St. Kieran (Ciarán) of Clonmacnoise
Known for: Founder of Clonmacnoise, one of the greatest monastic centers in early Christian Ireland. Early Life St. Kieran—often called
Reflection on Jeremiah 17:5–10 and Luke 16:19–31
Lent places before us a stark choice: where shall we place our trust? In the fleeting consolations of this world,
Tridentine Mass Propers March 5, 2026: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 69:2; 69:3Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde: Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína: confundántur et revereántur inimíci mei, qui quærunt
A Lenten Reflection for Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima
(Esther 13:8–11; 15–17; Matthew 20:17–28) The sacred liturgy of this Lenten feria places before us two profound movements of the
Saint Katharine Drexel (1858–1955)
Saint Katharine Drexel (1858–1955) Virgin and Foundress Saint Katharine Drexel is remembered for her heroic charity, especially toward Native Americans
Tridentine Mass Propers March 4, 2026: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 37:22-23.Ne derelínquas me, Dómine, Deus meus, ne discédas a me: inténde in adiutórium meum, Dómine, virtus salútis meæ.Ps
Living the Hidden Sanctity: A Reflection on Colossians 3:12–17 and Luke 2:42–52
In the Spirit of the Feast of the Holy Family On the Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany, Holy
Tridentine Mass Readings January 11, 2026: Sanctæ Familiæ Jesu Mariæ Joseph ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1 BeginningIn the Name of the Father,
Saint Paul the Hermit
Confessor and First HermitPatronage: Hermits, cloistered monasticsLived: c. 228–c. 341 ADTitle: The First Hermit (Primus Eremita) ❖ Life and Legacy
Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato – IV ClassisScriptural Reflection on Titus 3:4–7 and Luke 2:15–20A Meditation in the Spirit of Saturday Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
In the quiet simplicity of Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato, the Church, as a tender mother, draws our hearts to contemplate the
Tridentine Mass Propers January 10, 2026: Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 44:13; 44:15; 44:16Vultum tuum deprecabúntur omnes dívites plebis: adducéntur Regi Vírgines post eam: próximæ eius adducéntur tibi in
Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno
Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno Title: The Black NazareneFeast Day: January 9 (Traslación)Place of Devotion: Quiapo Church, Manila, PhilippinesDevotion Type: Image
(They shall adore Him, all the kings of the earth; all nations shall serve Him.)— Gradual for the Epiphany, Psalm 71:11
Adorabunt eum omnes reges terræ: omnes gentes servient ei.” 💫 A Light Has Risen in the Darkness: A Reflection for
Tridentine Mass Propers January 9, 2026: Die Nona Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps
Our Lady of Prompt Succor
“Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us!” Feast Day: January 8 Patroness of: The city of New Orleans
Title: Lux Gentium: A Reflection on Isaiah 60:1–6 and Matthew 2:1–12 for the Octave Day of the Epiphany (Die Octava Januarii ~ IV. classis)
“Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem, quia venit lumen tuum, et gloria Domini super te orta est.”“Arise, be enlightened, O Jerusalem: for thy