Saint Irenaeus of Lyons, Bishop, Doctor, and Martyr
I. Identity and Origins Irenaeus was born in the Roman province of Asia, in or near Smyrna (modern İzmir, Turkey),
The Justice That Reaches the Heart
A Reflection for Dominica V post Pentecosten (II. classis) On the Epistle — 1 St. Peter 3:8-15 — and the
Tridentine Mass Readings June 28, 2026:
Dominica V Post Pentecosten ~ II. classis Ante Missam Top NextIncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1BeginningIn the Name of
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Beata Maria Virgo a Perpetuo Succursu Feast: 27 June — Duplex secundae classis (II class double) in the General Roman
The Tabernacle of Wisdom and the Beatitude of Hearing
A Reflection for Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato — IV. classis Sabbato infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes I. Liturgical Context The
Tridentine Mass Propers June 27, 2026
Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classisScriptura: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui
Saint Anthony the Abbot
Also known as Saint Anthony of Egypt or Saint Anthony the Great, this beloved saint is venerated as the Father
Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 45:1-6 and Luke 12:35-40: A Call to Faithful Stewardship in the Light of Divine Election
In the spirit of Tempora: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam I post Epiphaniam As we find ourselves within the liturgical time
Tridentine Mass January 17, 2025:
S. Antonii Abbatis ~ III. classisTempora: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam I post Epiphaniam Ante Missam IntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua
Saint Marcellus I
Feast Day: January 16Patronage: None officially recognizedDeath: c. 309 ADTitle: Pope and Martyr Early Life and Pontificate Saint Marcellus I
Reflection on 1 Peter 5:1-4; 5:10-11 and Matthew 16:13-19
In the spirit of the Commemoratio ad Laudes tantum (Commemoration at Lauds only), let us reflect on these profound passages,
Tridentine Mass January 16, 2025:
S. Pauli Primi Eremitæ et Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Mauri Abbatis Ante Missam IntroitusIoann 21:15-17Si díligis
Saint Paul the Hermit
Early Life: Saint Paul the Hermit was born around the year 228 AD in Thebes, Egypt, into a wealthy and
Reflection on Philippians 3:7-12 and Matthew 11:25-30
In the Spirit of the Commemoratio ad Laudes Tantum In the Divine Office, the Commemoratio ad Laudes Tantum—the memorial prayed
Tridentine Mass January 15, 2025:
S. Pauli Primi Eremitæ et Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Mauri Abbatis Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut
St. Felix of Nola
Feast Day: January 14Patronage: Spiders (due to a miraculous event in his life), and Nola, Italy.Key Attributes: Often depicted with