St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr
Feast Day: November 23Title: Pope and MartyrPontificate: c. 88–99 A.D. (traditionally the third successor of St. Peter) Early Life and
Reflection on Philippians 3:17–4:3 and Matthew 16:13–19
In the Spirit of Saturday after the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany The readings for this day, drawn from Philippians and
Tridentine Mass November 23, 2024: Saturday after VI Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT Isa 59:21; 56:7The Lord says, My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of
Saint Cecilia
Feast Day: November 22Patronage: Musicians, singers, poets, and church musicSymbols: Musical instruments (especially the organ), roses, crown of martyrdom Early
Reflection on Ecclus 51:13-17 and Matt 25:1-13
In the Spirit of Feria VI After the VI Sunday After Epiphany The liturgical readings chosen for this time of
Tridentine Mass November 22, 2024: Feria VI after VI Sunday after Epiphany
INTROIT Ps 118:46-47I will speak of Your decrees before kings without being ashamed. And I will delight in Your commands,
Our Lady Lady of Ransom
The story of Our Lady of Ransom (also known as Our Lady of Mercy) centers on the foundation of the
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 and Matthew 9:1-8
Feria III after the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost In the traditional Catholic liturgical calendar, the readings for Feria III after
Tridentine Mass September 24, 2024: Feria III after XVIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Eccli 36:18Give peace, O Lord, to those who have hoped in You, and let Your Prophets be proved true.
Saint Linus
St. Linus, recognized as the second Pope of the Catholic Church, was a vital figure in the earliest period of
Reflection on 1 Peter 5:1-4, 10-11 and Matthew 16:13-19
In the Spirit of Feria II after the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost As we reflect upon the readings from 1
Tridentine Mass September 23, 2024: Feria II after XVIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT John 21:15-17If thou lovest me, Simon Peter, feed my lambs, feed my sheep.Ps 29:2I will extol thee, O Lord,
St. Thomas of Villanova, Bishop
St. Thomas of Villanova, often referred to as the “Almsgiver” and “Father of the Poor,” was a renowned Spanish bishop,
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 and Matthew 9:1-8 for the XVIII Sunday after Pentecost
As we meditate on the scriptures for the XVIII Sunday after Pentecost, 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 and Matthew 9:1-8 offer a
Tridentine Mass September 22, 2024: XVIII Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Eccli 36:18Give peace, O Lord, to those who have hoped in You, and let Your Prophets be proved true.
Saint Matthew
Early Life and Call to Apostleship St. Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector (publican) in Capernaum before