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
Saint Anthony Mary Claret
St. Anthony Mary Claret (1807–1870) was a Spanish archbishop, missionary, and founder of the Claretian order, renowned for his zealous
Reflecting on Hebrews 7:23-27 and Matthew 24:42-47 in the Light of Feria IV after the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
As we journey through the liturgical season following the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, the Church, in her wisdom, presents us
Tridentine Mass October 23, 2024: Feria IV after XXII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 131:9-10.May Your priests, O Lord, be clothed with justice; let Your faithful ones shout merrily for joy. For
Saint Mello
St. Mello (also known as St. Melon or St. Mallonus) is traditionally regarded as the first bishop of Rouen in
Reflecting on Philippians 1:6-11 and Matthew 22:15-21
The liturgical readings for Feria III after the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost bring us to two passages that speak profoundly
Tridentine Mass October 22, 2024: Feria III after XXII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 129:3-4If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, O God of
Saint Hilarion
Feast Day: October 21Patronage: Invoked against snake bites and demonic possession. Saint Hilarion is celebrated as one of the founders
Reflection on Philippians 1:6-11 and Matthew 22:15-21 for Feria II after the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
As we reflect on the readings for Feria II after the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, we encounter the words of
Tridentine Mass October 21, 2024: Feria II after XXII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 129:3-4If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, O God of
Saint John Cantius
St. John Cantius, also known as St. John of Kanty, was a remarkable Polish priest, scholar, and professor renowned for