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
Tridentine Mass December 25, 2024: In Nativitate Domini in nocte
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 2:7.Dóminus dixit ad me: Fílius meus es tu, ego hódie génui te.Ps 2:1Quare fremuérunt gentes: et pópuli meditáti
The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord
The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord, celebrated on December 24, holds profound significance in the liturgical calendar as
“Called to Belong to Jesus Christ” — A Reflection on Romans 1:1–6 and Matthew 1:18–21 in the Spirit of Christmas Eve
As the Church approaches the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, the readings of the Vigil Mass echo with
Tridentine Mass December 24, 2024: In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini
Ante Missam IntroitusExod 16:6; 16:7Hódie sciétis, quia véniet Dóminus et salvábit nos: et mane vidébitis glóriam eius.Ps 23:1Dómini est terra, et
St. Servulus
Feast Day: December 23Patronage: The poor and the disabled St. Servulus lived during the 6th century in Rome and is
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4:1–5 and Luke 3:1–6
In the Spirit of Feria II infra Hebdomadam IV Adventus As we approach the final days of Advent, the Church
Tridentine Mass December 23, 2024: Feria II infra Hebdomadam IV Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusIsa 45:8Roráte, cœli, désuper, et nubes pluant iustum: aperiátur terra, et gérminet SalvatóremPs 18:2Cœli enárrant glóriam Dei: et
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
Feast Day: December 22 (Traditional Catholic Calendar); November 13 (Novus Ordo Calendar)Patronage: Immigrants, hospital administrators, orphans, and the Missionary Sisters
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 and Luke 3:1-6 for Dominica IV Adventus
As we approach the culmination of Advent, the fourth Sunday brings with it a sense of both urgency and hope.
Tridentine Mass December 22, 2024: Dominica IV Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusIsa 45:8Roráte, cœli, désuper, et nubes pluant iustum: aperiátur terra, et gérminet SalvatóremPs 18:2Cœli enárrant glóriam Dei: et ópera