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
“In the Midst of the Flame: Mercy, Tears, and True Deliverance”
Reflection for Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam PassionisReadings: Daniel 3:25, 34–45 and Luke 7:36–50 “For there is no confusion to those
Tridentine Mass Readings April 10, 2025: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusDan 3:31Omnia, quæ fecísti nobis, Dómine, in vero iudício fecísti: quia peccávimus tibi, et mandátis tuis non obedívimus: sed
Saint Demetrius of Sirmium
Feast Day: October 26 (Eastern) / Often commemorated in the West as wellTitle: Martyr, Soldier, and Great-MartyrPlace of Martyrdom: Sirmium
Reflection for Passiontide Wednesday: The Call to Holiness Amid Rejection of the Holy
Readings: As we journey through the somber and contemplative days of Passiontide, the Church invites us to focus more intensely
Tridentine Mass Readings April 9, 2025: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 17:48-49Liberátor meus de géntibus iracúndis: ab insurgéntibus in me exaltábis me: a viro iníquo erípies me, Dómine.Ps 17:2-3Díligam
Blessed Augustus Czartoryski
Feast: April 8Born: August 2, 1858 – Paris, FranceDied: April 8, 1893 – Alassio, ItalyReligious Order: Salesians of Don BoscoBeatified:
Veiled Glory and the Triumph of Truth: A Reflection for Tuesday in Passion Week
Scripture Readings: As we enter deeper into the Hebdomada Passionis, the Church draws the veil across the sacred images, a
Tridentine Mass Readings April 8, 2025: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 26:14Exspécta Dóminum, viríliter age: et confortétur cor tuum, et sústine Dóminum.Ps 26:1Dóminus illuminátio mea et salus mea: quem
Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Feast Day: April 7Born: April 30, 1651 – Reims, FranceDied: April 7, 1719 – Rouen, FranceCanonized: May 24, 1900 by
The Time of Visitation: A Passiontide Reflection on Jonas 3:1–10 and John 7:32–39
As the Church enters Passiontide, the sacred liturgy deepens in its tone and intensity. The veiling of crosses, the silence