Reflection for the Vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Vigilia, II classis — paramentis violaceis — sine Gloria, sine Alleluia 23 June (1962 Missale Romanum, sanctoral cycle) “Erit enim
Before the Womb: The Vigil of St. John the Baptist and the Vocation of the Forerunner
A Blog Post Reflection — In Vigilia S. Joannis Baptistæ ~ II. classis Jeremias 1:4–10 · Luke 1:5–17 I. Liturgical
Tridentine Mass Propers June 23, 2026:
In Vigilia S. Joannis Baptistæ ~ II. classisScriptura: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusLuc 1:13; 1:15; 1:14Ne
Sanctus Paulinus Nolanus, Episcopus et Confessor
Hagiography — Feast of 22 June (1962 Missale Romanum, Duplex) Pontius Meropius Anicius Paulinus, Bishop of Nola, c. 354 –
The Exchange of Poverty and Riches: A Reflection on the Feast of St. Paulinus of Nola
S. Paulini Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classis Scriptura: 2 Corinthians 8:9–15; Luke 12:32–34 Color: White | Missa “Sacerdótes Tui”
Tridentine Mass Propers June 22, 2026
S. Paulini Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisScriptura: Feria secunda infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 131,9-10.Sacerdótes tui, Dómine,
The Spirit Poured Out: A Reflection for the Vigil of Pentecost
On Acts 19:1–8 and John 14:15–21 As Holy Mother Church gathers us at the threshold of Pentecost — this sacred
Tridentine Mass Readings June 7, 2025: Sabbato in Vigilia Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEzek 36:23; 36:24; 36:25-26Cum sanctificátus fúero in vobis, congregábo vos de univérsis terris: et effúndam super vos aquam mundam,
Saint Norbert of Xanten
Bishop and Founder of the PremonstratensiansFeast Day: June 6Born: c. 1080, Xanten, GermanyDied: June 6, 1134, Magdeburg, GermanyPatron: Expectant mothers,
Faithful Stewards Awaiting the Return of the King
A Reflection for Friday After the AscensionSirach 44:16–27; 45:3–20 | Matthew 25:14–23 As Holy Church continues her novena of expectation
Tridentine Mass Readings June 6, 2025: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum. Allelúia, allelúia.Ps
Saint Boniface (c. 675–754): Apostle to the Germans and Martyr for the Faith
Feast Day: June 5Patron of: Germany, brewers, tailors, and file cutters “In thy name, O Lord, I go to the
“Let Us Praise Men of Glory”: A Reflection for Thursday After the Ascension
Ecclus. 44:1–15 | Matt. 5:1–12 As the Church continues her quiet vigil between the Ascension of Our Lord and the
Tridentine Mass Readings June 5, 2025: Feria V infra Hebdomadam post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIs 65:19; 65:23Exsultábo in Ierúsalem et gaudébo in pópulo meo: et non audiétur in eo ultra vos fletus et
Fátima, Apostasy, and the Final Battle: The Unfolding of Our Lady’s Prophecy in Our Time
Introduction: A Prophecy for Our Time In the quiet fields of Fátima, Portugal, in the year of Our Lord 1917,
Saint Petroc
Feast Day: June 4Patronage: Cornwall, Devon, monastics, fishermen, and animalsSymbols: Stag, boat, staff Early Life and Noble Origins Saint Petroc,