Saint Agatha of Sicily – Virgin and Martyr
Feast: February 5thPatroness of: Nurses, breast cancer patients, rape victims, fire prevention, bell-founders, and the city of Catania ✠ Short
Reflection for the Thursday after Septuagesima: In the Spirit of St. Agatha, Virgin and MartyrReadings: 1 Corinthians 1:26–31; Matthew 19:3–12
Liturgical Context: Feria V infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ, III Classis ~ Commemoration of S. Agathæ Virginis et Martyris As the violet
Tridentine Mass Propers February 5, 2026:
S. Agathæ Virginis et Martyris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria V infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusGaudeámus omnes in Dómino, diem festum celebrántes
Saint Andrew Corsini
Feast Day: February 4Title: Bishop and ConfessorOrder: Carmelite Life of Saint Andrew Corsini Saint Andrew Corsini was born around the
Reflections on Sirach 44:16–27; 45:3–20 and Matthew 25:14–23
In the spirit of Sancti Andreæ Corsini, Episcopi et ConfessorisFeria IV infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ – III Classis The sacred liturgy
Tridentine Mass Propers February 4, 2026:
S. Andreæ Corsini Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis,
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Reflecting on Readiness and Boasting in the Lord: Insights from Sacred Scripture
Liturgical Context: Tuesday after the Fourth Sunday of Easter In the season of Easter, a period marked by the radiant
Tridentine Mass April 30, 2024: Tuesday after IV Sunday after Easter
INTROIT Ps 44:8Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of
The Sacrament of Extreme Unction: Its Divine Institution and Theological Foundation
The Catholic Church holds dear the sacrament of Extreme Unction, more commonly known today as the Anointing of the Sick.
Embracing the Cost of Discipleship: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 2:8-10; 3:10-12 and Matthew 10:34-42
As we journey through the liturgical season, our hearts are filled with the joy of Easter’s promise, yet we are
Tridentine Mass Readings April 29, 2024: Monday after IV Sunday after Easter Feast of Saint Peter of Verona
INTROIT Ps 20:2-3In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly. Thou
The Sacrament of Marriage: Rooted in Divine Institution
In exploring the profound sacramentality of marriage, one finds a rich tapestry woven from divine intention, historical understanding, and theological
Reflections on the IV Sunday after Easter: Embracing the Gifts from Above
As we navigate through the joyful season of Easter, the liturgical readings for the IV Sunday after Easter offer profound
Tridentine Mass Readings April 28, 2024: IV Sunday after Easter
INTROIT Ps 97:1; 97:2Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle, alleluia: because the Lord hath done wonderful things, alleluia.
The Enduring Legacy of Saint Peter Canisius: Reformer, Educator, and Saint
In the annals of Catholic history, few have left a mark as indelible as Saint Peter Canisius, a key figure