Saint Eusebius of Vercelli
Title: Bishop and ConfessorTime Period: c. 283–371 A.D.Patronage: Vercelli, defenders of the Nicene Faith Life and Legacy Saint Eusebius of
“In the Fellowship of Christ’s Sufferings”
Tuesday in the Third Week of Advent – Commemoration of St. Eusebius, Bishop and Martyr Readings: In these sacred days
Tridentine Mass Propers December 16, 2025:
S. Eusebii Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classisCommemoratio: Feria III infra Hebdomadam III Adventus Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusDan 3:84; 3:87Sacerdótes Dei, benedícite Dóminum:
Saint Virginia Centurione Bracelli (1587–1651)
Feast Day: December 15Patronage: Widows; the poor; founders of religious congregations; those facing civil unrest Noble Birth and Christian Formation
“Rejoice in the Lord Always”: A Reflection for Monday of the Third Week of Advent
Feria II infra Hebdomadam III Adventus – III. classis Philippians 4:4–7 “Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.
Tridentine Mass Propers December 15, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam III Adventus ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPhil 4:4-6Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte. Modéstia vestra nota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus enim prope est. Nihil
Tridentine Mass Propers October 11, 2025:
Maternitatis Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ II. classisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam XVII post Octavam Pentecostes I. Octobris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIsa 7:14Ecce Virgo concípiet,
St. Francis Borgia (Sanctus Franciscus de Borja)
Feast: October 10Canonized: June 20, 1670 by Pope Clement X Early Life and Noble Origins St. Francis Borgia (1510–1572), a
“He gave him glory in his labours, and clothed him with the robe of glory.”
—Ecclus. 45:1 In today’s liturgical observance, falling on the Friday within the 17th week after the Octave of Pentecost, the
Tridentine Mass Propers October 10, 2025:
S. Francisci Borgiæ Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam XVII post Octavam Pentecostes I. Octobris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti
Feast of St. John Leonardi, Confessor
October 9 (Traditional Roman Calendar)Double Feast ✠ Hagiography of St. John Leonardi St. John Leonardi, Confessor of the Faith and
Reflection for the Feast of St. John Leonardi, Confessor
III Classis | Commemoration at Lauds: Ss. Dionysius, Rusticus & Eleutherius, MartyrsGospel: Luke 10:1–9 | Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:1–6, 15–18
Tridentine Mass Propers October 9, 2025:
S. Joannis Leonardi Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Dionysii Epíscopi, Rustici et Eleutherii Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 42:15-16.In sermónibus
Saint Bridget of Sweden, Widow
Feast Day: October 8 (Traditional Calendar); July 23 (Modern Roman Calendar)Title: Widow, Mystic, Foundress of the Order of the Most
The Hidden Pearl and the Holy Widow: A Reflection on 1 Timothy 5:3–10 and Matthew 13:44–52
In the spirit of S. Birgittæ Viduæ ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Sergii, Bacchi, Marcelli et Apuleji Martyrum
Tridentine Mass Propers October 8, 2025:
S. Birgittæ Viduæ ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Sergii, Bacchi, Marcelli et Apuleji Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:75; 118:120Cognóvi, Dómine,