The Humility and Obedience of Mary
Although Our Lady was not bound by the Law of purification, being ever-virgin and immaculate, she willingly submitted to the
“And suddenly the Lord whom you seek will come to His temple”A Reflection on Malachi 3:1–4 and Luke 2:22–32
In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis – II ClassisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ On this blessed feast, In Purificatione Beatæ
Tridentine Mass Propers February 2, 2026:
In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ II. classisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ Ante Missam Top NextDe Benedictione CandelarumSi candelarum benedictio et processio,
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
Reflection on Ezekiel 1:10-14 and Matthew 9:9-13 in the Spirit of Ember Saturday of September
The readings from Ezekiel 1:10-14 and Matthew 9:9-13 on Ember Saturday of September offer us a deep reflection on the
Tridentine Mass September 21, 2024: Ember Saturday of September
INTROIT Ps 36:30-31The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom and his tongue utters what is right. The law
Hagiography of St. Eustace and Companions, Martyrs
Feast Day: September 20 Title: Martyrs of Ancient Rome Patronage: Hunters, trappers, firefighters St. Eustace, also known as Placidus before
Reflection on Osee 14:2-10 and Luke 7:36-50
In the Spirit of Ember Friday of September The Ember Days, particularly Ember Friday of September, call us to a
Tridentine Mass September 20, 2024: Ember Friday of September
INTROIT Ps 104:3-4Rejoice, O hearts that seek the Lord! Look to the Lord, and be strengthened; seek His face evermore.Ps
Reflection on Hebrews 10:32-38 and Matthew 24:3-13
In the Spirit of Feria V after the 17th Sunday after Pentecost The readings from Hebrews 10:32-38 and Matthew 24:3-13
Tridentine Mass September 19, 2024: Feria V after XVII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 36:39The salvation of the just is from the Lord; He is their refuge in time of distress.Ps 36:1Be
Saint Joseph Cupertino
St. Joseph of Cupertino, Confessor (1603-1663) St. Joseph of Cupertino, known for his profound humility and extraordinary mystical experiences, was
Reflection for Ember Wednesday of September: A Call to Humility and Faith
On Ember Wednesday, the Church calls us to fast and pray, to attune our hearts to the movements of grace,
Tridentine Mass September 18, 2024: Ember Wednesday of September
INTROIT Ps 80:2-5Sing joyfully to God our strength; acclaim the God of Jacob. Take up a pleasant psalm with the