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 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
Tridentine Mass Readings October 8, 2024: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam XX post Octavam Pentecostes
IntroitusPs 118:75; 118:120Cognóvi, Dómine, quia ǽquitas iudícia tua, et in veritáte tua humiliásti me: confíge timóre tuo carnes meas, a
Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary
The Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary is a profound and central title of the Virgin Mary, especially associated with
Reflecting on Proverbs 8:22-24 and Luke 1:26-38
In reflecting on Proverbs 8:22-24 and Luke 1:26-38, we enter into a profound contemplation of the divine plan, especially in