Saint Martina, Virgin and Martyr († c. 228)
Feast Day: January 30Patronage: Rome (co-patron), nursing mothers, those suffering from ulcersAttributes: Lion, sword, palm of martyrdom Early Life Saint
Keeping Vigil with Wisdom and Gratitude: A Reflection on Sirach 51:1–8,12 and Matthew 25:1–13
In the spirit of S. Martinæ Virginis et Martyris ~ III. classis On this day commemorating Saint Martina, Virgin and
Tridentine Mass Propers January 30, 2026: S. Martinæ Virginis et Martyris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:46-47Loquébar de testimóniis tuis in conspéctu regum, et non confundébar: et meditábar in mandátis tuis, quæ diléxi nimis.Ps
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
Our Lady of Lourdes
The Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Lourdes (1858) The story of Our Lady of Lourdes is among the
The Woman Clothed with the Sun: A Reflection on Apoc. 11:19; 12:1, 10 and Luke 1:26-31
Mary, the Ark of the New Covenant In the sacred readings for the feast of the Apparition of the Blessed
Tridentine Mass Readings February 11, 2025:
In Apparitione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ III. classisTempora: Feria III infra Hebdomadam V post Epiphaniam Ante Missam IntroitusApoc 21:2Vidi civitátem sanctam, Ierúsalem
Saint Scholastica (c. 480–543) – Virgin and Abbess
Saint Scholastica, the twin sister of Saint Benedict of Nursia, is one of the great early monastic saints of the
Boasting in the Lord and the Wisdom of the Wise Virgins: A Reflection on 2 Corinthians 10:17–18; 11:1–2 and Matthew 25:1–13
As we continue through this sacred time after Epiphany, the Church presents us with passages that call us to spiritual
Tridentine Mass February 10, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam V post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 44:8Dilexísti iustítiam, et odísti iniquitátem: proptérea unxit te Deus, Deus tuus, óleo lætítiæ præ consórtibus tuis.Ps 44:2Eructávit cor
Saint Apollonia – Virgin and Martyr
Saint Apollonia was a Christian martyr who suffered in Alexandria, Egypt, during the violent persecution of Christians in the year
Clothed in Christ: A Reflection on Colossians 3:12-17 and Matthew 13:24-30 in the Spirit of the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
As we enter the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Holy Mother Church presents us with two profound passages for our meditation:
Tridentine Mass February 9, 2025: Dominica V Post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 96:7-8Adoráte Deum, omnes Angeli eius: audívit, et lætáta est Sion: et exsultavérunt fíliæ Iudæ.Ps 96:1Dóminus regnávit, exsúltet terra:
Saint John of Matha (1160–1213) – Founder of the Trinitarians
Feast Day: February 8Patronage: Trinitarian Order, captives, the redemption of Christian slaves Early Life and Calling Saint John of Matha