The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
24 June — I classis (Duplex I classis with common octave, usus antiquior) I. Identity and Origins John the Baptist
“And He Began to Speak, Blessing God”: A Reflection for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
In Nativitate S. Joannis Baptistae — 24 June, I classis Epistle: Isaias 49:1–3, 5–7 · Gospel: St. Luke 1:57–68 I.
Tridentine Mass Propers June 24, 2026:
In Nativitate S. Joannis Baptistæ ~ I. classis Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIsa 49:1; 49:2De ventre matris meæ vocávit me Dóminus in nómine
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
✠ Wisdom and Light: Living as Salt of the Earth ✠
A Meditation for Tuesday in the Third Week after the Octave of EasterTexts: Wisdom 7:7–14 | Matthew 5:13–19 In the
Tridentine Mass Readings May 13, 2025: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.
Saint Epiphanius of Salamis
Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the ChurchFeast: May 12Born: c. 310, near Eleutheropolis, PalestineDied: 403, at sea near Salamis, Cyprus
A Paschal Reflection on Wisdom 5:1–5 and John 4:46–53
In the Spirit of Monday in the Third Week after the Octave of EasterFeria Secunda infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam
Tridentine Mass Readings May 12, 2025: Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 32:18; 32:19; 32:20Ecce, óculi Dómini super timéntes eum, sperántes in misericórdia eius, allelúia: ut erípiat a morte ánimas
Saints Philip and James the Less, Apostles
Feast: May 11 (Traditional Roman Calendar) St. Philip the Apostle St. Philip was one of the first disciples called by
“A Little While” and the Pilgrim’s Journey: A Reflection on 1 Peter 2:11–19 and John 16:16–22 (Dominica III Post Pascha)
The Church, in her maternal wisdom, continues in Paschal joy on this Third Sunday after Easter, yet she turns our
Tridentine Mass Readings May 11, 2024: Dominica III Post Pascha
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 65:1-2.Iubiláte Deo, omnis terra, allelúia: psalmum dícite nómini eius, allelúia: date glóriam laudi eius, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 65:3Dícite
Saint John of Ávila (San Juan de Ávila)
(1499 – May 10, 1569)Feast Day: May 10Title: Priest, Mystic, Doctor of the ChurchPatron: Andalusian diocesan clergyDeclared Doctor of the
Faithful Servants and Glorious Witnesses: A Reflection for the Commemoration of Saints Gordianus and Epimachus
“Well done, good and faithful servant … enter into the joy of thy Lord.” (Matt. 25:23) Today, as we commemorate