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
Tridentine Mass Readings April 17, 2025: Feria Quinta in Coena Domini
Ante Missam IntroitusGal 6:14.Nos autem gloriári opórtet in Cruce Dómini nostri Iesu Christi: in quo est salus, vita et resurréctio nostra:
Saint Bernadette Soubirous
Virgin and Visionary of LourdesFeast: April 16Patroness of: the sick, shepherds, and Lourdes, France Early Life Saint Bernadette Soubirous was
The Warrior, the Suffering Servant, and the Silent Lamb: A Holy Wednesday Reflection
In Spiritu Feria Quartæ Hebdomadæ Sanctæ As the Church approaches the climactic mysteries of the Holy Triduum, Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ
Tridentine Mass Readings April 16, 2025: Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPhil 2:10, 8 et 11In nómine Iesu omne genu flectátur, cœléstium, terréstrium et infernórum: quia Dóminus factus est obœ́diens
Saint César de Bus (1544–1607)
Feast Day: April 15Patron of: Catechists and Religious EducationFounder of: The Congregation of the Christian Doctrine (Doctrinaires) Early Life and
Reflection for Holy Tuesday (Feria Tertia Hebdomadæ Sanctæ): The Innocent Lamb and the Betrayal of Hearts
Readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Mark 14:32–72; 15:1–46 As Holy Week deepens, the Church invites us into a profound contemplation of Christ’s
Tridentine Mass Readings April 15, 2025: Feria Tertia Hebdomadæ Sanctæ
Ante Missam IntroitusGal 6:14Nos autem gloriári opórtet in Cruce Dómini nostri Iesu Christi: in quo est salus, vita et resurréctio nostra:
Saint Peter Gonzales (c. 1190–1246)
Feast Day: April 14Patron of: Sailors, navigators, the Spanish NavyAlso Known As: Saint Elmo (not to be confused with St.
“He Gave His Back: Obedience and Extravagant Love in the Passion’s Light”
For Monday of Holy Week (Feria Secunda Majoris Hebdomadæ) Isaiah 50:5-10 & John 12:1-9 As we enter more deeply into
Tridentine Mass Readings April 14, 2025: Feria Secunda Majoris Hebdomadæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 34:1-2.Iúdica, Dómine, nocéntes me, expúgna impugnántes me: apprehénde arma et scutum, et exsúrge in adiutórium meum, Dómine, virtus