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
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Feast Day: January 4Patronage: Catholic schools, widows, converts to Catholicism, in-law problems, and loss of parentsCanonized: September 14, 1975Title: Mother
Reflection for the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus (Sanctissimi Nominis Jesu – II Classis)”
Scripture Readings: Acts 4:8–12; Luke 2:21Title: “There is no other name under heaven” On this glorious feast of the Sanctissimi
Tridentine Mass Readings January 4, 2026: Sanctissimi Nominis Jesu ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1 BeginningIn the Name of the Father,
Reflection for Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato
On Titus 3:4–7 and Luke 2:15–20 “Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.” — Luke 2:19 On
Enoch the Patriarch: A Hagiographic Portrait
Venerated in: The Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and other ancient Christian traditionsTitle: Righteous Patriarch; Preacher of Justice; Walker with
Tridentine Mass Readings January 3, 2026: Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1 BeginningIn the Name of the Father,
Saint Basil the Great
Feast Day: January 2 (Roman Rite), January 1 (Eastern Churches)Title: Doctor of the Church, Father of Eastern Monasticism, Archbishop of
The Grace That Appeared and the Name That Saves: A Reflection on Titus 2:11–15 and Luke 2:21 in the Spirit of the Second of January (Die Secunda Januarii)
Liturgical Rank: IV Classis – The Most Holy Name of Jesus (Octave Day of St. Stephen) “For the grace of
Tridentine Mass Propers January 2, 2026: Die Secunda Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIsa 9:6Puer natus est nobis, et fílius datus est nobis: cuius impérium super húmerum eius: et vocábitur nomen eius
Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe
Bishop, Confessor, and Father of the ChurchFeast: January 1stCirca 462 – 527 A.D. ✥ Life and Virtues Saint Fulgentius was