Pope Saint Julius I
Feast Day: April 12 Pope Saint Julius I stands as a resolute defender of orthodoxy during one of the most
Dominica in Albis: Faith That Conquers and Sees the Unseen
On this radiant octave day of Pascha—Dominica in Albis, the Sunday of the white garments—the Church gathers the neophytes, still
Tridentine Mass April 12, 2026: Dominica in Albis in Octava Paschæ ~ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1BeginningIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of
Saint Gemma Galgani
Saint Gemma Galgani (1878–1903) stands among the most remarkable mystics of modern times, often called the “Daughter of the Passion”
From Empty Tomb to Living Stones: Easter Faith on Sabbato in Albis
Sabbato in Albis, the radiant close of the Easter Octave, gathers the neophytes—still clothed in their white garments—into the mystery
Tridentine Mass Propers April 11, 2026: Sabbato in Albis ~ Dies Octavæ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 104:43.Edúxit Dóminus pópulum suum in exsultatióne, allelúia: et eléctos suos in lætítia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 104:1Confitémini Dómino et invocáte
Tridentine Mass Readings April 25, 2025: Die VI infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 77:53Edúxit eos Dóminus in spe, allelúia: et inimícos eórum opéruit mare, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 77:1Atténdite, pópule meus, legem
Saint Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad (1870–1957)
Feast Day: June 4Founder of the Bridgettine Sisters of the Most Holy Savior (Renewed Order)Patroness of Christian Unity and Converts
He Opened to Them the Scriptures and Their Eyes Were Opened: A Paschal Reflection on Acts 8:26–40 and John 20:11–18
In the luminous joy of Easter Week, the Church presents us with two profound encounters: the Ethiopian eunuch with Philip
Tridentine Mass April 24, 2025: Die V infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSap 10:20-21Victrícem manum tuam, Dómine, laudavérunt páriter, allelúia: quia sapiéntia apéruit os mutum, et linguas infántium fecit disértas, allelúia,
Saint George the Martyr
Feast Day: April 23Title: Martyr of the Faith, Soldier of Christ, Patron of Soldiers and England Historical and Spiritual Overview
Reflection on Acts 3:13–15, 17–19
In the Spirit of Wednesday in the Octave of Easter (Die IV infra Octavam Paschæ) “The God of Abraham, and
Tridentine Mass Readings April 23, 2025: Die IV infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusMatt 25:34Veníte, benedícti Patris mei, percípite regnum, allelúia: quod vobis parátum est ab orígine mundi, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 95:1Cantáte
Pope Saint Soter
Feast Day: April 22Papacy: c. 166–174 A.D.Martyrdom: Likely under Emperor Marcus AureliusTitle: Pope and Martyr Life and Papacy: Saint Soter,
Reflection for the Third Day within the Octave of Easter (Die III infra octavam Paschæ)Scripture: Acts 13:16, 26-33; Luke 24:36-47
“Peace be to you… Why are you troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?” (Luke 24:36,38) As the
Tridentine Mass Readings April 22, 2025: Die III infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:3-4Aqua sapiéntiæ potávit eos, allelúia: firmábitur in illis et non flectétur, allelúia: et exaltábit eos in ætérnum, allelúia,