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
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 and Matthew 19:3-12
In Light of the Spirit of Feria IV infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiphaniam In today’s liturgical spirit, as we meditate
Tridentine Mass Readings February 5, 2025: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusGaudeámus omnes in Dómino, diem festum celebrántes sub honóre beátæ Agathæ Vírginis et Martyris: de cuius passióne gaudent Angeli
Saint Andrew
Feast Day: November 30Patronage: Scotland, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, fishermen, singers, and those suffering from gout and sore throats Early
Faithful Stewards of Divine Grace: A Reflection on Sirach 44:16–27; 45:3–20 and Matthew 25:14–23
The passage from Sirach recounts the noble lineage of Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses, emphasizing their faithfulness and
Tridentine Mass Readings February 4, 2025: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum.Ps 131:1.Meménto, Dómine,
Saint Blaise
Feast Day: February 3Patronage: Throat ailments, veterinarians, wool combers, and wild animals Life and Legend Saint Blaise (also spelled Blasius)
Reflection on Romans 13:8-10 and Matthew 8:23-27
In the Spirit of Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiphaniam As we journey through this liturgical season after Epiphany,
Tridentine Mass February 3, 2025: Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiiphaniam
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:
The feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on February 2, commemorates the obedience of the Blessed
A Light for Revelation: A Reflection on Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 2:22-32 in the Spirit of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On the feast of the Purificatio Beatæ Mariæ Virginis, also known as the Presentation of Our Lord or Candlemas, Holy