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
The Primacy of Charity and the Vision of Faith: A Reflection for Quinquagesima Sunday
As we stand at the threshold of Lent, the liturgy of Quinquagesima Sunday presents us with two profound scriptural passages
Tridentine Mass Readings, March 2, 2025: Dominica in Quinquagesima
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 30:3-4Esto mihi in Deum protectórem, et in locum refúgii, ut salvum me fácias: quóniam firmaméntum meum et refúgium
Tridentine Mass Readings March 3, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Quinquagesimæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 30:3-4Esto mihi in Deum protectórem, et in locum refúgii, ut salvum me fácias: quóniam firmaméntum meum et refúgium
Saint David of Wales (Dewi Sant)
Feast Day: March 1stPatronage: Wales, poets, vegetariansSymbols: White dove, leek, hill rising beneath him Early Life and Birth Saint David,
The Glory of Mary in the Wisdom of God: A Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 24:14-16 and Luke 11:27-28
On Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato—Saturday’s traditional dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary—it is fitting to meditate on her role in salvation
Tridentine Mass March 1, 2025: Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato
Ante Missam IntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui cælum terrámque regit in sǽcula sæculórum.Ps 44:2Eructávit cor meum verbum bonum: dico
Blessed Villana de’ Botti was a 14th-century Dominican tertiary from Florence
Blessed Villana de’ Botti was a 14th-century Dominican tertiary from Florence, known for her deep conversion, life of penance, and
Boasting in Weakness: A Reflection for Friday After Sexagesima Sunday
As we journey through the pre-Lenten season of Septuagesima, Holy Mother Church presents us with the rich readings of 2
Tridentine Mass Readings February 28, 2025: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam Sexagesimæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 43:23-26Exsúrge, quare obdórmis, Dómine? exsúrge, et ne repéllas in finem: quare fáciem tuam avértis, oblivísceris tribulatiónem nostram? adhæsit
St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (1838–1862)
Early Life: From Worldly Aspirations to a Religious Calling St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, born Francesco Possenti on