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 Katharine (Katherine) Ann Drexel (1858–1955)
Virgin, Foundress of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Saint Katharine Ann Drexel stands as a remarkable example of Christian
The Widow of Sarepta: Humility that Trusts
In the first reading, the prophet Elias (Elijah) is sent by God to a poor widow in Sarepta during a
Tridentine Mass Propers March 3, 2026: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:8; 26:9Tibi dixit cor meum, quæsívi vultum tuum. vultum tuum, Dómine, requíram: ne avértas fáciem tuam a me.Ps
From Purity to Glory: The Ascent of the Soul on Dominica II in Quadragesima (I classis)
On this Second Sunday of Lent, Holy Mother Church places before us a striking contrast: the sober exhortation of St.
Tridentine Mass Propers March 1, 2026: Dominica II in Quadragesima ~ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 24:6; 24:3; 24:22Reminíscere miseratiónum tuarum, Dómine, et misericórdiæ tuæ, quæ a sǽculo sunt: ne umquam dominéntur nobis inimíci
Blessed Villana de’ Botti (1332–1361)
Penitent of Florence, Tertiary of St. Dominic Blessed Villana de’ Botti stands among those radiant souls whom Divine Providence first
The Glory Promised to the Obedient Heart
The Ember Saturday of Lent gathers together themes both austere and luminous: covenant fidelity, purification, priestly intercession, and the foretaste
Tridentine Mass Propers February 28, 2026: Sabbato Quattuor Temporum Quadrageismæ ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 87:3Intret orátio mea in conspéctu tuo: inclína aurem tuam ad precem meam, Dómine.Ps 87:2Dómine, Deus salútis meæ: in
St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin
Confessor(1838–1862)Feast: February 27 St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin (San Gabriele dell’Addolorata), born Francesco Possenti, is one of the most
Feria Sexta Quattuor Temporum (II. classis)Commemoratio S. Gabrielis a Virgine Perdolente, Confessoris
The Ember Days of Lent draw the soul into compunction. They are days of fasting, recollection, and humble return. Holy
Tridentine Mass Propers February 27, 2026:
Feria Sexta Quattuor Temporum ~ II. classisCommemoratio : S. Gabrielis a Virgine Perdolente Confessoris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 24:17; 24:18De necessitátibus meis éripe
Saint Victor the Hermit
Hermit of Arcis-sur-Aube, France(Traditionally commemorated in some local calendars on February 26) Saint Victor the Hermit belongs to that hidden
The Justice of God and the Perseverance of Faith
Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam I in Quadragesima (III classis)On Ezechiel 18:1–9 and Matthæus 15:21–28th In the sober stillness of the