The Humility and Obedience of Mary
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“And suddenly the Lord whom you seek will come to His temple”A Reflection on Malachi 3:1–4 and Luke 2:22–32
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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)
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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
Saint Agapitus
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Faith and Gratitude: A Reflection on Galatians 3:16-22 and Luke 17:11-19 for the XIII Sunday after Pentecost
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Tridentine Mass August 18, 2024: XIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 73:20; 73:19; 73:23Look to Your covenant, O Lord, forsake not forever the lives of Your afflicted ones. Arise,
Saint Hyacinth of Poland
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Reflection on Sirach 31:8-11 and Luke 12:35-40
In the Spirit of the Saturday after the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost In the readings of Sirach 31:8-11 and Luke
Saint Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 31:8-11 and Matthew 1:1-16 in Light of St. Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Feria VI after the XII Sunday after Pentecost provides a rich opportunity to meditate on the life of St. Joachim,
Tridentine Mass August 17, 2024: Saturday after XII 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
Tridentine Mass August 16, 2024: Feria VI after XII Sunday after Pentecost, St. Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin
INTROIT Ps 111:9Lavishly he gives to the poor, his generosity shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory.Ps
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most profound and beloved mysteries in Catholic tradition. This