Saint Peter Canisius, Doctor of the Church (1521 – 1597
“Hammer of Heretics” and Apostle of Germany I. Early Life and Formation Peter Canisius was born on the 8th of
Preach the Word in Season and Out
A Reflection for the Feast of St. Peter Canisius, Confessor and Doctor Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Paschæ
Tridentine Mass Propers April 27, 2026:
S. Petri Canisii Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Paschæ Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In
Our Lady of Good Counsel
The devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel is one of the most tender and mysterious in the Church’s Marian
“Modicum, et jam non videbitis me…” — The Hidden Joy of the Pilgrim Church
Dominica III post Pascha (II classis) In the gentle light of Paschaltide, Holy Mother Church continues to instruct her children
Tridentine Mass Readings April 26, 2026: Dominica III Post Pascha ~ 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
St. John the Evangelist
Feast: December 27Title: Apostle, Evangelist, Beloved DiscipleSymbols: Eagle, chalice with serpent, book, palm (virginity), oil cauldron (martyrdom attempt)Patron of: Writers,
In the Bosom of Wisdom and Truth: A Reflection on Sirach 15:1–6 and John 21:19–24
Feast of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist – II Classis On this radiant feast of St. John the Apostle
Tridentine Mass Propers December 27, 2025: S. Joannis Apostoli et Evangelistæ ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ