Saint Padre Pio
A Life, for his feast on the twenty-third day of September Ego enim stigmata Domini Iesu in corpore meo porto.“For
The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength
A reflection for Ember Wednesday of September — Feria Quarta Quatuor Temporum Septembris, II classis (23 September), with commemoration of S.
Tridentine Mass Propers September 23, 2026:
Feria Quarta Quattuor Temporum Septembris ~ II. classisCommemoratio : S. Lini Papæ et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 80:2; 80:3; 80:4; 80:5Exsultáte Deo,
Saint Thomas of Villanova
A Life, for his feast on the twenty-second day of September — III classis, with commemoration of Ss. Maurice and Companions,
The Measure of Wheat in Due Season
A reflection for Tuesday within the Seventeenth Week after Pentecost — S. Thomæ de Villanova Episcopi et Confessoris, III classis
Tridentine Mass Propers September 22, 2026:
S. Thomæ de Villanova Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Mauritii et Sociorum Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit
Reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi
“That We May Be Made Partakers of His Divine Nature”On 1 Corinthians 11:23–29 and John 6:56–59 in the Light of
Tridentine Mass Readings June 19, 2025: Festum Sanctissimi Corporis Christi
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 80:17.Cibávit eos ex ádipe fruménti, allelúia: et de petra, melle saturávit eos, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 80:2Exsultáte Deo, adiutóri
Blessed Osanna Andreasi of Mantua
Virgin and MysticFeast: June 18Born: January 17, 1449 – Mantua, ItalyDied: June 18, 1505 – Mantua, ItalyBeatified: January 24, 1694
“On Preaching and Preservation: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. Ephraem the Syrian, Doctor of the Church”
“Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season…” (2 Tim 4:2)“You are the salt of the earth… You
Tridentine Mass Readings June 18, 2025:
S. Ephræm Syri Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: SS. Marci et Marcelliani Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In
Saint Botulph
Early Life and Formation Saint Botulph was born around the beginning of the 7th century, probably in the Kingdom of
Reflection on Sirach 44:16–27; 45:3–20 and Matthew 25:14–23
In the Light of the Fathers of the Church As we pass through the quiet days following the great octave
Tridentine Mass Readings June 17, 2025: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum.Ps 131:1.Meménto, Dómine,
Saint Benno of Meissen
Bishop and ConfessorFeast Day: June 16Patron of: Fishermen, the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen Life and Sanctity Saint Benno was born around
Reflection on 1 John 4:8–21 and Luke 6:36–42
Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Pentecostes“Caritas ex Deo est – Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also