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
Tridentine Mass January 13, 2025: Commemoratio Baptismatis Domini Nostri Jesu Christi
Ante Missam IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps 71:1Deus,
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620–1700) is celebrated as a pioneer of education and a founding figure of the Catholic Church in
Reflection on Colossians 3:12-17 and Luke 2:42-52: Lessons from the Holy Family
The Feast of the Holy Family invites us to meditate on the virtues that shine forth from Jesus, Mary, and
Tridentine Mass January 12, 2025: Sanctæ Familiæ Jesu Mariæ Joseph
Ante Missam IntroitusProv 23:24; 23:25Exsúltat gáudio pater Iusti, gáudeat Pater tuus et Mater tua, et exsúltet quæ génuit te.Ps 83:2-3Quam dilécta
St. Hyginus
Feast Day: January 11Reign as Pope: c. 138–142 ADMartyrdom: Though often listed as a martyr, early sources do not confirm
Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato Reflection: Titus 3:4-7 and Luke 2:15-20
On this Saturday devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we pause to contemplate her role in the economy of salvation
Tridentine Mass January 11, 2025: Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 44:13; 44:15; 44:16Vultum tuum deprecabúntur omnes dívites plebis: adducéntur Regi Vírgines post eam: próximæ eius adducéntur tibi in
Blessed Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon
Early Life and Noble RootsAdèle de Batz de Trenquelléon was born on June 10, 1789, in Feugarolles, France, to a
Epiphany Reflection: The Light of Christ Manifested to the Nations
Isaiah 60:1-6 & Matthew 2:1-12 The solemnity of Epiphany, traditionally celebrated on January 6 and sometimes observed on the Sunday
Tridentine Mass January 10, 2025: Die Decima Januarii
Ante Missam IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps 71:1Deus,