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
St. Gatian
Feast Day: December 18Titles: Bishop of Tours, Apostle of the Touraine Life and Mission St. Gatian, a 3rd-century saint, was
A Reflection on Isaiah 7:10-15 and Luke 1:26-38
In the Spirit of Ember Wednesday in Advent (Feria IV Quattuor Temporum in Adventu) The season of Advent, especially as
Tridentine Mass December 18, 2024: Feria IV Quattuor Temporum in Adventu
Ante Missam IntroitusIs 45:8Roráte, cœli, désuper, et nubes pluant iustum: aperiátur terra, et gérminet SalvatóremPs 18:2.Cœli enárrant glóriam Dei: et
St. Olympias
St. Olympias is a revered saint in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions, particularly venerated for her life of
Rejoicing in the Lord and Recognizing His Presence: A Reflection for Feria III in the Third Week of Advent
The Advent season calls us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. On this Feria III infra
Tridentine Mass Readings December 17, 2024: Feria III infra Hebdomadam III Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusPhil 4:4-6Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte. Modéstia vestra nota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus enim prope est.
St. Eusebius
St. Eusebius, one of the early bishops of the Church and a martyr for the faith, is honored for his
Bearing the Cross and Comfort in Affliction: A Reflection on 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 and Matthew 16:24-27
As the Church moves through the third week of Advent, her liturgy emphasizes the dual themes of joyful anticipation and
Tridentine Mass December 16, 2024: Feria II infra Hebdomadam III Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusDan 3:84; 3:87Sacerdótes Dei, benedícite Dóminum: sancti et húmiles corde, laudáte Deum.Dan 3:57Benedícite, ómnia ópera Dómini, Dómino: laudáte
St. Mary di Rosa (St. Maria Crocifissa di Rosa)
Feast Day: December 15Patronage: Caregivers, nurses, and the sickLifespan: November 6, 1813 – December 15, 1855 St. Mary di Rosa,