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
Tridentine Mass September 11, 2024: Feria IV after XVI Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 85:3; 85:5Have pity on me, O Lord, for to You I call all the day; for You, O
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
St. Nicholas of Tolentino (c. 1245–1305) is a revered figure in Catholic hagiography, known for his deep piety, acts of
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4:9-14 and Luke 12:32-34
In the readings appointed for Feria III after the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, we are invited to contemplate two powerful
Tridentine Mass September 10, 2024: Feria III after XVI Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 91:13-14The just man shall flourish like the palm tree, like a cedar of Lebanon shall he grow: planted
Saint Peter Claver
St. Peter Claver (1581–1654), known as the “Apostle to the Slaves,” is a remarkable figure in Catholic hagiography, celebrated for
Reflection on Ephesians 3:13-21 and Luke 14:1-11 in the Spirit of Feria II After the Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
In the readings for Feria II after the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, we are presented with two profound passages: Ephesians
Tridentine Mass September 9, 2024: Feria II after XVI Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 85:3; 85:5Have pity on me, O Lord, for to You I call all the day; for You, O
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: A Celebration of Grace and Hope Every year on September 8th, the Catholic
Reflection on Ephesians 3:13-21 and Luke 14:1-11 in the Spirit of the XVI Sunday after Pentecost
The readings for the XVI Sunday after Pentecost invite us to contemplate two essential virtues: humility and the immeasurable love
Tridentine Mass September 8, 2024: XVI Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 85:3; 85:5Have pity on me, O Lord, for to You I call all the day; for You, O