A Lenten Reflection for Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima
(Esther 13:8–11; 15–17; Matthew 20:17–28) The sacred liturgy of this Lenten feria places before us two profound movements of the
Saint Katharine Drexel (1858–1955)
Saint Katharine Drexel (1858–1955) Virgin and Foundress Saint Katharine Drexel is remembered for her heroic charity, especially toward Native Americans
Tridentine Mass Propers March 4, 2026: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 37:22-23.Ne derelínquas me, Dómine, Deus meus, ne discédas a me: inténde in adiutórium meum, Dómine, virtus salútis meæ.Ps
Saint Katharine (Katherine) Ann Drexel (1858–1955)
Virgin, Foundress of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Saint Katharine Ann Drexel stands as a remarkable example of Christian
The Widow of Sarepta: Humility that Trusts
In the first reading, the prophet Elias (Elijah) is sent by God to a poor widow in Sarepta during a
Tridentine Mass Propers March 3, 2026: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:8; 26:9Tibi dixit cor meum, quæsívi vultum tuum. vultum tuum, Dómine, requíram: ne avértas fáciem tuam a me.Ps
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
Saint Thomas Aquinas, Confessor and Doctor of the Church
Title: The Angelic DoctorPatron of: Catholic schools, students, philosophers, theologians “Contemplata aliis tradere — To hand on to others the
“Fools for Christ and Treasures in Heaven”
Reflection for the Feast of Saint Peter Nolasco, Confessor (III Class)Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:9–14; Luke 12:32–34 In the gentle glow
Tridentine Mass Propers January 28, 2026: S. Petri Nolasci Confessoris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
Saint John Chrysostom
Feast Day: January 27 (Traditional Roman Calendar)Title: Doctor of the ChurchPatronage: Preachers, orators, and those who suffer persecution for the
“Preach the Word, Shine the Light: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. John Chrysostom”
Feast of Sancti Joannis Chrysostomi, Episcopi, Confessoris et Ecclesiæ DoctorisClassis III – Commemoration of the Golden-Mouthed Preacher “I charge thee,