Saint Polycarp of Smyrna is one of the most celebrated early martyrs and an important figure in the Apostolic Church.

The readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, as they are presented in the traditional liturgical calendar, are brimming with

Ante Missam IntroitusPs 96:7-8Adoráte Deum, omnes Angeli eius: audívit, et lætáta est Sion: et exsultavérunt fíliæ Iudæ.Ps 96:1Dóminus regnávit, exsúltet terra:

Saul’s conversion is one of the most profound narratives of transformation in the history of salvation, emphasizing God’s mercy, the

Sabbato infra Hebdomadam II post Epiphaniam As we meditate on Acts 9:1-22 and Matthew 19:27-29 in the liturgical spirit of

Ante Missam Introitus2 Tim 1:12Scio, cui crédidi, et certus sum, quia potens est depósitum meum serváre in illum diem, iustus iudex.Ps

Title: Bishop, Confessor, and Martyr of the Faith Summary of His Life:Blessed Timothei was a zealous shepherd of souls and

In the spirit of Feria VI infra Hebdomadam II post Epiphaniam The sacred readings of today invite us to a

Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum.Ps 131:1.Meménto, Dómine,

Feast Day: January 23Patronage: Against stomach pain and colicAttributes: Often depicted with a palm branch (symbol of martyrdom) and stones