Saint Virginia Centurione Bracelli (1587–1651)
Feast Day: December 15Patronage: Widows; the poor; founders of religious congregations; those facing civil unrest Noble Birth and Christian Formation
“Rejoice in the Lord Always”: A Reflection for Monday of the Third Week of Advent
Feria II infra Hebdomadam III Adventus – III. classis Philippians 4:4–7 “Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.
Tridentine Mass Propers December 15, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam III Adventus ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPhil 4:4-6Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte. Modéstia vestra nota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus enim prope est. Nihil
Saint John of the Cross
Feast Day: December 14Doctor of the ChurchCarmelite Reformer, Mystic, and Poet Early Life (1542–1563) Saint John of the Cross was
“Gaudete in Domino semper”: A Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent (Phil 4:4–7; John 1:19–28)Dominica III Adventus – I. classis
“Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men: The Lord is
Tridentine Mass December 14, 2025: Dominica III Adventus ~ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitSacerdos paratus cum ingreditur ad Altare, facta illi debita reverentia, signat se signo crucis a fronte ad pectus, et
St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr
Reign as Pope: A.D. 649–655Martyrdom: A.D. 656 Life and Pontificate St. Martin I was born in the early 7th century,
Blog Reflection: “Shepherd the Flock of God” — Reflections for the Feast of St. Martin, Pope and Martyr (III Class,
Tridentine Mass Propers November 12, 2025:
S. Martini Papæ et Martyris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam XXII post Octavam Pentecostes III. Novembris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIoann 21:15-17Si