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,
Tridentine Mass Readings July 4, 2025: Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs. 24:16; 24:18Réspice in me et miserére mei, Dómine: quóniam únicus et pauper sum ego: vide humilitátem meam et
Saint Thomas the Apostle
Feast Day: July 3 (Roman Rite – pre-1962 Calendar: December 21)Title: Apostle, MartyrSymbols: Spear, builder’s square, three stones, and a
“Abide in What Thou Hast Learned”: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 3:14–17; 4:1–5 and Matthew 10:28–33 in the Spirit of St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes ~ III Classis In this season after Pentecost, the Church exhorts us
Tridentine Mass Readings July 3, 2025:
S. Irenæi Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusMalach 2:6Lex veritátis fuit
Saint Bernardine Realino (1530–1616)
Feast Day: July 2Patron of: Lecce, Italy; Jesuit novices Early Life and Education Saint Bernardine Realino was born in Carpi,
A Reflection on Song of Songs 2:8–14 and Luke 1:39–47 in the Spirit of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes leaping upon the mountains, bounding over the hills.” (Song of Songs 2:8)
Tridentine Mass Readings July 2, 2025: In Visitatione B. Mariæ Virginis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui cælum terrámque regit in sǽcula sæculórum.Ps 44:2Eructávit cor meum verbum bonum: dico
Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
July 1st – Traditional Roman CalendarLiturgical Rank: Double of the First Class Liturgical and Hagiographical Overview Though not centered on
Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Scripture: Hebrews 9:11–15 & John 19:30–35 On this day, the Church sets before our eyes the mystery of the Pretiosissimi
Tridentine Mass Readings July 1, 2025: Pretiosissimi Sanguinis Domini Nostri Jesu Christi
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusApoc 5:9-10Redemísti nos, Dómine, in sánguine tuo, ex omni tribu et lingua et pópulo et natióne: et fecísti nos