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,
Reflection: The Inexhaustible Riches of Christ’s Heart
In the spirit of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusScripture: Ephesians 3:8–12, 14–19; John 19:31–37 “To me,
Tridentine Mass Readings June 27, 2025: Sacratissimi Cordis Domini Nostri Jesu Christi
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 32:11; 32:19Cogitatiónes Cordis eius in generatióne et generatiónem: ut éruat a morte ánimas eórum et alat eos in
Blessed Andrea Giacinto Longhin, O.F.M. Cap. (1863–1936)
Bishop of Treviso, Confessor of the Faith, Model of Apostolic Charity Feast Day: June 26 Religious Order: Capuchin Franciscans (Order
“Memory and Martyrdom: Hidden in God, Revealed in Glory”
On Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 44:10–15 and Luke 12:1–8In the Spirit of Thursday in the Second Week After the Octave of Pentecost
Tridentine Mass Readings June 26, 2025: Feria V infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 33:20-21Multæ tribulatiónes iustórum, et de his ómnibus liberávit eos Dóminus: Dóminus custódit ómnia ossa eórum: unum ex his
Saint William of Vercelli (also known as William of Montevergine)
Feast day: June 25Founder of the Congregation of Monte Vergine (the Williamites) Early Life Saint William was born in Vercelli,
“Called and Consecrated: Servants Set Apart”In the spirit of Feria IV infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam PentecostesReadings: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 45:1–6; Matthew 19:27–29
In this quiet moment of the liturgical year—Feria IV of the second week after the Octave of Pentecost—the Church draws
Tridentine Mass Readings June 25, 2025: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in
Saint John the Baptist
The Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, celebrated on June 24, is one of the few feasts
“A Light to the Nations”: A Reflection on Isaiah 49:1–3, 5–7 and Luke 1:57–68In the Spirit of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
On the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, the Church brings forth two profoundly rich passages for