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 3, 2025: Die Tertia Januarii
Ante Missam IntroitusIsa 9:6Puer natus est nobis, et fílius datus est nobis: cuius impérium super húmerum eius: et vocábitur nomen
Die Secunda Januarii: Reflections on Titus 2:11-15 and Luke 2:21 in the Light of Tradition
As the Church celebrates Die Secunda Januarii, the second day of January, it is fitting to reflect upon the readings
Saint Basil the Great
Saint Basil the Great (c. 329–379) was one of the most influential figures in the early Christian Church. He was
Tridentine Mass January 2, 2025: Die Secunda Januarii
Ante Missam IntroitusIsa 9:6Puer natus est nobis, et fílius datus est nobis: cuius impérium super húmerum eius: et vocábitur nomen
The Feast of the Circumcision of the Lord
The Feast of the Circumcision of the Lord, celebrated traditionally on January 1st, commemorates an important event in the life
Reflection on Titus 2:11-15 and Luke 2:21 in the Spirit of In Circumcisione Domini
“For the grace of God our Savior hath appeared to all men; instructing us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires,
Tridentine Mass Readings January 1, 2025: In Circumcisione Domini
Ante Missam IntroitusIsa 9:6Puer natus est nobis, et fílius datus est nobis: cuius impérium super húmerum eius: et vocábitur nomen
St. Sylvester I, Pope
Feast Day: December 31Patronage: Bricklayers, StonemasonsPapacy: 314–335 AD Early Life St. Sylvester I was born in Rome, traditionally in the
Reflection on Titus 3:4-7 and Luke 2:15-20: A Meditation for the Seventh Day After Christmas
“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of works of righteousness
Tridentine Mass December 31, 2024: Die septima post Nativitatem
Ante Missam IntroitusIsa 9:6Puer natus est nobis, et fílius datus est nobis: cuius impérium super húmerum eius: et vocábitur nomen