Pope Saint Leo IX
Pope Saint Leo IX (†1054) stands among the great reforming pontiffs of the 11th century, a shepherd raised up by
The Good Shepherd and the Wounded Lamb: A Paschal Reflection for Dominica II post Pascha (II classis)
The Second Sunday after Easter, traditionally known as Dominica II post Pascha, places before our eyes the tender yet demanding
Tridentine Mass April 19, 2026: Dominica II Post Pascha ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1BeginningIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of
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 Clement Mary Hofbauer (1751–1820)
Feast Day: March 15Patronage: Vienna, Austria; Warsaw, Poland; bakers Early Life and Vocation Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer (originally named John
Reflection on 1 Thessalonians 5:14-23 and Matthew 17:1-9 in the Spirit of Sabbato Quattuor Temporum Quadragesimæ
As we enter the Ember Saturday of Lent (Sabbato Quattuor Temporum Quadragesimæ), Holy Mother Church calls us to a deeper
Tridentine Mass March 15, 2025: Sabbato Quattuor Temporum Quadrageismæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 87:3Intret orátio mea in conspéctu tuo: inclína aurem tuam ad precem meam, Dómine.Ps 87:2Dómine, Deus salútis meæ: in
Saint Matilda of Saxony (c. 895–968) – Queen and Widow
Early Life and Marriage Saint Matilda of Saxony was born around the year 895 into a noble and devout family
Reflection on Ezekiel 18:20-28 and John 5:1-15 in the Spirit of Feria Sexta Quattuor Temporum
As we enter the sacred observance of Feria Sexta Quattuor Temporum—one of the Ember Days, traditionally marked by fasting, prayer,
Tridentine Mass March 14, 2025: Feria Sexta Quattuor Temporum
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 24:17; 24:18De necessitátibus meis éripe me, Dómine: vide humilitátem meam et labórem meum, et dimítte ómnia peccáta mea.Ps
Saint Leander of Seville
Feast Day: March 13 Patronage: Seville, Spain Early Life and Background Saint Leander was born in Cartagena, Spain, around the
Personal Responsibility and Persevering Faith: A Reflection on Ezechiel 18:1-9 and Matthew 15:21-28
As we journey through the first week of Lent, Holy Mother Church, in her wisdom, presents us with two readings
Tridentine Mass March 13, 2025: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam I in Quadragesima
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 95:6Conféssio et pulchritúdo in conspéctu eius: sánctitas et magnificéntia in sanctificatióne eius.Ps 95:1Cantáte Dómino cánticum novum: cantáte Dómino,
Saint Gregory the Great
Early Life and Divine Calling Gregory was born around 540 AD into a noble Roman family with a strong Christian