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)
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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 1, 2024: XV Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 85:1-3Incline Your ear, O Lord; answer me; save Your servant, O my God, who trusts in You. Have
Saint Raymond Nonnatus
St. Raymond Nonnatus (1204–1240) was a Spanish saint renowned for his holiness and his dedication to the liberation of Christian
Reflection on Sirach 31:8-11 and Luke 12:35-40
In the Spirit of the Saturday After the Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost The readings for this Saturday after the Fourteenth
Tridentine Mass August 31, 2024: Saturday after XIV Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 36:30-31The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom, and his tongue utters what is right. The law
Saint Rose of Lima
St. Rose of Lima, Virgin (1586–1617) Early Life and Devotion:St. Rose of Lima was born as Isabel Flores de Oliva
Reflection on 2 Corinthians 10:17-18; 11:1-2 and Matthew 25:1-13 in the Spirit of Feria VI after the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The readings from 2 Corinthians 10:17-18; 11:1-2 and Matthew 25:1-13, when reflected upon in the spirit of Feria VI after
Tridentine Mass Readings August 30, 2024: Feria VI after XIV Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 44:8Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
The beheading of St. John the Baptist is one of the most solemn and significant events in Christian hagiography, celebrated
Reflection on Jeremiah 1:17-19 and Mark 6:17-29 in Light of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist
As we reflect on the readings of Jeremiah 1:17-19 and Mark 6:17-29, particularly in the context of Feria V after
Tridentine Mass August 29, 2024: Feria V after XIV Sunday after Pentecost, Beheading of St. John the Baptist
INTROIT Ps 118:46-47I will speak of Your decrees before kings without being ashamed. And I will delight in Your commands,