Saint Andrew of Crete, Archbishop
Sanctus Andreas Cretensis, Archiepiscopus Gortynensis et Hymnographus Feast: 4 July (Greek Church) · c. 660 – c. 740 I. Identity
Beatus Venter: The Word Conceived and the Word Kept
A Reflection for Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato — IV. classis Sabbato infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Mass Salve, Sancta Parens
Tridentine Mass Propers July 4, 2026:
Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classisScriptura: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui
S. Irenæus, Episcopus et Martyr
Sanctus Irenæus Lugdunensis, Episcopus et Martyr St. Irenaeus of Lyons, Bishop and Martyr Festum: 3 Iulii · III classis ·
The Deposit Guarded, The Body Feared Not: A Reflection for the Feast of St. Irenæus of Lyons
S. Irenæi Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classis Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Lectio: 2 Tim. 3:14–17;
Tridentine Mass Propers July 3, 2026:
S. Irenæi Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classisScriptura: Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusMalach 2:6Lex veritátis fuit
A Reflection on Isaiah 49:1-3, 5-7 and Luke 1:57-68 in the Spirit of Feria II after the V Sunday after Pentecost: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The Voice Crying in the Wilderness: Isaiah and the Forerunner On this day, we reflect upon the readings from Isaiah
Tridentine Mass June 24, 2024: Feria II after V Sunday after Pentecost, Nativity of St. John the Baptist
INTROIT Isa 49:1-2From my mother’s womb the Lord called me by my name, and made of me a sharp-edged sword;
Participation of the Laity in the Sacrifice of the Mass
he doctrine of the “lay priesthood” is deeply embedded in the fabric of Christian theology, tracing its origins to the
A Reflection on 1 Peter 3:8-15 and Matthew 5:20-24: The Spirit of Reconciliation and Christian Virtue
As we celebrate the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, the liturgical readings invite us to meditate deeply on the virtues of
Tridentine Mass June 23, 2024: V Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps. 26:7, 9Hear, O Lord, the sound of my call; be my helper: forsake me not: despise me not,
St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop
St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop, is a revered figure in the history of the Church. His life and contributions offer
A Reflection on 2 Corinthians 8:9-15 and Luke 12:32-34
In the Spirit of Saturday after the IV Sunday after Pentecost As we find ourselves in the liturgical calendar on
Tridentine Mass June 22, 2024: Saturday after IV Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 131:9-10May Your priests, O Lord, be clothed with justice; let Your faithful ones shout merrily for joy. For
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, a prominent figure in Catholic hagiography, is celebrated for his exceptional purity, devotion, and commitment to his
Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 31:8-11 and Matthew 22:29-40
Embracing Virtue and Love in the Light of Tradition In the readings assigned for Feria VI after the Fourth Sunday