St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr
Feast Day: November 23Title: Pope and MartyrPontificate: c. 88–99 A.D. (traditionally the third successor of St. Peter) Early Life and
Reflection on Philippians 3:17–4:3 and Matthew 16:13–19
In the Spirit of Saturday after the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany The readings for this day, drawn from Philippians and
Tridentine Mass November 23, 2024: Saturday after VI Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT Isa 59:21; 56:7The Lord says, My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of
Saint Cecilia
Feast Day: November 22Patronage: Musicians, singers, poets, and church musicSymbols: Musical instruments (especially the organ), roses, crown of martyrdom Early
Reflection on Ecclus 51:13-17 and Matt 25:1-13
In the Spirit of Feria VI After the VI Sunday After Epiphany The liturgical readings chosen for this time of
Tridentine Mass November 22, 2024: Feria VI after VI Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT Ps 118:46-47I will speak of Your decrees before kings without being ashamed. And I will delight in Your commands,
Reflecting on Sirach 24:23-31 and Luke 2:43-51
In the traditional liturgical calendar, Friday in the 20th week after the Octave of Pentecost presents us with readings that
Tridentine Mass Readings October 11, 2024: Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam XX post Octavam Pentecostes I
IntroitusIsa 7:14Ecce Virgo concípiet, et páriet fílium, et vocábitur nomen eius Emmánuel.Ps 97:1.Cantáte Dómino cánticum novum: quia mirabília fecit.℣. Glória Patri,
St. Francis Borgia, Confessor
Feast Day: October 10Patronage: Against earthquakes; Portugal; Rota, Marianas Islands St. Francis Borgia, born on October 28, 1510, was a
Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 45:1-6 and Matthew 19:27-29: The Call of Divine Favor and Promise of Reward
In the spirit of Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam XX post Octavam Pentecostes, today’s readings offer us a profound meditation on
Tridentine Mass October 10, 2024: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam XX post Octavam Pentecostes I.
IntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in malignántibus:
St. John Leonardi, Confessor, and Sts. Denis, Rusticus, and Eleutherius, Martyrs.
On October 9, the Church honors two separate but important commemorations: St. John Leonardi, Confessor, and Sts. Denis, Rusticus, and
Reflection on 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, 15-18 and Luke 10:1-9
The readings for Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam XX post Octavam Pentecostes present a profound meditation on the themes of divine
Tridentine Mass Readings October 9, 2024: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam XX post Octavam Pentecostes
IntroitusEccli 42:15-16.In sermónibus Dómini ópera eius: sol illúminans per ómnia respéxit, et glória Dómini plenum est opus eius.Ps 95:1Cantáte Dómino
Saint Bridget of Sweden
Hagiography of St. Bridget of Sweden, Widow St. Bridget of Sweden (1303–1373), also known as Birgitta Birgersdotter, was a mystic,
Reflection on 1 Timothy 5:3-10 and Matthew 13:44-52
In the Spirit of Feria Tertia Infra Hebdomadam XX Post Octavam Pentecostes As we reflect on the readings of the