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
Reflection on Romans 12:16-21 and Matthew 8:1-13: Lessons in Humility, Charity, and Faith
The readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, as they are presented in the traditional liturgical calendar, are brimming with
Tridentine Mass Reading January 26, 2025: Dominica III Post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 96:7-8Adoráte Deum, omnes Angeli eius: audívit, et lætáta est Sion: et exsultavérunt fíliæ Iudæ.Ps 96:1Dóminus regnávit, exsúltet terra:
Saul’s conversion
Saul’s conversion is one of the most profound narratives of transformation in the history of salvation, emphasizing God’s mercy, the
Reflection on Acts 9:1-22 and Matthew 19:27-29: The Call to Radical Conversion and Reward in Christ
Sabbato infra Hebdomadam II post Epiphaniam As we meditate on Acts 9:1-22 and Matthew 19:27-29 in the liturgical spirit of
Tridentine Mass January 25, 2025: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam II post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam Introitus2 Tim 1:12Scio, cui crédidi, et certus sum, quia potens est depósitum meum serváre in illum diem, iustus iudex.Ps
Blessed Martyr and Bishop Timothei
Title: Bishop, Confessor, and Martyr of the Faith Summary of His Life:Blessed Timothei was a zealous shepherd of souls and
A Reflection on 1 Timothy 6:11-16 and Luke 14:26-33: Striving for Holiness and Total Detachment
In the spirit of Feria VI infra Hebdomadam II post Epiphaniam The sacred readings of today invite us to a
Tridentine Mass January 24, 2025: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam II post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum.Ps 131:1.Meménto, Dómine,
St. Emerentiana: Virgin and Martyr
Feast Day: January 23Patronage: Against stomach pain and colicAttributes: Often depicted with a palm branch (symbol of martyrdom) and stones
Reflection on Sirach 31:8–11 and Luke 12:35–40 in the Spirit of Laudes Tantum: St. Emerentiana, Virgin and Martyr
Today, as we contemplate the Office of Lauds in honor of St. Emerentiana, Virgin and Martyr, we are drawn to