Saint Pius V, Pope and Confessor (1504–1572)
Early Life and Formation Antonio Ghislieri was born on 17 January 1504 in Bosco, in the Duchy of Milan, to
The Rock and the Shepherd: A Reflection for the Feast of Pope St. Pius V
Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Paschæ S. Pii V, Papæ et Confessoris ~ III. classis In the sacred
Tridentine Mass Propers May 5, 2025:
S. Pii V Papæ et Confessoris ~ III. classisScriptura: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Paschæ Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIoann 21:15-17Si díligis
Saint Monica of Hippo
A Mother Whose Tears Won Heaven for a Son Saint Monica (c. 332 – 387 A.D.) stands among the most
Behold, the Son of Many Tears
A Reflection on the Widow of Naim and the Widows of St. Paul, in the Spirit of St. Monica S.
Tridentine Mass Propers May 4, 2026:
S. Monicæ Viduæ ~ III. classisScriptura: Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pa Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:75; 118:120Cognóvi, Dómine, quia ǽquitas
Saint Clare of Assisi
Virgin, Foundress of the Order of Poor Ladies (Poor Clares)Feast: August 12 (traditional Roman calendar), August 11 in the modern.
“Let Him Who Glories, Glory in the Lord”
Reflection for the Feast of St. Clare, Virgin Today’s Epistle and Gospel are wedded in their theme: the total consecration
Tridentine Mass Propers August 12, 2025:
S. Claræ Virginis ~ III. classisTempora: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam IX post Octavam Pentecostes II. Augusti Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 44:8Dilexísti iustítiam, et