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 Luigi Scrosoppi of Udine (1804–1884)
Feast Day: April 3Patronage: Abandoned children, educators, orphans, the poor, and those suffering from AIDS Early Life and Vocation Saint
A Reflection on 4 Kings 4:25-38 and Luke 7:11-16: Christ, the Lord of Life
As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, the Church in her wisdom presents us with readings that point
Tridentine Mass Readings April 3, 2025: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam IV in Quadragesima
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 104:3-4.Lætétur cor quæréntium Dóminum: quǽrite Dóminum, et confirmámini: quǽrite fáciem eius semper.Ps 104:1Confitémini Dómino, et invocáte nomen eius:
Saint Francis of Paola (1416–1507) – The Humble Hermit and Wonderworker
Saint Francis of Paola was a 15th-century Italian mystic, founder of the Order of Minims, and a renowned miracle-worker. He
Counting All as Loss: A Lenten Reflection on Philippians 3:7-12 and Luke 12:32-34
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” (Philippians 3:7)“Fear not, little flock, for it
Tridentine Mass Readings April 2, 2025: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam IV in Quadragesima
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
Saint Ludovico Pavoni (1784–1849)
Saint Ludovico Pavoni was an Italian priest, educator, and founder of the Sons of Mary Immaculate (Pavonians), a religious congregation
Reflection on Exodus 32:7-14 and John 7:14-31
In the Spirit of Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam IV in Quadragesima As we enter deeper into this holy season of
Tridentine Mass Readings April 1, 2025: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam IV in Quadragesima
divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl#11↗ Ante Missam IntroitusPs 54:2-3Exáudi, Deus, oratiónem meam, et ne despéxeris deprecatiónem meam: inténde in me et exáudi me.Ps 54:3-4Contristátus sum
Saint Guy of Pomposa
Saint Guy of Pomposa (†1046) was an Italian Benedictine monk and abbot known for his holiness, asceticism, and wisdom. His