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
Bridegroom and Boast: A Paschal Reflection on Watchfulness and Apostolic Zeal
“He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord” (2 Cor 10:17). The Wednesday following the Octave of Easter is
Tridentine Mass Readings April 30, 2025: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 44:8Dilexísti iustítiam, et odísti iniquitátem: proptérea unxit te Deus, Deus tuus, óleo lætítiæ præ consórtibus tuis. Allelúia, allelúia.Ps
Saint Catherine of Siena (1347–1380)
Virgin, Mystic, and Doctor of the ChurchFeast Day: April 30 (Traditional Calendar)Patroness of Italy and Europe Early Life and Vocation
Reflection: Abiding in Christ and Suffering for the Gospel
Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam PaschæReadings: 2 Timothy 2:8–10; 3:10–12; John 15:1–7 As the bright light of Easter
Tridentine Mass Readings April 29, 2025: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 63:3Protexísti me, Deus, a convéntu malignántium, allelúia: a multitúdine operántium iniquitátem, allelúia, allelúia.Ps. 63:2Exáudi, Deus, oratiónem meam cum
Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (1673–1716)
Feast Day: April 28Titles: Priest, Apostolic Missionary, Founder of the Daughters of Wisdom and the Company of Mary (Montfort Fathers)Motto:
Reflection: The Folly of the Cross and the Laborers in the Harvest
Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Paschæ invites us to dwell anew on the victory of Christ’s Resurrection and
Tridentine Mass Readings April 28, 2025: Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusGal 2:19-20Christo confíxus sum Cruci: vivo autem, iam non ego; vivit vero in me Christus: in fide vivo Fílii
St. Peter Canisius
Doctor of the Church, Defender of the Faith, Apostle to GermanyFeast Day: December 21 (Traditional Calendar) St. Peter Canisius was
Faith Victorious: A Reflection for Dominica in Albis in Octava Paschæ
In the luminous aftermath of Easter, Holy Mother Church bids us linger at the empty tomb, to contemplate with hearts