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
Saint George the Martyr
Feast Day: April 23Title: Martyr of the Faith, Soldier of Christ, Patron of Soldiers and England Historical and Spiritual Overview
Reflection on Acts 3:13–15, 17–19
In the Spirit of Wednesday in the Octave of Easter (Die IV infra Octavam Paschæ) “The God of Abraham, and
Tridentine Mass Readings April 23, 2025: Die IV infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusMatt 25:34Veníte, benedícti Patris mei, percípite regnum, allelúia: quod vobis parátum est ab orígine mundi, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 95:1Cantáte
Pope Saint Soter
Feast Day: April 22Papacy: c. 166–174 A.D.Martyrdom: Likely under Emperor Marcus AureliusTitle: Pope and Martyr Life and Papacy: Saint Soter,
Reflection for the Third Day within the Octave of Easter (Die III infra octavam Paschæ)Scripture: Acts 13:16, 26-33; Luke 24:36-47
“Peace be to you… Why are you troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?” (Luke 24:36,38) As the
Tridentine Mass Readings April 22, 2025: Die III infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:3-4Aqua sapiéntiæ potávit eos, allelúia: firmábitur in illis et non flectétur, allelúia: et exaltábit eos in ætérnum, allelúia,
Saint Anselm of Canterbury
Feast day: April 21Doctor of the ChurchBishop and Confessor “I do not seek to understand in order that I may
“He Was Made Known in the Breaking of the Bread”: A Paschal Reflection on Acts 10:37–43 and Luke 24:13–35
Die II infra Octavam Paschæ As the Church continues to bask in the radiant light of the Resurrection throughout the
Tridentine Mass Readings April 21, 2025: Die II infra octavam Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusExod 13:5; 13:9Introdúxit vos Dóminus in terram fluéntem lac et mel, allelúia: et ut lex Dómini semper sit in
Saint Agnes of Montepulciano (1268–1317)
Feast Day: April 20Patroness of: Montepulciano, children, those seeking healing or deliverance from evilOrder: Dominican Nun, Mystic, Abbess Early Life