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 Bernardine Realino (1530–1616)
Feast Day: July 2Patron of: Lecce, Italy; Jesuit novices Early Life and Education Saint Bernardine Realino was born in Carpi,
A Reflection on Song of Songs 2:8–14 and Luke 1:39–47 in the Spirit of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes leaping upon the mountains, bounding over the hills.” (Song of Songs 2:8)
Tridentine Mass Readings July 2, 2025: In Visitatione B. Mariæ Virginis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui cælum terrámque regit in sǽcula sæculórum.Ps 44:2Eructávit cor meum verbum bonum: dico