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
Tridentine Mass February 2, 2025: In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis
Ante Missam De Benedictione CandelarumSi candelarum benedictio et processio, ob defectum ministrorum sacrorum, forma solemni fieri nequeat, licet formam simplicem adhibere,
St. Ignatius of Antioch
Bishop, Martyr, and Apostolic Father (c. 35–107 A.D.) Early Life and Discipleship St. Ignatius was born in Syria, possibly around
Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of Christ: A Reflection on Romans 8:35-39 and John 12:24-26
As we meditate on the sacred texts for Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam, we are drawn into the mystery
Tridentine Mass Readings February 1, 2025: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusGal 6:14.Mihi autem absit gloriári, nisi in Cruce Dómini nostri Iesu Christi: per quem mihi mundus crucifíxus est, et
Saint John Bosco
Feast Day: January 31Patronage: Apprentices, schoolchildren, young people, editors, publishers, and juvenile delinquents. Early Life Saint John Bosco, also known
Rejoicing in the Lord with Childlike Simplicity
A Reflection on Philippians 4:4-9 and Matthew 18:1-5 As we continue through the season after Epiphany, the Church’s liturgy draws
Tridentine Mass January 31, 2025: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam Introitus3 Reg 4:29Dedit illi Deus sapiéntiam, et prudéntiam multam nimis, et latitúdinem cordis, quasi arénam quæ est in líttore
Saint Martina
Life of Saint Martina Saint Martina was a noble Roman maiden who lived in the 3rd century during the reign
Watch and Give Thanks: A Reflection on Sirach 51:1-8; 5:12 and Matthew 25:1-13
As we find ourselves within the liturgical season following Epiphany, Holy Mother Church calls us to reflect on the theme
Tridentine Mass January 30, 2025: Feria V infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 118:46-47Loquébar de testimóniis tuis in conspéctu regum, et non confundébar: et meditábar in mandátis tuis, quæ diléxi nimis.Ps