc 1:13; 1:15; 1:14Ne
Saint Cletus (Pope Cletus) and Saint Marcellinus (Pope Marcellinus)
Saint Cletus (Pope Cletus) Biography:Saint Cletus is listed in ancient Church records as the third Pope, succeeding St. Linus and
From Darkness to Marvelous Light: A Sabbato in Albis Reflection
As the Octave of Easter draws to a close, the Church traditionally celebrated this day—Sabbato in Albis—as the final day
Tridentine Mass Readings April 26, 2025: Sabbato in Albis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 104:43.Edúxit Dóminus pópulum suum in exsultatióne, allelúia: et eléctos suos in lætítia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 104:1Confitémini Dómino et invocáte