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,
Saint Doatus of Munstereifel
Feast Day: June 30Title: MartyrPlace: Munstereifel, Germany (historically part of the Roman province of Germania) Historical Context and Tradition Saint
Reflection: “Not from Man, but from God” — A Meditation on Galatians 1:11–20 and Matthew 10:16–22
In Commemoratione S. Pauli Apostoli ~ III. classisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes As we enter the
Tridentine Mass Readings June 30, 2025:
In Commemoratione S. Pauli Apostoli ~ III. classisTempora: Feria secunda infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitus2 Tim 1:12Scio, cui
Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul (June 29)
Introduction The Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, twin pillars of the Holy Catholic Church, is among the
Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul ~ I ClassisCommemoration: III Sunday After PentecostScriptural Reflection: Acts 12:1–11; Matthew 16:13–19Theme: The Rock and the Chains — Apostolic Witness and Deliverance
In the sacred liturgy of the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the Church presents us with two readings of
Tridentine Mass Readings June 29, 2025:
SS. Apostolorum Petri et Pauli ~ I. classisCommemoratio: Dominica III Post Pentecosten Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusActs 12:11Nunc scio vere, quia misit Dóminus Angelum
Saint Irenaeus of Lyons
Feast Day: June 28Title: Bishop, Martyr, and Father of the ChurchBorn: c. 130 A.D. in Asia Minor (probably Smyrna)Died: c. 202 A.D. in Lyons,
Reflections on Acts 3:1–10 and John 21:15–19″Abbato infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam Pentecostes
As the Church keeps vigil in anticipation of the solemnity of the Princes of the Apostles, Saints Peter and Paul,
Tridentine Mass Readings June 28, 2025: In Vigilia Ss. Petri et Pauli Apostolorum, abbato infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIoannes 21:18-19Dicit Dóminus Petro: Cum esses iúnior, cingébas te et ambulábas, ubi volébas: cum autem senúeris, exténdes manus tuas,
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Feast: June 27Title: Mater de Perpetuo SuccursuPatroness of: Albania, the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists), and those in