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)
Abbess of Kildare, Virgin, Wonderworker, and Patroness of Ireland Feast Day: February 1Patronage: Ireland, poets, dairymaids, blacksmiths, healers, midwives, children
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 August 22, 2024: Feria V after XIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Heb 4:16Let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find
Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
St. Jane Frances Frémiot de Chantal (1572–1641) was a French noblewoman, widow, mother, and eventually a religious foundress, renowned for
Reflection on Proverbs 31:10-31 and Matthew 13:44-52: The Virtuous Woman and the Hidden Treasure
In the spirit of the Feria IV after the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, the readings from Proverbs 31:10-31 and Matthew
Tridentine Mass August 21, 2024: Feria IV after XIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 118:75; 118:120I know, O Lord, that Your ordinances are just, and in Your faithfulness You have afflicted me.
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Abbot, Doctor of the Church, and Mellifluous Doctor Feast Day: August 20Born: 1090, Fontaine-lès-Dijon, Burgundy, FranceDied:
Reflection on Ecclus 39:6-14 and Matthew 5:13-19: The Wisdom of the Righteous and the Light of the World
In the spirit of the Feria III after the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, we are invited to meditate deeply on
Tridentine Mass August 20, 2024: Feria III after XIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ecclus 15:5In the midst of the assembly he opened his mouth; and the Lord filled him with the spirit
Saint John Eudes
Feast Day: August 19Patronage: Missionaries, the Eudists, founders of seminaries, and the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity Early Life
Reflection on Sirach 31:8-11 and Luke 12:35-40
In the liturgical spirit of Feria II after the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, the readings from Sirach 31:8-11 and Luke
Tridentine Mass August 19, 2024: Feria II after XIII 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