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
Reflection on Rev 21:2-5 and Luke 19:1-10 in the Spirit of the Saturday after the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
As we meditate on the readings from Revelation 21:2-5 and Luke 19:1-10, a profound theme of God’s transformative and redemptive
Tridentine Mass November 9, 2024: Saturday after IV Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT Gen. 28:17How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate
The Four Crowned Martyrs: When Faith Carved a Path to Martyrdom
In the shadow of Rome’s ancient Caelian Hill stands a fortress-like basilica that tells a remarkable tale of faith, craftsmanship,
Love’s Perfect Law and the Master of the Storm: A Reflection for Friday after the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
In the liturgical rhythm of Epiphanytide, we encounter two profound Scripture passages that, when read together, illuminate the depths of
Tridentine Mass November 8, 2024: Feria VI after IV 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,
Saint Willibrord
Saint Willibrord (658–739), known as the “Apostle to the Frisians,” was a pioneering missionary and the first bishop of Utrecht.
Reflection on Romans 13:8-10 and Matthew 8:23-27: Lessons of Love and Faith
As we reflect on the lectionary readings for Feria V after the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Romans 13:8-10 and Matthew
Tridentine Mass November 7, 2024: Feria V after IV 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,
Saint Leonard of Noblac
Saint Leonard of Noblac, celebrated as one of the great early saints of France, was indeed a prominent figure in
Reflecting on Romans 13:8-10 and Matthew 8:23-27: Love, Law, and Faith in the Midst of Life’s Storms
As we meditate on Romans 13:8-10 and Matthew 8:23-27, two central aspects of Christian life emerge: love as the fulfillment