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 Philippians 3:17-21; 4:1-3 and Matthew 9:18-26
On this Feria IV following the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, we are invited to reflect deeply on St. Paul’s words
Tridentine Mass October 30, 2024: Feria IV after XXIII 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,
Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem
Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem, celebrated on October 29, was a 2nd-century bishop renowned for his piety, miraculous works, and influence
Reflection on Phil 3:17-21; 4:1-3 and Matt 9:18-26
As we approach the final weeks of the liturgical year, the readings in the spirit of Feria III after the
Tridentine Mass October 29, 2024: Feria III after XXIII 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,
Saint Simon and Jude
Saints Simon and Jude were two of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, commemorated together on October 28th in the
Embracing the Call to Build Up the Body of Christ
As we reflect on Ephesians 4:7-13 and John 15:17-25, in the spirit of Feria II after the 23rd Sunday after
Tridentine Mass October 28, 2024: Feria II after XXIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 138:17To me, Your friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened.Ps 138:1-2O Lord, You
Feast of Christ the King
The Feast of Christ the King, also known as the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe,
Reflecting on Christ the King: The Supremacy and Kingship of Christ in Colossians 1:12-20 and John 18:33-37
As we approach the Feast of Christ the King, celebrated on the last Sunday of October in the traditional Roman