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
The Memory of the Just Shall Not Depart: A Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 44:1-15 and Matthew 19:27-29
As we enter the Fifth Week after Epiphany, the liturgy continues to unfold the mysteries of Christ’s Kingdom and its
Tridentine Mass February 12, 2025: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam V post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusSap 10:20-21Iusti decantavérunt, Dómine, nomen sanctum tuum, et victrícem manum tuam laudavérunt páriter: quóniam sapiéntia apéruit os mutum et
Our Lady of Lourdes
The Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Lourdes (1858) The story of Our Lady of Lourdes is among the
The Woman Clothed with the Sun: A Reflection on Apoc. 11:19; 12:1, 10 and Luke 1:26-31
Mary, the Ark of the New Covenant In the sacred readings for the feast of the Apparition of the Blessed
Tridentine Mass Readings February 11, 2025:
In Apparitione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ III. classisTempora: Feria III infra Hebdomadam V post Epiphaniam Ante Missam IntroitusApoc 21:2Vidi civitátem sanctam, Ierúsalem
Saint Scholastica (c. 480–543) – Virgin and Abbess
Saint Scholastica, the twin sister of Saint Benedict of Nursia, is one of the great early monastic saints of the
Boasting in the Lord and the Wisdom of the Wise Virgins: A Reflection on 2 Corinthians 10:17–18; 11:1–2 and Matthew 25:1–13
As we continue through this sacred time after Epiphany, the Church presents us with passages that call us to spiritual
Tridentine Mass February 10, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam V post Epiphaniam
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 44:8Dilexísti iustítiam, et odísti iniquitátem: proptérea unxit te Deus, Deus tuus, óleo lætítiæ præ consórtibus tuis.Ps 44:2Eructávit cor
Saint Apollonia – Virgin and Martyr
Saint Apollonia was a Christian martyr who suffered in Alexandria, Egypt, during the violent persecution of Christians in the year
Clothed in Christ: A Reflection on Colossians 3:12-17 and Matthew 13:24-30 in the Spirit of the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
As we enter the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Holy Mother Church presents us with two profound passages for our meditation: