Saint Apollonius
Saint Apollonius the Apologist is one of the noble witnesses of the early Church, remembered especially for his learned defense
“Rooted in Glory: A Marian Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 24:14–16”
“I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, and as a cypress tree on mount Sion. I was exalted like
Tridentine Mass Propers April 18, 2026: IV Mass of the B. V. M. – Salve, Sancta Parens
Introit Introitus SeduliusHail, holy Mother, who in childbirth brought forth the King Who rules heaven and earth world without end.Ps
Saint Anicetus
Saint Anicetus (often rendered Anicetus, not “Anticetus”) was a Pope and martyr of the early Church, whose life stands as
The Victory of Faith: Believing Without Seeing in the Light of the Risen Christ
On this Feria, with the Commemoration of St. Anicetus, the Church places before us two luminous passages: the triumph of
Tridentine Mass Propers April 17, 2026: Commemoration St. Anicetus
Introit Introitus 1 Pet 2:2As newborn babes, alleluia, desire the rational milk without guile, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.Ps. 80. 2Rejoice to
St. Peter Canisius
Doctor of the Church, Defender of the Faith, Apostle to GermanyFeast Day: December 21 (Traditional Calendar) St. Peter Canisius was
Faith Victorious: A Reflection for Dominica in Albis in Octava Paschæ
In the luminous aftermath of Easter, Holy Mother Church bids us linger at the empty tomb, to contemplate with hearts
Tridentine Mass April 27, 2025: Dominica in Albis in Octava Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitus1 Pet 2:2Quasi modo géniti infántes, allelúia: rationábiles, sine dolo lac concupíscite, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 80:2.Exsultáte Deo, adiutóri nostro:
Saint Cletus (Pope Cletus) and Saint Marcellinus (Pope Marcellinus)
Saint Cletus (Pope Cletus) Biography:Saint Cletus is listed in ancient Church records as the third Pope, succeeding St. Linus and
From Darkness to Marvelous Light: A Sabbato in Albis Reflection
As the Octave of Easter draws to a close, the Church traditionally celebrated this day—Sabbato in Albis—as the final day
Tridentine Mass Readings April 26, 2025: Sabbato in Albis
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
Saint Pedro de San José Betancur
Saint Pedro de San José Betancur (1626–1667), also known as Hermano Pedro, is a beloved saint of Central America and
Reflection: Christ Descended, Christ Ascended, Christ Sends Forth
Friday in the Octave of Easter – Die VI infra Octavam Paschæ“Qui credit et baptizatus fuerit, salvus erit.”(“He that believeth
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