Saint Ephrem the Syrian
Saint Ephrem the Syrian (c. 306–373 AD), Confessor and Doctor of the Church, was born at Nisibis in Mesopotamia. He
The Harp Set in the Midst of the Church
A Reflection for the Feast of S. Ephræm Syri, Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris (III. classis) Commemoratio ad Laudes tantum: SS.
Tridentine Mass Propers June 18, 2026:
S. Ephræm Syri Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: SS. Marci et Marcelliani Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In
Saint Botulph of Ikanhoe, Abbot
Sanctus Botulphus, Abbas — 17 June (England), 25 June (Scotland) I. Identity and Origins Botulph of Ikanhoe — his name
The Steward Found Faithful: A Reflection for the Feast of St. Gregory Barbarigo, Bishop and Confessor
Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes S. Gregorii Barbadici, Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classis 17 June Liturgical
Tridentine Mass Propers June 17, 2026:
S. Gregorii Barbadici Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisScriptura: Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei
Ss. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs
Feast: September 27 (Traditional Roman Calendar) Hagiography: Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers, born in Arabia during the third century.
Mercy in the Temple: A Reflection for the Ember Saturday in September~ Sabbato Quattuor Temporum Septembris, II. classis ~Commemoratio: Ss. Cosmæ et Damiani, Martyrum
Readings:✠ Epistle: Hebrews 9:2–12✠ Gospel: Luke 13:6–17 As the Church gathers in the stillness of Ember Saturday in September, a
Tridentine Mass Propers September 27, 2025:
Sabbato Quattuor Temporum Septembris ~ II. classisCommemoratio : Ss. Cosmæ et Damiani Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 94:6-7Veníte, adorémus Deum et procidámus ante