Saint Brigid of Ireland (c. 451–525)
Abbess of Kildare, Virgin, Wonderworker, and Patroness of Ireland Feast Day: February 1Patronage: Ireland, poets, dairymaids, blacksmiths, healers, midwives, children
Running the Race: A Septuagesima Reflection on Grace and Perseverance
As the violet vestments reappear on the altar and the joyful Alleluia falls silent, the Church leads us gently but
Tridentine Mass Readings February 1, 2026: Dominica in Septuagesima ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1BeginningIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of
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 Josaphat Kuncevyc
Also known as • Jehoshaphat Kuncewycz• John Kunsevich• Josaphat Kuntsevych• Josaphat of Polotsk• Jozofat Kuncewicz Profile His father was a
Reflecting on 1 Peter 5:1-4, 10-11 and Matthew 16:13-19
In the Spirit of Feria III after the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany In the liturgical flow of this time after
Tridentine Mass November 12, 2024: Feria III after V Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT John 21:15-17If thou lovest me, Simon Peter, feed my lambs, feed my sheep. (Allelúja, allelúja.)Ps 29:2I will extol thee,
Saint Martin of Tours
Also known as • Martin the Merciful• Martinus Turonensis• The Glory of Gaul Additional Memorial 4 July (dedication of basilica; translation
Reflection on Sirach 44:16-27; 45:3-20 and Luke 11:33-36 in the Spirit of Feria II after the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Today’s readings from Sirach and the Gospel of Luke invite us to meditate on the lives of the holy men
Tridentine Mass November 11, 2024: Feria II after V Sunday after Epiphany
Sir 45:30The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the
Pope Saint Leo the Great
Also known as Leo I Profile Born to the Italian nobility. Strong student, especially in scripture and theology. Priest. Eloquent
Reflecting on Colossians 3:12-17 and Matthew 13:24-30: A Call to Virtue and Vigilance in the Christian Life
The readings from Colossians 3:12-17 and Matthew 13:24-30, which are often pondered on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, speak to
Tridentine Mass November 10, 2024: V Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT Jer 29:11-12; 29:14The Lord says: “I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me,
Dedication of the Archbasilica of the Holy Savior
The Dedication of the Archbasilica of the Holy Savior, also known as the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran