Saint Titus – Disciple of Saint Paul and Bishop of Crete
Feast Day: January 4 (Traditional Roman Calendar)Patronage: Crete; invoked for strength in preaching and missionary zeal Early Life and Conversion
Feast of St. Titus, Bishop and Confessor ~ III ClassisCommemoration at Lauds Only: St. Dorothy, Virgin and Martyr
Scriptural Reflection: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 44:16–27; 45:3–20; St. Luke 10:1–9In the Spirit of the Holy Fathers On this day, Holy Church
Tridentine Mass Propers February 6, 2026:
S. Titi Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Dorothæ Virginis et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus
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
Embracing Servitude: The Legacy of the Seven Holy Servite Founders
In the heart of 13th century Florence, amidst the bustling streets and burgeoning trade, a remarkable spiritual awakening was unfolding.
Reflecting with the Seven Holy Servite Founders: A Journey Through Ecclus 44:1-15 and Matt 19:27-29
In the quietude of our hearts, where the whispers of the past intertwine with the echoes of eternity, we find
Tridentine Mass Readings February 12, 2024: Feria II after Quinquagesima, Feast of the Seven Holy Servite Founders
INTROIT Wis 10:20-21The just sang, O Lord, Your holy name and praised in unison your conquering hand – because wisdom
Unveiling the Harmony of Mercy and Justice in Every Divine Act
In the array of theological discourse, few threads are as richly interwoven as the concepts of mercy and justice, especially
Reflection in the Spirit of Saint Bernadette on Love and Faith: Meditating on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 and Luke 18:31-43
In the serene contemplation of Sacred Scripture, we find ourselves journeying with Saint Paul through his eloquent discourse on love
Tridentine Mass Readings February 11, 2024: Quinquagesima Sunday
INTROIT Ps 30:3-4Be my rock of refuge, O God, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock and
A Reflection in the Spirit of Saint Scholastica: On Vigilance and Divine Approval
In the serene contemplation of Scripture, the heart finds a mirror reflecting the contours of divine wisdom. Today, let us
Tridentine Mass Readings February 10, 2024: Saturday after Sexagesimæ, Feast of Saint Scholastica
INTROIT Ps 44:8Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of
Reflecting on Perseverance and Holiness: A Journey through 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and Matthew 5:13-19 in the Spirit of St. Cyril of Alexandria
In the richness of Christian scripture, certain passages resonate through the ages, echoing the timeless call to holiness and steadfastness
Tridentine Mass Readings February 9, 2024: Feria VI after Sexagesimæ, Feast of Cyril of Alexandria
INTROIT Sir 15:5In the midst of the assembly he opened his mouth; and the Lord filled him with the spirit