Saint Francis de Sales
✠ Feast: January 29 ✠ Title: Bishop of Geneva, Doctor of the Church ✠ Patronage: Writers, Journalists, the Deaf, Catholic
Salt of the Earth, Light for the World: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. Francis de Sales
Today’s sacred lections—2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19—invite us to meditate upon the high calling of apostolic fidelity and Christian
Tridentine Mass Propers January 29, 2026: S. Francisci Salesii Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
Saint Thomas Aquinas, Confessor and Doctor of the Church
Title: The Angelic DoctorPatron of: Catholic schools, students, philosophers, theologians “Contemplata aliis tradere — To hand on to others the
“Fools for Christ and Treasures in Heaven”
Reflection for the Feast of Saint Peter Nolasco, Confessor (III Class)Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:9–14; Luke 12:32–34 In the gentle glow
Tridentine Mass Propers January 28, 2026: S. Petri Nolasci Confessoris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
St. Eucherius of Orléans
Feast Day: February 20Patronage: Defenders of justice, exiles, bishops Early Life and Vocation St. Eucherius was born in Orléans, France,
Running the Race and Laboring in the Vineyard: A Reflection on Septuagesima
As we enter the liturgical season of Septuagesima, the Church calls us to reflect on the spiritual combat that lies
Tridentine Mass February 20, 2025: Feria V infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 17:5; 17:6; 17:7Circumdedérunt me gémitus mortis, dolóres inférni circumdedérunt me: et in tribulatióne mea invocávi Dóminum, et exaudívit
Blessed Álvarez of Córdoba
Blessed Álvarez of Córdoba (1350–1430) was a Spanish Dominican priest and missionary, renowned for his deep devotion to Christ’s Passion
Running the Race, Laboring in the Vineyard: A Reflection for Feria IV infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ
As we journey through the season of Septuagesima, the Church in her wisdom presents us with two powerful passages for
Tridentine Mass February 19, 2025: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 17:5; 17:6; 17:7Circumdedérunt me gémitus mortis, dolóres inférni circumdedérunt me: et in tribulatióne mea invocávi Dóminum, et exaudívit
Saint Simeon, Bishop and Martyr
Saint Simeon, also known as Simeon of Jerusalem, was a revered early Christian bishop and martyr. He was the second
Running the Race with Discipline and Trusting in God’s Justice
A Reflection for Monday in the Week of Septuagesima As we enter the season of Septuagesima, Holy Mother Church calls
Tridentine Mass February 18, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 17:5; 17:6; 17:7Circumdedérunt me gémitus mortis, dolóres inférni circumdedérunt me: et in tribulatióne mea invocávi Dóminum, et exaudívit
Running the Race and Laboring in the Vineyard: A Reflection for Monday of Septuagesima Week
As we enter the liturgical season of Septuagesima, Holy Mother Church calls us to deeper reflection on the Christian life