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
Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and Matthew 5:13-19 in the Spirit of Commemoratio ad Laudes Tantum
The liturgical practice of the Church encourages the faithful to begin the day by contemplating the sacred mysteries of Scripture.
Tridentine Mass January 14, 2025:
S. Hilarii Episcopi Confessoris Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Felicis Presbyteri et Martyris Ante Missam IntroitusEccli
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Saint Hilary of Poitiers was born around 315 AD in the city of Poitiers, in what is now modern-day France.
Arise, Shine: Reflecting on Isaiah 60:1-6 and John 1:29-34
The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord is a time of profound reflection on Christ’s humility, His revelation as
Tridentine Mass January 13, 2025: Commemoratio Baptismatis Domini Nostri Jesu Christi
Ante Missam IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps 71:1Deus,
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620–1700) is celebrated as a pioneer of education and a founding figure of the Catholic Church in
Reflection on Colossians 3:12-17 and Luke 2:42-52: Lessons from the Holy Family
The Feast of the Holy Family invites us to meditate on the virtues that shine forth from Jesus, Mary, and
Tridentine Mass January 12, 2025: Sanctæ Familiæ Jesu Mariæ Joseph
Ante Missam IntroitusProv 23:24; 23:25Exsúltat gáudio pater Iusti, gáudeat Pater tuus et Mater tua, et exsúltet quæ génuit te.Ps 83:2-3Quam dilécta
St. Hyginus
Feast Day: January 11Reign as Pope: c. 138–142 ADMartyrdom: Though often listed as a martyr, early sources do not confirm
Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato Reflection: Titus 3:4-7 and Luke 2:15-20
On this Saturday devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we pause to contemplate her role in the economy of salvation