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
A Reflection on Isaiah 7:10-15 and Luke 1:26-38
In the Spirit of Ember Wednesday in Advent (Feria IV Quattuor Temporum in Adventu) The season of Advent, especially as
Tridentine Mass December 18, 2024: Feria IV Quattuor Temporum in Adventu
Ante Missam IntroitusIs 45:8Roráte, cœli, désuper, et nubes pluant iustum: aperiátur terra, et gérminet SalvatóremPs 18:2.Cœli enárrant glóriam Dei: et
St. Olympias
St. Olympias is a revered saint in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions, particularly venerated for her life of
Rejoicing in the Lord and Recognizing His Presence: A Reflection for Feria III in the Third Week of Advent
The Advent season calls us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. On this Feria III infra
Tridentine Mass Readings December 17, 2024: Feria III infra Hebdomadam III Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusPhil 4:4-6Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte. Modéstia vestra nota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus enim prope est.
St. Eusebius
St. Eusebius, one of the early bishops of the Church and a martyr for the faith, is honored for his
Bearing the Cross and Comfort in Affliction: A Reflection on 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 and Matthew 16:24-27
As the Church moves through the third week of Advent, her liturgy emphasizes the dual themes of joyful anticipation and
Tridentine Mass December 16, 2024: Feria II infra Hebdomadam III Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusDan 3:84; 3:87Sacerdótes Dei, benedícite Dóminum: sancti et húmiles corde, laudáte Deum.Dan 3:57Benedícite, ómnia ópera Dómini, Dómino: laudáte
St. Mary di Rosa (St. Maria Crocifissa di Rosa)
Feast Day: December 15Patronage: Caregivers, nurses, and the sickLifespan: November 6, 1813 – December 15, 1855 St. Mary di Rosa,
Rejoice in the Lord Always: A Reflection for Gaudete Sunday
The Third Sunday of Advent, Dominica III Adventus, traditionally called Gaudete Sunday, marks a moment of joyful expectation in our