The Chalice Before the Throne
A Reflection on the Mass Propers for the Feast of St. James the Apostle 25 July · S. Jacobi Apostoli
Tridentine Mass Propers July 25, 2026:
S. Jacobi Apostoli ~ II. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Christophori Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 138:17Mihi autem nimis honoráti sunt amíci tui,
Sancta Christina, Virgo et Martyr
24 Julii · Virgin and Martyr · Commemoration I. Identitas et Origines Saint Christina, Virgin and Martyr, is honored on
The Wisdom of the Sons: Adoption and Prudence
A Reflection for Friday in the Eighth Week after the Octave of Pentecost Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam VIII post Octavam
Tridentine Mass Propers July 24, 2026:
Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam VIII post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Christinæ Virginis et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 47:10-11.Suscépimus, Deus,
S. Apollinaris, Episcopi et Martyris
23 Julii — Duplex Commemoratio S. Liborii, Episcopi et Confessoris I. Identitas et Origines Apollinaris is venerated as the first
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,