THE BASILICA OF SAINT JOHN LATERAN
✠ Overview The Lateran Basilica is not merely a building — it is a living sign of the Church’s historical
“Behold, I Make All Things New” — A Reflection for the Dedication of the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior
Revelation 21:2–5; Luke 19:1–10 On the Feast of the Dedication of the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior—In Dedicatione Basilicæ
Tridentine Mass Propers November 9, 2025: In Dedicatione Basilicæ Ss. Salvatoris ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusGen 28:17Terríbilis est locus iste: hic domus Dei est et porta cœli: et vocábitur aula Dei.Ps 83:2-3Quam dilécta tabernácula
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906)
Feast Day: November 8Patronage: Sick people, loss of parents, contemplativesCarmelite Mystic and Bride of the Trinity Early Life Élisabeth Catez
Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato – IV Class Reflection
Commemoration: Ss. Quatuor Coronatorum MartyrumReadings: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 24:14-16 | Luke 11:27-28 In the calm silence of the Saturday devoted to
Tridentine Mass Propers November 8, 2025:
Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : Ss. Quatuor Coronatorum Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui cælum terrámque
Saint Christopher, Martyr
Feast Day: July 25 (formerly in the General Roman Calendar) Overview Saint Christopher is one of the most venerated saints
Reflection for the Feast of St. James the Greater, Apostle (II Classis)
Commemoration at Lauds only: St. Christopher, MartyrReadings: 1 Corinthians 4:9–15 and Matthew 20:20–23 “Can you drink the chalice that I
Tridentine Mass Propers July 25, 2025:
S. Jacobi Apostoli ~ II. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Christophori Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 138:17Mihi autem nimis honoráti sunt amíci tui,
Saint Christina of Bolsena (also known as Saint Christina of Tyre or Saint Christina the Great Martyr)
Feast Day: July 24 (Traditional Roman Calendar) Overview Saint Christina is one of the early virgin martyrs venerated in the
Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classis
Commemoratio: S. Christinæ Virginis et MartyrisScriptural Reflections on Romans 6:3–11 and Mark 8:1–9 In the quiet rhythm of the liturgical
Tridentine Mass Readings July 24, 2025:
Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Christinæ Virginis et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 27:8-9Dóminus fortitudo
St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr
Feast Day: July 23Title: Bishop of Ravenna, Martyr for the FaithCentury: 1st Century Early Life and MissionSt. Apollinaris is revered
Reflection on 1 Peter 5:1–11 and Luke 22:24–30
In the spirit of St. Apollinaris, Bishop and MartyrCommemoration of St. Liborius, Bishop and Confessor (Lauds only) Today’s lessons from
Tridentine Mass July 23, 2025:
Apollinaris Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Liborii Episcopi et Confessoris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 63:11Lætábitur iustus in Dómino,
Saint Mary Magdalene
Feast: July 22Titles: Penitent, Apostle to the Apostles, Companion of Christ, Myrrh-BearerPatroness of: Penitent sinners, contemplatives, converts, women, perfumers, hairdressers