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 2 Tim 4:1-8 and Matt 5:13-19 in the Spirit of Feria II after the XIX Sunday after Pentecost
In the readings for Feria II after the XIX Sunday after Pentecost, we encounter two powerful exhortations that shape our
Tridentine Mass September 30, 2024: Feria II after XIX Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Sir 15:5In the midst of the church he opened his mouth, and the Lord filled him with the spirit
Saint Michael the Archangel
The Feast of the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel is celebrated in the Traditional Catholic calendar on September 29th.
Reflection on Apoc 1:1-5 and Matt 18:1-10
In the Spirit of the XIX Sunday after Pentecost: The Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel As we reflect on
Tridentine Mass Reading September 29, 2024: XIX Sunday after Pentecost, Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel
INTROIT Ps 102:20Bless the Lord, all you His Angels, you mighty in strength, who do His bidding, obeying His spoken
Saint Wencelaus
St. Wenceslaus, also known as Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, was a 10th-century Christian ruler whose life and martyrdom have
Reflection on Wisdom 10:10-14 and Matthew 10:34-42
In the Spirit of the Saturday after the XVIII Sunday after Pentecost In today’s liturgy, the readings from the Book
Tridentine Mass September 28, 2024: Saturday after XVIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 20:2-3In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly. Thou
Saints Cosmos and Damian
Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers born in Arabia in the 3rd century. They are celebrated as early Christian
Reflection on Wisdom 5:16-20 and Luke 6:17-23
In the spirit of Feria VI after the XVIII Sunday after Pentecost As we continue our spiritual journey through the