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
Reflecting on Colossians 1:9-14 and Matthew 24:15-35
In the Spirit of Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam XXIV post Octavam Pentecostes The readings for Feria Quinta this week present
Tridentine Mass November 28, 2024: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam XXIV post Octavam Pentecostes
IntroitusIer 29:11; 29:12; 29:14Dicit Dóminus: Ego cógito cogitatiónes pacis, et non afflictiónis: invocábitis me, et ego exáudiam vos: et redúcam
Saint Maximus
Saint Maximus of Riez (also known as Maximus of Reiz), a 5th-century saint celebrated on November 27, was a bishop
Reflection on Colossians 1:9-14 and Matthew 24:15-35: A Meditation for the XXIV Sunday after Pentecost
As the liturgical year draws toward its solemn close, the readings for the XXIV Sunday after Pentecost provide a profound
Tridentine Mass November 27, 2024: XXIV Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,
Hagiography of St. Sylvester, Abbot
Feast Day: November 26Patronage: Founder of the Sylvestrine Congregation of the Benedictine Order Early Life St. Sylvester (1177–1267) was born
Reflection: On the Legacy of Saints and the Eternal Reward (Ecclus 45:1–6; Matt 19:27–29)
As the Church’s liturgical calendar moves deeper into the week following the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, the readings for Feria
Tridentine Mass November 26, 2024:Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam XXIV post Octavam Pentecostes
IntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in malignántibus:
St. Catherine of Alexandria
St. Catherine of Alexandria is one of the most revered saints in the Catholic Church, celebrated for her wisdom, eloquence,
Reflection: Gratitude, Wisdom, and Vigilance in the Last Days
The readings for Feria II after the 24th Sunday after Pentecost—Sirach 51:1-8; 5:12, and Matthew 25:1-13—offer a profound meditation on