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 1 Peter 5:1-4; 5:10-11 and Matthew 16:13-19
In the spirit of the Commemoratio ad Laudes tantum (Commemoration at Lauds only), let us reflect on these profound passages,
Tridentine Mass January 16, 2025:
S. Pauli Primi Eremitæ et Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Mauri Abbatis Ante Missam IntroitusIoann 21:15-17Si díligis
Saint Paul the Hermit
Early Life: Saint Paul the Hermit was born around the year 228 AD in Thebes, Egypt, into a wealthy and
Reflection on Philippians 3:7-12 and Matthew 11:25-30
In the Spirit of the Commemoratio ad Laudes Tantum In the Divine Office, the Commemoratio ad Laudes Tantum—the memorial prayed
Tridentine Mass January 15, 2025:
S. Pauli Primi Eremitæ et Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Mauri Abbatis Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut
St. Felix of Nola
Feast Day: January 14Patronage: Spiders (due to a miraculous event in his life), and Nola, Italy.Key Attributes: Often depicted with
Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and Matthew 5:13-19 in the Spirit of Commemoratio ad Laudes Tantum
The liturgical practice of the Church encourages the faithful to begin the day by contemplating the sacred mysteries of Scripture.
Tridentine Mass January 14, 2025:
S. Hilarii Episcopi Confessoris Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Felicis Presbyteri et Martyris Ante Missam IntroitusEccli
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Saint Hilary of Poitiers was born around 315 AD in the city of Poitiers, in what is now modern-day France.
Arise, Shine: Reflecting on Isaiah 60:1-6 and John 1:29-34
The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord is a time of profound reflection on Christ’s humility, His revelation as