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
Tridentine Mass March 9, 2025: Dominica I in Quadragesima
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 90:15; 90:16Invocábit me, et ego exáudiam eum: erípiam eum, et glorificábo eum: longitúdine diérum adimplébo eum.Ps 90:1Qui hábitat
Saint John of God (1495–1550) – Patron of the Sick and Hospitals
Early Life and Conversion Saint John of God was born João Cidade in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, in 1495. At a young
Reflection on Sirach 31:8-11 and Matthew 22:34-46
In the Spirit of the Saturday after Ash Wednesday As we enter the holy season of Lent, the Church in
Tridentine Mass March 8, 2025: Commemoratio: Sabbato post Cineres
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Early Life and Formation Saint Thomas Aquinas was born around 1225 in the castle of Roccasecca, near Aquino in the
Reflection on Wisdom 7:7-14 and Matthew 5:13-19 in the Spirit of Commemoratio: Feria VI post Cineres
As we continue our journey through Lent, the readings of today’s liturgy invite us to meditate on the surpassing value
Tridentine Mass March 7, 2025: Commemoratio: Feria VI post Cineres
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
Saints Perpetua and Felicity
Saints Perpetua and Felicity were early Christian martyrs who died in Carthage (modern-day Tunisia) around 203 AD during the persecution
Seeking and Treasuring Divine Wisdom: A Reflection on Sirach 51:13-17 and Matthew 13:44-52
On this Thursday after Ash Wednesday (Feria V post Cineres), Holy Mother Church calls us to deepen our Lenten journey
Tridentine Mass March 6, 2025: Commemoratio: Feria V post Cineres
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 118:95-96Me exspectavérunt peccatóres, ut pérderent me: testimónia tua, Dómine, intelléxi: omnis consummatiónis vidi finem: latum mandátum tuum nimis.Ps