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,
Christ the Eternal High Priest and the Mission of the Seventy
Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam PentecostesReflection on Hebrews 7:23–27 and Luke 10:1–9 As the green vestments return during
Tridentine Mass Readings July 7, 2025:
Ss. Cyrilli et Methodii Pont. et Conf. ~ III. classisTempora: Feria secunda infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 131,9-10.Sacerdótes
Saint Maria Goretti
Virgin and MartyrFeast Day: July 6Born: October 16, 1890 – Corinaldo, ItalyDied: July 6, 1902 – Nettuno, ItalyCanonized: June 24, 1950 by Pope
Blog Post Reflection: “Hope in Suffering, Obedience in Mission” — A Meditation on Romans 8:18–23 and Luke 5:1–11 for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
As we find ourselves in the liturgical calm following Pentecost, the Church in her ancient wisdom sets before us two
Tridentine Mass Readings July 6, 2025: Dominica IV Post Pentecosten
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 Anthony Mary Zaccaria
Feast Day: July 5Born: 1502 in Cremona, Italy | Died: July 5, 1539 in Cremona, ItalyFounder of the Barnabites, the
“Be Thou an Example of the Faithful”
A Meditation on 1 Tim. 4:8–16 and Mark 10:15–21In the Spirit of Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria, Confessor On this Saturday
Tridentine Mass Readings July 5, 2025:
S. Antonii Mariæ Zaccaria Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitus1 Cor 2:4Sermo meus et
Hagiography of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925)Patron of young Catholics, students, mountaineers, and the lay apostolate
Early Life Pier Giorgio Frassati was born on April 6, 1901, in Turin, Italy, into a prominent and affluent family. His father,
Reflection for Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam PentecostesReadings: 1 Peter 5:6–11 and Luke 15:1–10
In the spirit of the traditional Roman liturgy, the readings appointed for this Friday after the Third Week post Octave