St. Peter of Alcantara, Confessor (1499-1562)
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Reflection on Philippians 3:7-12 and Luke 12:32-34: Seeking the True Treasure
The readings from Philippians 3:7-12 and Luke 12:32-34, traditionally associated with the Saturday after the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, call
Tridentine Mass October 19, 2024: Saturday after XXI Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 91:13-14The just man shall flourish like the palm tree, like a cedar of Lebanon shall he grow: planted
Saint Luke
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Reflection on 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 and Luke 10:1-9
In the traditional liturgical calendar, the week following the 21st Sunday after Pentecost offers us a rich opportunity to meditate
Tridentine Mass October 18, 2024: Feria VI after XXI Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps 138:17To me, Your friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened.Ps 138:1-2O Lord, You
Tridentine Mass June 5, 2024: Feria IV after II Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Isa. 65:19; 65:23I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in My people. No longer shall the sound of weeping
St. Francis Caracciolo
Early Life and Conversion St. Francis Caracciolo, born Ascanio Caracciolo on October 13, 1563, in Villa Santa Maria, Italy, came
Reflection on Wisdom 4:7-14 and Luke 12:35-40: A Call to Vigilance and Righteousness
In the liturgical calendar, Feria III after the Second Sunday after Pentecost offers a profound opportunity to reflect on the
Tridentine Mass June 4, 2024: Feria III after II Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps. 21:15; 68:10My heart has become like wax melting away within my bosom, because zeal for Your house consumes
Saint Clotilda
Saint Clotilda, also known as Clotilde, was a Burgundian princess born around 474 AD. She is best known for her
Reflection on 1 John 3:13-18 and Luke 14:16-24 in Light of the Traditional Liturgy
The readings for Feria II after the Second Sunday after Pentecost offer profound insights into Christian charity and the response
Tridentine Mass June 3, 2024: Feria II after II Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps. 17:19-20.The Lord came to my support. He set me free in the open, and rescued me, because He
Sts. Marcellinus, Peter, and Erasmus: Bishops and Martyrs
St. Marcellinus and St. Peter Life and Martyrdom: Legacy: St. Erasmus of Formia Life and Martyrdom: Legacy: Reflection and Devotion
Reflection on 1 John 3:13-18 and Luke 14:16-24: Lessons for the II Sunday after Pentecost
Introduction As we reflect on the readings for the II Sunday after Pentecost, 1 John 3:13-18 and Luke 14:16-24, we
Tridentine Mass June 2, 2024: II Sunday after Pentecost
INTROIT Ps. 17:19-20.The Lord came to my support. He set me free in the open, and rescued me, because He