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,
Saint Victoria, Virgin and Martyr
Feast Day: Traditionally observed on December 23 (Roman Martyrology)Location of Martyrdom: North Africa, likely in the region of NumidiaEra: 3rd
Reflection for Thursday After the Fourth Sunday Post Pentecost:
“Who is My Mother?” – The Woman Who Fears the Lord Readings: “Who shall find a valiant woman?” (Prov 31:10)
Tridentine Mass Readings July 10, 2025:
Ss. Septem Fratrum Martyrum, ac Rufinæ et Secundæ Virginum et Martyrum ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam
Our Lady of Chiquinquirá
Queen and Patroness of ColombiaFeast: July 9 Origin of the Image (16th century) In the year of Our Lord 1560,
“Hope in Suffering, Obedience in Mission”: A Reflection on Romans 8:18–23 and Luke 5:1–11
As we journey through the quiet richness of the fourth week after the Octave of Pentecost, Holy Mother Church, in
Tridentine Mass Readings July 9, 2025: Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:1; 26:2Dóminus illuminátio mea et salus mea, quem timebo? Dóminus defensor vitæ meæ, a quo trepidábo? qui tríbulant
Saint Killian
Feast Day: July 8Title: Bishop and MartyrOrigin: IrelandMission Field: Franconia (modern-day Bavaria, Germany) 📜 Early Life and Missionary Zeal Saint Killian was born in the
Reflection on Proverbs 31:10–31 and Matthew 13:44–52
In the Spirit of Tempora: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes On this Tuesday of the Fourth Week
Tridentine Mass Readings July 8, 2025:
S. Elisabeth Reg. Portugaliæ Viduæ ~ III. classisTempora: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:75; 118:120Cognóvi, Dómine,
Blessed Pope Benedict XI
Feast Day: July 7Papacy: 1303–1304Religious Order: Order of Preachers (Dominicans) Early Life and Religious Formation Blessed Benedict XI was born