Saint Elisabeth of Hungary (1207–1231)
Feast Day: November 19Patroness of: Widows, the poor, the sick, hospitals, bakers, and Catholic charities “The Queen Who Became a
The Pearl, the Field, and the Valiant Woman
Reflections on Proverbs 31:10–31 and Matthew 13:44–52In the spirit of S. Elisabeth Viduæ, III classisCommemoration at Lauds only: S. Pontian,
Tridentine Mass Propers November 19, 2025:
S. Elisabeth Viduæ ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Pontiani Papæ et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:75; 118:120Cognóvi, Dómine, quia ǽquitas
The Feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul
The Feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul (Latin: Dedicatio Basilicarum Ss. Petri et Pauli
In Dedicatione Basilicarum Ss. Apostolorum Petri et Pauli – A Meditation on Rev 21:2–5 and Luke 19:1–10
“And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned
Tridentine Mass Propers November 18, 2025:
In Dedicatione Basilicarum Ss. Apostolorum Petri et Pauli ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam XXIII post Octavam Pentecostes IV. Novembris
Saint Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saint Joachim, revered as the father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, occupies a cherished place in Catholic tradition, particularly within
Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 31:8-11 and Matthew 1:1-16 in Light of St. Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Feria VI after the XII Sunday after Pentecost provides a rich opportunity to meditate on the life of St. Joachim,
Tridentine Mass August 17, 2024: Saturday after XII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 36:30-31The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom, and his tongue utters what is right. The law
Tridentine Mass August 16, 2024: Feria VI after XII Sunday after Pentecost, St. Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin
INTROIT Ps 111:9Lavishly he gives to the poor, his generosity shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory.Ps
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most profound and beloved mysteries in Catholic tradition. This
Reflection on Judith 13:22-25; 15:10 and Luke 1:41-50 in the Context of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
In the liturgical celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Church invites us to reflect on the
Tridentine Mass August 15, 2024: Feria V after XII Sunday after Pentecost, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
INTROIT Apoc 12:1A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon was under her
Saint Eusebius
St. Eusebius, often identified with St. Eusebius of Vercelli, was a key figure in the early Church, renowned for his
Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 24:23-31 and Luke 11:27-28
In the Spirit of the Vigil of the Assumption As we prepare to celebrate the glorious Assumption of the Blessed
Tridentine Mass August 14, 2024; Feria IV after XII Sunday after Pentecost, Vigil of the Assumption
INTROIT Ps 44:13; 44:15-16.All the rich among the people seek your favor. Behind her the virgins of her train are