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
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Feast Day: December 28 The Holy Innocents are remembered as the young boys of Bethlehem who were slaughtered by the
Reflection on Apocalypse 14:1-5 and Matthew 2:13-18 in the Spirit of the Holy Innocents
The feast of the Holy Innocents, celebrated on December 28th, invites us to contemplate the profound mystery of innocent suffering
Tridentine Mass December 28, 2024: Ss. Innocentium
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 8:3Ex ore infántium, Deus, et lacténtium perfecísti laudem propter inimicos tuos.Ps 8:2Dómine, Dóminus noster: quam admirábile est nomen
Hagiography of St. John the Apostle
Feast Day: December 27Patronage: Love, loyalty, authors, and friendshipsSymbol: Eagle (a representation of his Gospel) Early Life and CallSt. John
Reflections on Ecclesiasticus 15:1-6 and John 21:19-24
In the Spirit of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist As we commemorate the Feast of St. John the Apostle
Tridentine Mass December 27, 2024: S. Joannis Apostoli et Evangelistæ
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit
Hagiography of St. Stephen, Protomartyr (Feast Day: December 26)
St. Stephen, honored as the Protomartyr of the Church, occupies a preeminent place in the liturgical calendar. His feast is
Reflection on Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 and Matthew 23:34-39: The Witness of St. Stephen, Protomartyr
“And they cast him out of the city and stoned him; and the witnesses laid down their garments at the
Tridentine Mass December 26, 2024: S. Stephani Protomartyris
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 118:23; 118:86; 118:23Sedérunt príncipes, et advérsum me loquebántur: et iníqui persecúti sunt me: ádiuva me, Dómine, Deus
Nativitate Domini in Nocte
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ is one of the central mysteries of the Christian faith, celebrated with profound