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 Grace of God Appeared: A Reflection on Titus 2:11-15 and Luke 2:1-14
In the Spirit of “In Nativitate Domini in Nocte” As we celebrate the glorious Nativity of Our Lord, the readings
Tridentine Mass December 25, 2024: In Nativitate Domini in nocte
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 2:7.Dóminus dixit ad me: Fílius meus es tu, ego hódie génui te.Ps 2:1Quare fremuérunt gentes: et pópuli meditáti
The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord
The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord, celebrated on December 24, holds profound significance in the liturgical calendar as
“Called to Belong to Jesus Christ” — A Reflection on Romans 1:1–6 and Matthew 1:18–21 in the Spirit of Christmas Eve
As the Church approaches the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, the readings of the Vigil Mass echo with
Tridentine Mass December 24, 2024: In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini
Ante Missam IntroitusExod 16:6; 16:7Hódie sciétis, quia véniet Dóminus et salvábit nos: et mane vidébitis glóriam eius.Ps 23:1Dómini est terra, et
St. Servulus
Feast Day: December 23Patronage: The poor and the disabled St. Servulus lived during the 6th century in Rome and is
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4:1–5 and Luke 3:1–6
In the Spirit of Feria II infra Hebdomadam IV Adventus As we approach the final days of Advent, the Church
Tridentine Mass December 23, 2024: Feria II infra Hebdomadam IV Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusIsa 45:8Roráte, cœli, désuper, et nubes pluant iustum: aperiátur terra, et gérminet SalvatóremPs 18:2Cœli enárrant glóriam Dei: et
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
Feast Day: December 22 (Traditional Catholic Calendar); November 13 (Novus Ordo Calendar)Patronage: Immigrants, hospital administrators, orphans, and the Missionary Sisters
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 and Luke 3:1-6 for Dominica IV Adventus
As we approach the culmination of Advent, the fourth Sunday brings with it a sense of both urgency and hope.