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,
Reflection for Feria IV Post Ascensionem: On Wisdom 4:7–14 and Luke 12:35–40“Blessed is that servant, whom when his lord shall come, he shall find so doing.” – Luke 12:43
As the Church moves through the days between the glorious Ascension of our Lord and the coming of the Holy
Tridentine Mass Readings June 4, 2025: Feria IV post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 68:10.Factum est cor meum tamquam cera liquéscens in médio ventris mei: quóniam zelus domus tuæ comédit me. Allelúia,
Saint Kevin of Glendalough
Feast Day: June 3Title: Abbot, Hermit, Founder of GlendaloughBirth: c. 498 A.D.Death: c. 618 A.D.Patronage: Blackbirds, Glendalough, Ireland; animal lovers;
Feria Tertia post Ascensionem: A Reflection on Acts 1:1–11 and Mark 16:14–20
The third day after the glorious Ascension of Our Lord, known in the Traditional Roman calendar as Feria Tertia post
Tridentine Mass Readings June 3, 2025: Feria III post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusActa 1:11Viri Galilǽi, quid admirámini aspiciéntes in cœlum? allelúia: quemádmodum vidístis eum ascendéntem in cœlum, ita véniet, allelúia, allelúia,
Saint Nicephorus of Constantinople
Feast Day: March 13 (Roman Martyrology)Title: Confessor, Patriarch of ConstantinopleDates: Born c. 758 – Died June 2, 828Also known as:
“Why Stand Ye Gazing? – A Reflection for Feria II Post Ascensionem”
Scripture: Acts 1:1–11 and Mark 16:14–20Theme: The Lord’s Ascension and Our Apostolic Call As the Church enters the days between
Tridentine Mass Readings June 2, 2025: Feria II post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusActa 1:11Viri Galilǽi, quid admirámini aspiciéntes in cœlum? allelúia: quemádmodum vidístis eum ascendéntem in cœlum, ita véniet, allelúia, allelúia,
Saint Angela Merici
Born: March 21, 1474, Desenzano del Garda, ItalyDied: January 27, 1540, Brescia, ItalyCanonized: May 24, 1807 by Pope Pius VIIFounder
Reflection: Awaiting the Paraclete – A Meditation for the Sunday After the AscensionScriptural Readings: 1 Peter 4:7–11; John 15:26–27; 16:1–4Dominica post Ascensionem (Sunday after the Ascension)
As Holy Church draws us into the sacred pause between the Ascension of Our Lord and the coming of the