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
Saint Margaret of Castello
Feast Day: April 13Patroness of: The unwanted, disabled persons, the blind, pro-life causesBorn: 1287 in Metola, ItalyDied: April 13, 1320
“He Humbled Himself”: A Palm Sunday Reflection on Philippians 2:5–11 and Matthew 26:36–27:60 in the Light of the Church Fathers
Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis—Palm Sunday—ushers us into the mystery of Christ’s Passion with a paradox. The faithful raise
Tridentine Mass April 13, 2025: Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis
Ante Missam Top NextBenedictio PalmorumHora competenti, in choro post Tertiam, omissa aspersione aquæ, proceditur ad benedicendum ramos palmarum seu olivarum, sive aliarum
Saint Teresa of the Andes
🌹 Saint Teresa of the Andes (1900–1920) Carmelite Virgin and MysticFeast Day: April 12Patroness of: Young people, Chile 🌿 Early
Reflection for Sabbato infra Hebdomadam Passionis: The Hour of the Grain of Wheat
The final exhortation of today’s Gospel burns with urgency: “Yet a little while the light is among you. Walk whilst
Tridentine Mass April 12, 2025: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 30:10,16, 18Miserére mihi, Dómine, quóniam tríbulor: líbera me, et éripe me de mánibus inimicórum meórum et a persequéntibus
Saint Gemma Galgani (1878–1903)
Feast Day: April 11Patroness: of students, pharmacists, and those suffering from back injuries or headachesTitle: Virgin, Mystic, “Daughter of the
Feria Sexta in Passion Week: The Lord is the Hope of Israel, and He Bears Our Wounds
Jeremiah 17:13–18 | John 11:47–54 As we enter the final stretch of Lent, the readings appointed for this Friday in
Tridentine Mass Readings April 11, 2025: Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 30:10, 16, 18Miserére mihi, Dómine, quóniam tríbulor: líbera me, et éripe me de mánibus inimicórum meórum et a
Blessed Pedro María Ramírez Ramos
Priest and MartyrBorn: October 23, 1899 – La Plata, Huila, ColombiaDied: April 10, 1948 – Armero, Tolima, ColombiaBeatified: September 8,