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
St. Francis de Sales
Bishop and Doctor of the Church (1567–1622) Early Life and Formation St. Francis de Sales was born on August 21,
Perseverance in Truth and the Light of the World: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and Matthew 5:13-19
As we meditate on today’s readings in the spirit of Feria IV infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam, the sacred words
Tridentine Mass January 29, 2025: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Early Life and Calling Saint Thomas Aquinas was born in 1225 in Roccasecca, a castle in the Kingdom of Sicily
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4:9-14 and Luke 12:32-34 in the Spirit of the Commemoration of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
In the liturgical tradition, the Church offers a second commemoration of St. Agnes, the pure and courageous virgin-martyr, whose life
Tridentine Mass January 28, 2025:
S. Petri Nolasci Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Agnetis Virginis et Martyris secundo Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma
Saint John Chrysostom
Feast Day: Titles: Birth: c. 347 in Antioch, Syria (modern-day Turkey)Death: September 14, 407, in Comana, Pontus Early Life and
“Preach the Word and Be the Salt of the Earth”
A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and Matthew 5:13-19 in the Spirit of Feria II infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam
Tridentine Mass January 27, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
Hagiography of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (69–155 AD)
Saint Polycarp of Smyrna is one of the most celebrated early martyrs and an important figure in the Apostolic Church.