Saint Eusebius of Vercelli
Title: Bishop and ConfessorTime Period: c. 283–371 A.D.Patronage: Vercelli, defenders of the Nicene Faith Life and Legacy Saint Eusebius of
“In the Fellowship of Christ’s Sufferings”
Tuesday in the Third Week of Advent – Commemoration of St. Eusebius, Bishop and Martyr Readings: In these sacred days
Tridentine Mass Propers December 16, 2025:
S. Eusebii Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classisCommemoratio: Feria III infra Hebdomadam III Adventus Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusDan 3:84; 3:87Sacerdótes Dei, benedícite Dóminum:
Saint Virginia Centurione Bracelli (1587–1651)
Feast Day: December 15Patronage: Widows; the poor; founders of religious congregations; those facing civil unrest Noble Birth and Christian Formation
“Rejoice in the Lord Always”: A Reflection for Monday of the Third Week of Advent
Feria II infra Hebdomadam III Adventus – III. classis Philippians 4:4–7 “Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.
Tridentine Mass Propers December 15, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam III Adventus ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPhil 4:4-6Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte. Modéstia vestra nota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus enim prope est. Nihil
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,