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 Botulph
Early Life and Formation Saint Botulph was born around the beginning of the 7th century, probably in the Kingdom of
Reflection on Sirach 44:16–27; 45:3–20 and Matthew 25:14–23
In the Light of the Fathers of the Church As we pass through the quiet days following the great octave
Tridentine Mass Readings June 17, 2025: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum.Ps 131:1.Meménto, Dómine,