Saint Polycarp of Smyrna
Bishop, Martyr, and Apostolic Father Born: c. 69 A.D.Died: c. 155–156 A.D.Patronage: against earaches; dysentery; Smyrna ✧ Life and Apostolic
Reflection on 1 John 3:10–16 and Matthew 10:26–32
In the Spirit of Saint Polycarp, Bishop and MartyrFeast: January 26 (III Classis) On this blessed day, Holy Church commemorates
Tridentine Mass Propers January 26, 2026: S. Polycarpi Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusDan 3:84; 3:87Sacerdótes Dei, benedícite Dóminum: sancti et húmiles corde, laudáte Deum.Dan 3:57Benedícite, ómnia ópera Dómini, Dómino: laudáte et
The Conversion of Saint Paul
Feast Day: January 25Title: Apostle to the GentilesVirtues Highlighted: Zeal (both before and after conversion), humility, obedience to divine grace,
Reflection for the Third Sunday after Epiphany (Dominica III Post Epiphaniam)
Readings: Romans 12:16–21; Matthew 8:1–13Liturgical Rank: II Classis The liturgical texts for the Third Sunday after Epiphany invite us to
Tridentine Mass Readings January 25, 2026: Dominica III Post Epiphaniam ~ 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
Reflection for the Feast of St. John Eudes, Confessor
Readings: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 31:8–11 | St. Luke 12:35–40Liturgical Day: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam X post Octavam Pentecostes (August 3rd) The
Tridentine Mass Propers August 19, 2025:
S. Joannis Eudes Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam X post Octavam Pentecostes III. Augusti Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti
St. Agapitus, Martyr
Feast: August 18 St. Agapitus was a Roman youth of noble birth, martyred in the third century under the Emperor
Humility and the Gifts of the Spirit
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 12:2–11 and Luke 18:9–14Feria Secunda after the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, with Commemoration of St. Agapitus
Tridentine Mass Propers August 18, 2025:
Feria secunda infra Hebdomadam X post Octavam Pentecostes III. Augusti ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Agapiti Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 54:17-20; 54:23Dum
Saint Hyacinth of Poland
Feast Day: August 17Religious Order: Dominican Friar (O.P.)Titles: Apostle of the North, the “Polish Saint Dominic” Early Life Saint Hyacinth
Humility, Grace, and the Work of the Holy Ghost: A Reflection for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Dominica X Post Pentecosten — III AugustiReadings: 1 Corinthians 12:2–11; Luke 18:9–14 On this Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Holy Mother
Tridentine Mass Propers August 17, 2025: Dominica X Post Pentecosten III. Augusti
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 54:17-20; 54:23Dum clamárem ad Dóminum, exaudívit vocem meam, ab his, qui appropínquant mihi: et humiliávit eos, qui est
St. Joachim
ConfessorFeast: August 16 (Traditional Calendar) St. Joachim, of the royal house of David, is venerated by the Church as the
Reflection on Sirach 31:8-11 and Matthew 1:1-16
In Honor of St. Joachim, Confessor and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary On this day Holy Mother Church bids