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
Saint Doatus of Munstereifel
Feast Day: June 30Title: MartyrPlace: Munstereifel, Germany (historically part of the Roman province of Germania) Historical Context and Tradition Saint
Reflection: “Not from Man, but from God” — A Meditation on Galatians 1:11–20 and Matthew 10:16–22
In Commemoratione S. Pauli Apostoli ~ III. classisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes As we enter the
Tridentine Mass Readings June 30, 2025:
In Commemoratione S. Pauli Apostoli ~ III. classisTempora: Feria secunda infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitus2 Tim 1:12Scio, cui