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,
Reflection for Thursday After the Fifth Sunday After Pentecost(Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes)
Scriptural Texts:– 1 Peter 3:8–15– Matthew 5:20–24 In the liturgical calendar of the Traditional Roman Rite, Thursday of the Fifth Week after
Tridentine Mass Readings July 17, 2025: Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:7; 26:9Exáudi, Dómine, vocem meam, qua clamávi ad te: adiútor meus esto, ne derelínquas me neque despícias me,
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – July 16
Overview The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16, honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title associated
Wisdom, Obedience, and True Blessedness: A Reflection for Wednesday in the Fifth Week after the Octave of Pentecost
Readings:Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 24:23–31Luke 11:27–28 As we enter the feria quarta (Wednesday) of the fifth week after the Octave of Pentecost,
Tridentine Mass Readings July 16, 2025:
eatæ Mariæ Virginis de Monte Carmelo ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusGaudeamus omnes in
Saint Bonaventure of Bagnoregio
Seraphic Doctor of the ChurchFeast: July 14 (Traditional Roman Calendar) Early Life and Divine Healing Saint Bonaventure was born as
Blessed is the Man: Vigilance and Virtue in the Christian Soul
A Meditation for Feria Tertia Infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam PentecostesReadings: Sirach 31:8–11 | Luke 12:35–40 In the quiet days
Tridentine Mass Readings July 15, 2025:
S. Henrici Imperatoris Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam,
Saint Camillus of Lellis (1550–1614)
Feast Day: July 18Patron of: the sick, hospitals, nurses, and physicians Early Life and Conversion Saint Camillus of Lellis was
Preach the Word, Keep the Salt: A Reflection for Monday of the Fifth Week After Pentecost
Readings:2 Timothy 4:1–8Matthew 5:13–19Liturgical Context: Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam PentecostesTheme: Perseverance in preaching and fidelity to the