St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr
Feast Day: November 23Title: Pope and MartyrPontificate: c. 88–99 A.D. (traditionally the third successor of St. Peter) Early Life and
Reflection on Philippians 3:17–4:3 and Matthew 16:13–19
In the Spirit of Saturday after the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany The readings for this day, drawn from Philippians and
Tridentine Mass November 23, 2024: Saturday after VI Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT Isa 59:21; 56:7The Lord says, My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of
Saint Cecilia
Feast Day: November 22Patronage: Musicians, singers, poets, and church musicSymbols: Musical instruments (especially the organ), roses, crown of martyrdom Early
Reflection on Ecclus 51:13-17 and Matt 25:1-13
In the Spirit of Feria VI After the VI Sunday After Epiphany The liturgical readings chosen for this time of
Tridentine Mass November 22, 2024: Feria VI after VI Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT Ps 118:46-47I will speak of Your decrees before kings without being ashamed. And I will delight in Your commands,
Reflection on Philippians 1:6-11 and Matthew 22:15-21 for Feria II after the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
As we reflect on the readings for Feria II after the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, we encounter the words of
Tridentine Mass October 21, 2024: Feria II after XXII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 129:3-4If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, O God of
Saint John Cantius
St. John Cantius, also known as St. John of Kanty, was a remarkable Polish priest, scholar, and professor renowned for
Confidence and Duty: A Reflection on Philippians 1:6-11 and Matthew 22:15-21 for the XXII Sunday after Pentecost
As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the readings for the XXII Sunday after Pentecost call us to
Tridentine Mass October 20, 2024: XXII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 129:3-4If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, O God of
St. Peter of Alcantara, Confessor (1499-1562)
St. Peter of Alcantara was born in 1499 in Alcántara, Spain, into a noble family. From a young age, he
Reflection on Philippians 3:7-12 and Luke 12:32-34: Seeking the True Treasure
The readings from Philippians 3:7-12 and Luke 12:32-34, traditionally associated with the Saturday after the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, call
Tridentine Mass October 19, 2024: Saturday after XXI Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 91:13-14The just man shall flourish like the palm tree, like a cedar of Lebanon shall he grow: planted
Saint Luke
Saint Luke the Evangelist, known as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, holds
Reflection on 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 and Luke 10:1-9
In the traditional liturgical calendar, the week following the 21st Sunday after Pentecost offers us a rich opportunity to meditate