S. Benedictus Abbas
St. Benedict of Nursia, Abbot and Patriarch of Western Monasticis Ausculta, o fili, praecepta magistri, et inclina aurem cordis tui.
The Rooted Wisdom and the Word That Is Kept
A Reflection for Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classis Commemoratio: S. Pii I Papæ et Martyris Ecclesiasticus 24:14–16 · Luke
Tridentine Mass Propers July 11, 2026:
Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Pii I Papæ et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui
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
Tridentine Mass Propers February 4, 2026:
S. Andreæ Corsini Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis,
Saint Blaise – Bishop and Martyr (Feast: February 3rd)
Patron of throat ailments, physicians, wool combers 🕯️ Summary of His Life Saint Blaise (also spelled Blasius) was a 4th-century
Running to Win the Incorruptible Crown: A Septuagesima Reflection on 1 Cor. 9:24–27; 10:1–5 and Matt. 20:1–16
Feria III infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ — IV classisCommemoration of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr As the sacred liturgical cycle turns
Tridentine Mass Propers February 3, 2026:
Feria III infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Blasii Episcopi et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 17:5; 17:6; 17:7Circumdedérunt me gémitus
The Humility and Obedience of Mary
Although Our Lady was not bound by the Law of purification, being ever-virgin and immaculate, she willingly submitted to the
“And suddenly the Lord whom you seek will come to His temple”A Reflection on Malachi 3:1–4 and Luke 2:22–32
In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis – II ClassisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ On this blessed feast, In Purificatione Beatæ
Tridentine Mass Propers February 2, 2026:
In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ II. classisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ Ante Missam Top NextDe Benedictione CandelarumSi candelarum benedictio et processio,
Saint Brigid of Ireland (c. 451–525)
Abbess of Kildare, Virgin, Wonderworker, and Patroness of Ireland Feast Day: February 1Patronage: Ireland, poets, dairymaids, blacksmiths, healers, midwives, children
Running the Race: A Septuagesima Reflection on Grace and Perseverance
As the violet vestments reappear on the altar and the joyful Alleluia falls silent, the Church leads us gently but
Tridentine Mass Readings February 1, 2026: Dominica in Septuagesima ~ 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