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
Reflection for Dominica in Sexagesima ~ II ClassisReadings: 2 Corinthians 11:19–33; 12:1–9 and Luke 8:4–15
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
Saint Romuald
Abbot, Founder of the Camaldolese Hermits Feast: February 7 (Roman Martyrology) “Contemplation born of penance, and penance sustained by solitude.”–
“Called and Set Apart: A Reflection for the Saturday in the Week of Septuagesima, in the Spirit of St. Romuald, Abbot
Ecclus. 45:1–6 & Matt. 19:27–29III Classis | Tempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ In the quiet shadows of Septuagesima, the Church,
Tridentine Mass Propers February 7, 2026: S. Romualdi Abbatis ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in
Saint Peter Canisius
Feast Day: December 21 (modern)Doctor of the Church – The Second Apostle of GermanyJesuit Priest, Confessor, Theologian, Educator, Writer Early
“Prepare Ye the Way: A Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings: 1 Corinthians 4:1–5 | Luke 3:1–6 As the Church draws near to the Nativity of Our Lord, the Fourth
Tridentine Mass Readings December 21, 2025: Dominica IV 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