Sancta Christina, Virgo et Martyr
24 Julii · Virgin and Martyr · Commemoration I. Identitas et Origines Saint Christina, Virgin and Martyr, is honored on
The Wisdom of the Sons: Adoption and Prudence
A Reflection for Friday in the Eighth Week after the Octave of Pentecost Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam VIII post Octavam
Tridentine Mass Propers July 24, 2026:
Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam VIII post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Christinæ Virginis et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 47:10-11.Suscépimus, Deus,
S. Apollinaris, Episcopi et Martyris
23 Julii — Duplex Commemoratio S. Liborii, Episcopi et Confessoris I. Identitas et Origines Apollinaris is venerated as the first
The Shepherd Who Feeds and the Servant Who Serves
A Reflection on the Propers of S. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr 23 July · III. classis · Commemoratio ad Laudes
Tridentine Mass Propers July 23, 2026:
S. Apollinaris Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Liborii Episcopi et Confessoris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 63:11Lætábitur iustus in
Saint Walburga: Benedictine Abbess and Missionary (c. 710–779)
Feast Day: February 25 (or May 1 in some regions)Patronage: Against storms, rabies, and famine; sailors; farmersAttributes: Abbess’s crozier, flask
Boasting in Weakness: A Reflection for Feria III of Sexagesima Week
As we journey deeper into the season of Septuagesima, the Church places before us two striking passages for our meditation:
Tridentine Mass February 25, 2025: Feria III infra Hebdomadam Sexagesimæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 43:23-26Exsúrge, quare obdórmis, Dómine? exsúrge, et ne repéllas in finem: quare fáciem tuam avértis, oblivísceris tribulatiónem nostram? adhæsit
Saint Matthew
Introduction Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, is traditionally regarded as the author of the Gospel
Reflection for Feria II infra Hebdomadam Sexagesimæ
Acts 1:15-26 & Matthew 11:25-30 As we journey through Septuagesima, a season of preparation before Lent, today’s readings call us
Tridentine Mass February 24, 2025: Tempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Sexagesimæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 138:17Mihi autem nimis honoráti sunt amíci tui, Deus: nimis confortátus est principátus eórum.Ps 138:1-2.Dómine, probásti me et cognovísti
Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (c. 69–155 AD) – Bishop and Martyr
Early Life and Discipleship Saint Polycarp, one of the most revered Apostolic Fathers, was born around the year 69 AD.
Boasting in Weakness: A Reflection for Sexagesima Sunday
As we journey through the pre-Lenten season, Sexagesima Sunday invites us to reflect on the trials of St. Paul and
Tridentine Mass February 23, 2025: Dominica in Sexagesima
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 43:23-26Exsúrge, quare obdórmis, Dómine? exsúrge, et ne repéllas in finem: quare fáciem tuam avértis, oblivísceris tribulatiónem nostram? adhæsit
The Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter at Antioch
The Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter at Antioch (Cathedra Sancti Petri Antiochiae) was traditionally celebrated on February 22