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
Tridentine Mass September 27, 2024: Feria VI after XVIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ecclus 44:15, 14At gatherings the wisdom of the Saints is retold, and the assembly sings their praises; their name
Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companion
Sts. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and their companions, collectively known as the North American Martyrs, are a group of
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 and Matthew 9:1-8
In the Spirit of Feria V after the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost As we reflect on the readings from 1
Tridentine Mass Readings September 26, 2024: Feria V after XVIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Eccli 36:18Give peace, O Lord, to those who have hoped in You, and let Your Prophets be proved true.
Saint Firmin
St. Firmin, also known as Firmin of Amiens, is a revered 4th-century saint and martyr, celebrated primarily as the first
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 and Matthew 9:1-8
In the Spirit of Feria IV After the XVIII Sunday after Pentecost As we reflect on 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 and
Tridentine Mass Readings September 25, 2024: Feria IV after XVIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Eccli 36:18Give peace, O Lord, to those who have hoped in You, and let Your Prophets be proved true.
Our Lady Lady of Ransom
The story of Our Lady of Ransom (also known as Our Lady of Mercy) centers on the foundation of the
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 and Matthew 9:1-8
Feria III after the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost In the traditional Catholic liturgical calendar, the readings for Feria III after
Tridentine Mass September 24, 2024: Feria III after XVIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Eccli 36:18Give peace, O Lord, to those who have hoped in You, and let Your Prophets be proved true.