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
Tridentine Mass Propers January 8, 2025: Die Octava 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
Saint Raymond of Penyafort
Date: c. 1175 – January 6, 1275Patron of: Canon lawyers Early Life and Formation Saint Raymond of Penyafort (also spelled
Die Octava Januarii – Reflection on Isaiah 60:1–6 and Matthew 2:1–12
“Et adoraverunt eum.” – Matt. 2:11 Today, on the Octave Day of the Epiphany, the Church continues her meditation on
Tridentine Mass Propers January 7, 2026: Die Octava 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
St. André Bessette
St. André Bessette (1845–1937) is one such figure. Though canonized in 2010, his life and spirituality are deeply rooted in
Reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (In Epiphania Domini ~ I. classis)Readings: Isaiah 60:1–6 & Matthew 2:1–12
“And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light, and kings in the brightness of thy rising.” — Isaiah 60:3 On
Tridentine Mass Propers January 6, 2026: In Epiphania Domini ~ I. 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
Saint John Neumann, Bishop and Confessor
Feast Day: January 5Canonized: June 19, 1977, by Pope Paul VIPatronage: Catholic education, immigrants, sick children “O humble shepherd of
Reflection for Die Quinta Januarii ~ IV. Classis
On Titus 2:11–15 and Luke 2:21by Catechismus Catholicum “For the grace of God our Savior hath appeared to all men;
Tridentine Mass Propers January 5, 2026: Die Quinta Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusIsa 9:6Puer natus est nobis, et fílius datus est nobis: cuius impérium super húmerum eius: et vocábitur