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
The Warrior, the Suffering Servant, and the Silent Lamb: A Holy Wednesday Reflection
In Spiritu Feria Quartæ Hebdomadæ Sanctæ As the Church approaches the climactic mysteries of the Holy Triduum, Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ
Tridentine Mass Readings April 16, 2025: Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPhil 2:10, 8 et 11In nómine Iesu omne genu flectátur, cœléstium, terréstrium et infernórum: quia Dóminus factus est obœ́diens
Saint César de Bus (1544–1607)
Feast Day: April 15Patron of: Catechists and Religious EducationFounder of: The Congregation of the Christian Doctrine (Doctrinaires) Early Life and
Reflection for Holy Tuesday (Feria Tertia Hebdomadæ Sanctæ): The Innocent Lamb and the Betrayal of Hearts
Readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Mark 14:32–72; 15:1–46 As Holy Week deepens, the Church invites us into a profound contemplation of Christ’s
Tridentine Mass Readings April 15, 2025: Feria Tertia Hebdomadæ Sanctæ
Ante Missam IntroitusGal 6:14Nos autem gloriári opórtet in Cruce Dómini nostri Iesu Christi: in quo est salus, vita et resurréctio nostra:
Saint Peter Gonzales (c. 1190–1246)
Feast Day: April 14Patron of: Sailors, navigators, the Spanish NavyAlso Known As: Saint Elmo (not to be confused with St.
“He Gave His Back: Obedience and Extravagant Love in the Passion’s Light”
For Monday of Holy Week (Feria Secunda Majoris Hebdomadæ) Isaiah 50:5-10 & John 12:1-9 As we enter more deeply into
Tridentine Mass Readings April 14, 2025: Feria Secunda Majoris Hebdomadæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 34:1-2.Iúdica, Dómine, nocéntes me, expúgna impugnántes me: apprehénde arma et scutum, et exsúrge in adiutórium meum, Dómine, virtus
Saint Margaret of Castello
Feast Day: April 13Patroness of: The unwanted, disabled persons, the blind, pro-life causesBorn: 1287 in Metola, ItalyDied: April 13, 1320
“He Humbled Himself”: A Palm Sunday Reflection on Philippians 2:5–11 and Matthew 26:36–27:60 in the Light of the Church Fathers
Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis—Palm Sunday—ushers us into the mystery of Christ’s Passion with a paradox. The faithful raise