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 Christina of Bolsena (also known as Saint Christina of Tyre or Saint Christina the Great Martyr)
Feast Day: July 24 (Traditional Roman Calendar) Overview Saint Christina is one of the early virgin martyrs venerated in the
Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classis
Commemoratio: S. Christinæ Virginis et MartyrisScriptural Reflections on Romans 6:3–11 and Mark 8:1–9 In the quiet rhythm of the liturgical
Tridentine Mass Readings July 24, 2025:
Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Christinæ Virginis et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 27:8-9Dóminus fortitudo