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 John Bosco (Don Bosco)
Feast Day: January 31Born: August 16, 1815 – Died: January 31, 1888Patron of: Youth, schoolchildren, editors, and juvenile delinquentsFounder of:
“Rejoice Always, Become as Little Children” — A Reflection on Philippians 4:4–9 and Matthew 18:1–5 in the Spirit of St. John Bosco, Confessor
Tempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post EpiphaniamIII Classis – In honor of St. John Bosco, Confessor On this Saturday within
Tridentine Mass Propers January 31, 2026:
S. Joannis Bosco Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam Ante Missam Top NextIntroitus3 Reg 4:29Dedit illi Deus sapiéntiam, et
Saint Mary Magdalene
Feast: July 22Titles: Penitent, Apostle to the Apostles, Companion of Christ, Myrrh-BearerPatroness of: Penitent sinners, contemplatives, converts, women, perfumers, hairdressers
Love Stronger Than Death: A Reflection for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, Penitent
Tempora: Tuesday in the Sixth Week after the Octave of PentecostIII Classis – Missa “Me expectaverunt” Scripture Texts:📖 Canticle of
Tridentine Mass July 22, 2025:
S. Mariæ Magdalenæ Pœnitentis ~ III. classisTempora: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:95-96Me exspectavérunt peccatóres, ut