Reflection for the Vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Vigilia, II classis — paramentis violaceis — sine Gloria, sine Alleluia 23 June (1962 Missale Romanum, sanctoral cycle) “Erit enim
Before the Womb: The Vigil of St. John the Baptist and the Vocation of the Forerunner
A Blog Post Reflection — In Vigilia S. Joannis Baptistæ ~ II. classis Jeremias 1:4–10 · Luke 1:5–17 I. Liturgical
Tridentine Mass Propers June 23, 2026:
In Vigilia S. Joannis Baptistæ ~ II. classisScriptura: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusLuc 1:13; 1:15; 1:14Ne
Sanctus Paulinus Nolanus, Episcopus et Confessor
Hagiography — Feast of 22 June (1962 Missale Romanum, Duplex) Pontius Meropius Anicius Paulinus, Bishop of Nola, c. 354 –
The Exchange of Poverty and Riches: A Reflection on the Feast of St. Paulinus of Nola
S. Paulini Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classis Scriptura: 2 Corinthians 8:9–15; Luke 12:32–34 Color: White | Missa “Sacerdótes Tui”
Tridentine Mass Propers June 22, 2026
S. Paulini Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisScriptura: Feria secunda infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 131,9-10.Sacerdótes tui, Dómine,
Title: Freedom, Fruit, and the Form of Holiness — A Reflection for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Texts: As the Church journeys through the season after Pentecost—a time traditionally focused on growth in sanctity and fruitful labor
Tridentine Mass Propers: Dominica VII Post Pentecosten
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 46:2Omnes gentes, pláudite mánibus: iubiláte Deo in voce exsultatiónis.Ps 46:3Quóniam Dóminus excélsus, terríbilis: Rex magnus super omnem terram.℣. Glória
Saint Anne
Feast Day: July 26 Patronage: Mothers, Grandmothers, Childless women, Women in labor, Educators, Miners Name Meaning: Anne derives from the
Reflection for the Saturday within the Sixth Week after the Octave of Pentecost
In the spirit of the Feast of St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary (II Classis) Scripture Readings:✥ Proverbs
Tridentine Mass Propers: July 26, 2025:
S. Annæ Matris B.M.V. ~ II. classisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusGaudeámus omnes in Dómino, diem festum
Saint Christopher, Martyr
Feast Day: July 25 (formerly in the General Roman Calendar) Overview Saint Christopher is one of the most venerated saints
Reflection for the Feast of St. James the Greater, Apostle (II Classis)
Commemoration at Lauds only: St. Christopher, MartyrReadings: 1 Corinthians 4:9–15 and Matthew 20:20–23 “Can you drink the chalice that I
Tridentine Mass Propers July 25, 2025:
S. Jacobi Apostoli ~ II. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Christophori Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 138:17Mihi autem nimis honoráti sunt amíci tui,
Saint Christina of Bolsena (also known as Saint Christina of Tyre or Saint Christina the Great Martyr)
Feast Day: July 24 (Traditional Roman Calendar) Overview Saint Christina is one of the early virgin martyrs venerated in the
Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classis
Commemoratio: S. Christinæ Virginis et MartyrisScriptural Reflections on Romans 6:3–11 and Mark 8:1–9 In the quiet rhythm of the liturgical