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
Awake to Advent: A Reflection on Romans 13:11-14 and Luke 21:25-33
The readings for Feria V infra Hebdomadam I Adventus—Romans 13:11-14 and Luke 21:25-33—call us to spiritual vigilance and hope. These
Tridentine Mass December 5, 2024: Feria V infra Hebdomadam I Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 24:1-3Ad te levávi ánimam meam: Deus meus, in te confído, non erubéscam: neque irrídeant me inimíci mei:
St. Peter Chrysologus
Feast Day: July 30Titles: Bishop of Ravenna, Doctor of the ChurchYears of Life: c. 380 – c. 450 St. Peter
Advent Reflection: Witness, Perseverance, and the Light of the Law
2 Timothy 4:1-8 and Matthew 5:13-19 in the Spirit of Feria IV in Advent The season of Advent invites the
Tridentine Mass Readings December 4, 2024: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam I Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit
St. Francis Xavier, Confessor
Feast Day: December 3Patronage: Missionaries, Navigators, African Missions, India, Japan, the Philippines, and various dioceses and institutions. St. Francis Xavier
Proclaiming Faith: A Reflection on Romans 10:10-18 and Mark 16:15-18 in the Spirit of Advent
As we journey through the sacred season of Advent, the Church invites us to meditate on the themes of faith
Tridentine Mass December 3, 2024: Feria III infra Hebdomadam I Adventus
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 118:46-47Loquébar de testimóniis tuis in conspéctu regum, et non confundébar: et meditábar in mandátis tuis, quæ diléxi
Saint Bibiana, Virgin and Martyr
Feast Day: December 2Patronage: Epileptics, headaches, and mental illness Saint Bibiana (also known as Viviana or Vibiana) was a Roman
Reflection on Sirach 51:13-17 and Matthew 13:44-52 in the Spirit of Advent
The season of Advent, a time of expectant hope and spiritual preparation, invites us to reflect on the treasure of