Saint John Bosco (Don Bosco)
Feast Day: January 31Born: August 16, 1815 – Died: January 31, 1888Patron of: Youth, schoolchildren, editors, and juvenile delinquentsFounder of:
“Rejoice Always, Become as Little Children” — A Reflection on Philippians 4:4–9 and Matthew 18:1–5 in the Spirit of St. John Bosco, Confessor
Tempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post EpiphaniamIII Classis – In honor of St. John Bosco, Confessor On this Saturday within
Tridentine Mass Propers January 31, 2026:
S. Joannis Bosco Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam Ante Missam Top NextIntroitus3 Reg 4:29Dedit illi Deus sapiéntiam, et
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
Reflection on Apocalypse 14:1-5 and Matthew 2:13-18 in the Spirit of the Holy Innocents
The feast of the Holy Innocents, celebrated on December 28th, invites us to contemplate the profound mystery of innocent suffering
Tridentine Mass December 28, 2024: Ss. Innocentium
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 8:3Ex ore infántium, Deus, et lacténtium perfecísti laudem propter inimicos tuos.Ps 8:2Dómine, Dóminus noster: quam admirábile est nomen
Hagiography of St. John the Apostle
Feast Day: December 27Patronage: Love, loyalty, authors, and friendshipsSymbol: Eagle (a representation of his Gospel) Early Life and CallSt. John
Reflections on Ecclesiasticus 15:1-6 and John 21:19-24
In the Spirit of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist As we commemorate the Feast of St. John the Apostle
Tridentine Mass December 27, 2024: S. Joannis Apostoli et Evangelistæ
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit
Hagiography of St. Stephen, Protomartyr (Feast Day: December 26)
St. Stephen, honored as the Protomartyr of the Church, occupies a preeminent place in the liturgical calendar. His feast is
Reflection on Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 and Matthew 23:34-39: The Witness of St. Stephen, Protomartyr
“And they cast him out of the city and stoned him; and the witnesses laid down their garments at the
Tridentine Mass December 26, 2024: S. Stephani Protomartyris
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 118:23; 118:86; 118:23Sedérunt príncipes, et advérsum me loquebántur: et iníqui persecúti sunt me: ádiuva me, Dómine, Deus
Nativitate Domini in Nocte
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ is one of the central mysteries of the Christian faith, celebrated with profound
The Grace of God Appeared: A Reflection on Titus 2:11-15 and Luke 2:1-14
In the Spirit of “In Nativitate Domini in Nocte” As we celebrate the glorious Nativity of Our Lord, the readings