The Humility and Obedience of Mary
Although Our Lady was not bound by the Law of purification, being ever-virgin and immaculate, she willingly submitted to the
“And suddenly the Lord whom you seek will come to His temple”A Reflection on Malachi 3:1–4 and Luke 2:22–32
In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis – II ClassisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ On this blessed feast, In Purificatione Beatæ
Tridentine Mass Propers February 2, 2026:
In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ II. classisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ Ante Missam Top NextDe Benedictione CandelarumSi candelarum benedictio et processio,
Saint Brigid of Ireland (c. 451–525)
Abbess of Kildare, Virgin, Wonderworker, and Patroness of Ireland Feast Day: February 1Patronage: Ireland, poets, dairymaids, blacksmiths, healers, midwives, children
Running the Race: A Septuagesima Reflection on Grace and Perseverance
As the violet vestments reappear on the altar and the joyful Alleluia falls silent, the Church leads us gently but
Tridentine Mass Readings February 1, 2026: Dominica in Septuagesima ~ 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
Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul (June 29)
Introduction The Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, twin pillars of the Holy Catholic Church, is among the
Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul ~ I ClassisCommemoration: III Sunday After PentecostScriptural Reflection: Acts 12:1–11; Matthew 16:13–19Theme: The Rock and the Chains — Apostolic Witness and Deliverance
In the sacred liturgy of the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the Church presents us with two readings of
Tridentine Mass Readings June 29, 2025:
SS. Apostolorum Petri et Pauli ~ I. classisCommemoratio: Dominica III Post Pentecosten Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusActs 12:11Nunc scio vere, quia misit Dóminus Angelum