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 Anne
Feast Day: July 26 Patronage: Mothers, Grandmothers, Childless women, Women in labor, Educators, Miners Name Meaning: Anne derives from the
Reflection for the Saturday within the Sixth Week after the Octave of Pentecost
In the spirit of the Feast of St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary (II Classis) Scripture Readings:✥ Proverbs
Tridentine Mass Propers: July 26, 2025:
S. Annæ Matris B.M.V. ~ II. classisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusGaudeámus omnes in Dómino, diem festum