Saint Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr
Feast Day: February 9Patroness of: Dentists, those suffering from toothaches and dental diseases Historical Context and Martyrdom Saint Apollonia lived
“Fidelity in Doctrine and Witness: A Meditation on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. Cyril of Alexandria”
Commemoration of St. Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr – III Class In today’s reflection, guided by the luminous doctrine of St.
Tridentine Mass Propers February 9, 2026:
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Saint Josephine Bakhita (1869–1947)
Feast Day: February 8Patroness of Sudan and Victims of Human Trafficking “Be good, love the Lord, pray for those who
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In the ancient rhythm of Septuagesima, the Church prepares her children for the spiritual combat of Lent. Dominica in Sexagesima,
Tridentine Mass Readings February 8, 2026: Dominica in Sexagesima ~ 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
Blessed Pope Urban V
(c. 1310 – 19 December 1370)Feast Day: December 19Title: Pope, Confessor, Benedictine MonkBeatified: March 10, 1870 by Pope Pius IX
“Righteousness Shall Be the Girdle of His Loins” — A Meditation for Ember Friday in Advent
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Tridentine Mass Propers December 19, 2025: Feria VI Quattuor Temporum in Adventu ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:151-152Prope es tu, Dómine, et omnes viæ tuæ véritas: inítio cognóvi de testimóniis tuis, quia in ætérnum tu