Saint Lazarus of Bethany
Saint Lazarus of Bethany – also known as Lazarus the Four-Days Dead, Lazarus the Friend of Christ, or simply Lazarus
“Come, Let Us Go Up to the Mountain of the Lord”
A Reflection on Isaiah 2:2–5, Isaiah 7:10–15, and Luke 1:26–38 in the Spirit of Ember Wednesday in AdventFeria IV Quattuor
Tridentine Mass Propers December 17, 2025: Feria IV Quattuor Temporum in Adventu ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIs 45:8Roráte, cœli, désuper, et nubes pluant iustum: aperiátur terra, et gérminet SalvatóremPs 18:2.Cœli enárrant glóriam Dei: et ópera
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:
Reflection for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Dominica XVII Post Pentecosten)
Epistle: Ephesians 4:1–6Gospel: Matthew 22:34–46Liturgical Rank: II Class – Green VestmentsDate: Early October “In One Body and One Spirit” —
Tridentine Mass Propers October 5, 2025: Dominica XVII Post Pentecosten I. Octobris ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:137; 118:124Iustus es, Dómine, et rectum iudícium tuum: fac cum servo tuo secúndum misericórdiam tuam.Ps 118:1Beáti immaculáti in
Saint Francis of Assisi (1181/1182–1226)
Feast: October 4Patron of: Italy, animals, the poor, merchants, and ecology Early Life and Conversion Saint Francis was born in
Reflection on Galatians 6:14–18 and Matthew 11:25–30
In the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, Confessor — III ClassisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam XVI post Octavam Pentecostes (IV
Tridentine Mass Propers Octobe 4, 2025:
S. Francisci Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam XVI post Octavam Pentecostes IV. Septembris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusGal 6:14Mihi autem absit gloriári,
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face (1873–1897)
Feast: October 3 (Traditional Calendar) / October 1 (Modern Calendar)Titles: Virgin, Carmelite Nun, Doctor of the Church, “The Little Flower
Reflection on Isa 66:12–14 and Matt 18:1–4
Feria VI infra Hebdomadam XVI post Octavam Pentecostes – In festo S. Teresiæ a Jesu Infante, Virg. – III. classis
Tridentine Mass Propers October 3, 2025:
S. Theresiæ a Jesu Infante Virginis ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam XVI post Octavam Pentecostes IV. Septembris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusCant
The Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels
The Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels (Ss. Angelorum Custodum), celebrated on October 2nd, honors those blessed spirits appointed by
“Behold, I will send My Angel before thee”
A Reflection for Ss. Angelorum Custodum, Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam XVI post Octavam Pentecostes (IV Septembris) The sacred liturgy of