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 the Immaculate Conception: Wisdom and Grace Perfected in Mary
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a profound celebration of Mary, who was preserved from original sin by a
Tridentine Mass December 8, 2024: Dominica II Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusIs 61:10Gaudens gaudébo in Dómino, et exsultábit ánima mea in Deo meo: quia índuit me vestiméntis salútis: et
St. Ambrose
Feast Day: December 7Titles: Bishop, Confessor, Doctor of the ChurchPatron of: Milan, beekeepers, students, and those learning catechism Early Life
“Preach the Word, Be the Light”
A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and Matthew 5:13-19 in the Spirit of Sabbato infra Hebdomadam I Adventus The Advent
Tridentine Mass December 7, 2024: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam I Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra
Feast Day: December 6Patron Saint of: Children, sailors, merchants, pawnbrokers, and prisoners St. Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nicholas
Reflection on Heb 13:7-17 and Matt 25:14-23 in Light of Feria VI infra Hebdomadam I Adventus
As we journey through Advent, a season of expectant waiting and preparation for the coming of Christ, the readings from
Tridentine Mass December 6, 2024: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam I Adventus
Ante Missam tIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum.Ps 131:1.Meménto, Dómine,
St. Sabbas, Abbot
Feast Day: December 5Born: 439 AD in Mutalaska, Cappadocia (modern Turkey)Died: December 5, 532 AD in the Holy Land Early
Awake to Advent: A Reflection on Romans 13:11-14 and Luke 21:25-33
The readings for Feria V infra Hebdomadam I Adventus—Romans 13:11-14 and Luke 21:25-33—call us to spiritual vigilance and hope. These