St. Kieran (Ciarán) of Clonmacnoise
Known for: Founder of Clonmacnoise, one of the greatest monastic centers in early Christian Ireland. Early Life St. Kieran—often called
Reflection on Jeremiah 17:5–10 and Luke 16:19–31
Lent places before us a stark choice: where shall we place our trust? In the fleeting consolations of this world,
Tridentine Mass Propers March 5, 2026: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 69:2; 69:3Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde: Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína: confundántur et revereántur inimíci mei, qui quærunt
A Lenten Reflection for Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima
(Esther 13:8–11; 15–17; Matthew 20:17–28) The sacred liturgy of this Lenten feria places before us two profound movements of the
Saint Katharine Drexel (1858–1955)
Saint Katharine Drexel (1858–1955) Virgin and Foundress Saint Katharine Drexel is remembered for her heroic charity, especially toward Native Americans
Tridentine Mass Propers March 4, 2026: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 37:22-23.Ne derelínquas me, Dómine, Deus meus, ne discédas a me: inténde in adiutórium meum, Dómine, virtus salútis meæ.Ps
Saint Felix, Priest and Martyr
Feast Day: January 14Title: Priest of the Roman Church, Martyr under AurelianPatronage: Invoked for protection during persecution Early Life and
“To Preach the Word, Be Instant in Season”
A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 In the Spirit of Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor
Tridentine Mass Propers January 14, 2026: S. Hilarii Episcopi Confessoris Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Traditional Date: January 13 (Octave Day of the Epiphany)Liturgical Rank (Pre-1955): Commemoration within the Octave of the EpiphanyModern Placement (Post-1960
“Behold the Lamb of God”: The Light of Christ in His Manifestation and Baptism
Feast: Commemoration of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ – II ClassDate: January 13, 2026 (Traditional Roman Calendar)Propers: Tridentine
Tridentine Mass Propers January 13, 2026: Commemoratio Baptismatis Domini Nostri Jesu Christi ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ
Saint Aelred of Rievaulx
Abbot and ConfessorFeast: January 12Born: c. 1110 in Hexham, Northumbria, EnglandDied: January 12, 1167, Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire, EnglandReligious Order: CistercianTitle:
Reflection for the Duodecima Januarii (January 12) ~ IV Classis
Readings: Romans 12:1–5 & Luke 2:42–52Theme: The Hidden Offering of the Body and the Obedience of the Son “I beseech
Tridentine Mass Propers January 12, 2026: Die Duodecima Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusIn excélso throno vidi sedére virum, quem adórat multitúdo Angelórum, psalléntes in unum: ecce, cuius impérii nomen
Saint Theodosius the Cenobiarch
Feast Day: January 11Born: c. 423, near Garissus, Cappadocia (modern-day Turkey)Died: January 11, c. 529Titles: Cenobiarch (leader of cenobitic monks),