The Seven Holy Brothers, Martyrs; and Ss. Rufina and Secunda, Virgins and Martyrs
Feast: 10 July — III class (1960/1962 rubrics) Universal Sanctorale entry — within sequential scope. I. Identitas et Origines Today’s
The Mother Whom Grace Makes: A Reflection for the Feast of the Seven Holy Brothers, and of Ss. Rufina and Secunda
Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes Ss. Septem Fratrum Martyrum, ac Rufinæ et Secundæ Virginum et Martyrum ~
Tridentine Mass Propers July 10, 2026:
Ss. Septem Fratrum Martyrum, ac Rufinæ et Secundæ Virginum et Martyrum ~ III. classisScriptura: Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam
Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá
Festum: 9 Iulii (Colombia); 18 Novembris (Venezuela / Status Zulia) Prodigium: 26 Decembris 1586 I. Synopsis et Cultus Overview and
Buried with Him, Fed by Him: A Reflection for Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes
Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classis Vestments: green · Ferial day taking the Mass of
Tridentine Mass Propers July 9, 2026:
Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classis Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 27:8-9Dóminus fortitudo plebis suæ, et protéctor salutárium
Saint Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr
Feast Day: February 9Patroness of: Dentists, those suffering from toothaches and dental diseases Historical Context and Martyrdom Saint Apollonia lived
“Fidelity in Doctrine and Witness: A Meditation on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. Cyril of Alexandria”
Commemoration of St. Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr – III Class In today’s reflection, guided by the luminous doctrine of St.
Tridentine Mass Propers February 9, 2026:
S. Cyrilli Episc. Alexandrini Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Appolloniæ Virginis et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli
Saint Josephine Bakhita (1869–1947)
Feast Day: February 8Patroness of Sudan and Victims of Human Trafficking “Be good, love the Lord, pray for those who
Reflection for Dominica in Sexagesima ~ II ClassisReadings: 2 Corinthians 11:19–33; 12:1–9 and Luke 8:4–15
In the ancient rhythm of Septuagesima, the Church prepares her children for the spiritual combat of Lent. Dominica in Sexagesima,
Tridentine Mass Readings February 8, 2026: Dominica in Sexagesima ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1BeginningIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of
Saint Romuald
Abbot, Founder of the Camaldolese Hermits Feast: February 7 (Roman Martyrology) “Contemplation born of penance, and penance sustained by solitude.”–
“Called and Set Apart: A Reflection for the Saturday in the Week of Septuagesima, in the Spirit of St. Romuald, Abbot
Ecclus. 45:1–6 & Matt. 19:27–29III Classis | Tempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ In the quiet shadows of Septuagesima, the Church,
Tridentine Mass Propers February 7, 2026: S. Romualdi Abbatis ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in
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