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,
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
Tridentine Mass October 7, 2024: Feria II after XX Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Let us all rejoice in the Lord, keeping a feastday in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for whose
Saint Bruno
Saint Bruno of Cologne (c. 1030–1101) is best known as the founder of the Carthusian Order, a monastic community dedicated
Reflection of the readings from Ephesians 5:15-21 and John 4:46-53
The readings from Ephesians 5:15-21 and John 4:46-53, which often accompany the XX Sunday after Pentecost, invite us into a
Tridentine Mass Readings October 6, 2024: XX Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Dan 3:31; 3:29; 3:35All that You have done to us, O Lord, You have done in true judgment; because
Saint Placid and Companions, Martyrs.
St. Placid (or Placidus), together with his companions, is venerated as a martyr in the Benedictine tradition, with their feast
Reflection on the readings from Ecclus 24:14-16 and Luke 11:27-28
In reflecting on the readings from Ecclus 24:14-16 and Luke 11:27-28, particularly within the context of the Saturday after the
Tridentine Mass October 5, 2024: Saturday after XIX Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Hail, holy Mother, who in childbirth brought forth the King Who rules heaven and earth world without end.Ps 44:2My