Saint Peter Canisius
Feast Day: December 21 (modern)Doctor of the Church – The Second Apostle of GermanyJesuit Priest, Confessor, Theologian, Educator, Writer Early
“Prepare Ye the Way: A Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings: 1 Corinthians 4:1–5 | Luke 3:1–6 As the Church draws near to the Nativity of Our Lord, the Fourth
Tridentine Mass Readings December 21, 2025: Dominica IV Adventus ~ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitSacerdos paratus cum ingreditur ad Altare, facta illi debita reverentia, signat se signo crucis a fronte ad pectus, et
Saint Dominic of Silos (c. 1000 – December 20, 1073)
Feast Day: December 20Patron of captives, prisoners, shepherds, and pregnant women ✠ Early Life and Background Saint Dominic of Silos
Reflection for Sabbato Quattuor Temporum in Adventu (Saturday of Ember Week in Advent
Texts: Isa 19:20-22; Isa 35:1-7; Isa 40:9-11; Isa 45:1-8; Dan 3:47-51; 2 Thess 2:1-8; Luke 3:1-6Theme: The Coming of the
Tridentine Mass Propers December 20, 2025: Sabbato Quattuor Temporum in Adventu ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 79:4; 79:2Veni, et osténde nobis fáciem tuam, Dómine, qui sedes super Chérubim: et salvi érimus.Ps 79:2Qui regis Israël,
Blessed Pavol Peter Gojdič, OSBM (1888–1960)Bishop and Martyr for the Faith
Early Life and Formation Pavol Peter Gojdič was born on 17 July 1888 in Ruské Pekľany, a village in what was then the Austro-Hungarian
Reflection for Thursday After the Fifth Sunday After Pentecost(Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes)
Scriptural Texts:– 1 Peter 3:8–15– Matthew 5:20–24 In the liturgical calendar of the Traditional Roman Rite, Thursday of the Fifth Week after
Tridentine Mass Readings July 17, 2025: Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:7; 26:9Exáudi, Dómine, vocem meam, qua clamávi ad te: adiútor meus esto, ne derelínquas me neque despícias me,
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – July 16
Overview The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16, honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title associated
Wisdom, Obedience, and True Blessedness: A Reflection for Wednesday in the Fifth Week after the Octave of Pentecost
Readings:Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 24:23–31Luke 11:27–28 As we enter the feria quarta (Wednesday) of the fifth week after the Octave of Pentecost,
Tridentine Mass Readings July 16, 2025:
eatæ Mariæ Virginis de Monte Carmelo ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusGaudeamus omnes in
Saint Bonaventure of Bagnoregio
Seraphic Doctor of the ChurchFeast: July 14 (Traditional Roman Calendar) Early Life and Divine Healing Saint Bonaventure was born as
Blessed is the Man: Vigilance and Virtue in the Christian Soul
A Meditation for Feria Tertia Infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam PentecostesReadings: Sirach 31:8–11 | Luke 12:35–40 In the quiet days
Tridentine Mass Readings July 15, 2025:
S. Henrici Imperatoris Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam,
Saint Camillus of Lellis (1550–1614)
Feast Day: July 18Patron of: the sick, hospitals, nurses, and physicians Early Life and Conversion Saint Camillus of Lellis was