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
Tridentine Mass April 27, 2025: Dominica in Albis in Octava Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitus1 Pet 2:2Quasi modo géniti infántes, allelúia: rationábiles, sine dolo lac concupíscite, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 80:2.Exsultáte Deo, adiutóri nostro:
Saint Cletus (Pope Cletus) and Saint Marcellinus (Pope Marcellinus)
Saint Cletus (Pope Cletus) Biography:Saint Cletus is listed in ancient Church records as the third Pope, succeeding St. Linus and
From Darkness to Marvelous Light: A Sabbato in Albis Reflection
As the Octave of Easter draws to a close, the Church traditionally celebrated this day—Sabbato in Albis—as the final day
Tridentine Mass Readings April 26, 2025: Sabbato in Albis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 104:43.Edúxit Dóminus pópulum suum in exsultatióne, allelúia: et eléctos suos in lætítia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 104:1Confitémini Dómino et invocáte
Saint Pedro de San José Betancur
Saint Pedro de San José Betancur (1626–1667), also known as Hermano Pedro, is a beloved saint of Central America and
Reflection: Christ Descended, Christ Ascended, Christ Sends Forth
Friday in the Octave of Easter – Die VI infra Octavam Paschæ“Qui credit et baptizatus fuerit, salvus erit.”(“He that believeth
Tridentine Mass Readings April 25, 2025: Die VI infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 77:53Edúxit eos Dóminus in spe, allelúia: et inimícos eórum opéruit mare, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 77:1Atténdite, pópule meus, legem
Saint Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad (1870–1957)
Feast Day: June 4Founder of the Bridgettine Sisters of the Most Holy Savior (Renewed Order)Patroness of Christian Unity and Converts
He Opened to Them the Scriptures and Their Eyes Were Opened: A Paschal Reflection on Acts 8:26–40 and John 20:11–18
In the luminous joy of Easter Week, the Church presents us with two profound encounters: the Ethiopian eunuch with Philip
Tridentine Mass April 24, 2025: Die V infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSap 10:20-21Victrícem manum tuam, Dómine, laudavérunt páriter, allelúia: quia sapiéntia apéruit os mutum, et linguas infántium fecit disértas, allelúia,