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
He Opened to Them the Scriptures and Their Eyes Were Opened: A Paschal Reflection on Acts 8:26–40 and John 20:11–18
In the luminous joy of Easter Week, the Church presents us with two profound encounters: the Ethiopian eunuch with Philip
Tridentine Mass April 24, 2025: Die V infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSap 10:20-21Victrícem manum tuam, Dómine, laudavérunt páriter, allelúia: quia sapiéntia apéruit os mutum, et linguas infántium fecit disértas, allelúia,
Saint George the Martyr
Feast Day: April 23Title: Martyr of the Faith, Soldier of Christ, Patron of Soldiers and England Historical and Spiritual Overview
Reflection on Acts 3:13–15, 17–19
In the Spirit of Wednesday in the Octave of Easter (Die IV infra Octavam Paschæ) “The God of Abraham, and
Tridentine Mass Readings April 23, 2025: Die IV infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusMatt 25:34Veníte, benedícti Patris mei, percípite regnum, allelúia: quod vobis parátum est ab orígine mundi, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 95:1Cantáte
Pope Saint Soter
Feast Day: April 22Papacy: c. 166–174 A.D.Martyrdom: Likely under Emperor Marcus AureliusTitle: Pope and Martyr Life and Papacy: Saint Soter,
Reflection for the Third Day within the Octave of Easter (Die III infra octavam Paschæ)Scripture: Acts 13:16, 26-33; Luke 24:36-47
“Peace be to you… Why are you troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?” (Luke 24:36,38) As the
Tridentine Mass Readings April 22, 2025: Die III infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:3-4Aqua sapiéntiæ potávit eos, allelúia: firmábitur in illis et non flectétur, allelúia: et exaltábit eos in ætérnum, allelúia,
Saint Anselm of Canterbury
Feast day: April 21Doctor of the ChurchBishop and Confessor “I do not seek to understand in order that I may
“He Was Made Known in the Breaking of the Bread”: A Paschal Reflection on Acts 10:37–43 and Luke 24:13–35
Die II infra Octavam Paschæ As the Church continues to bask in the radiant light of the Resurrection throughout the