Blessed Martyrs Vincent and Anastasius
Feast Day: January 22Commemorated in the Roman Martyrology Introduction The Church, in her ancient wisdom, commemorates many saints on January
Reflection for the Feast of Saints Vincent and Anastasius, Martyrs (Class III):
Scriptural Readings: Wisdom 3:1–8 & Luke 21:9–19Theme: The Triumph of the Martyrs in the Fire of Tribulation On this day,
Tridentine Mass Propers January 22, 2026: Ss. Vincentii et Anastasii Martyrum ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusPs 78:11-12; 78:10Intret in conspéctu tuo, Dómine, gémitus compeditórum: redde vicínis nostris séptuplum in sinu eórum: víndica
Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
Feast Day: January 21Patroness of: Young girls, chastity, and those seeking purity of heartSymbols: Lamb, palm of martyrdom, crown of
“In the Watch of the Wise Virgin: A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr”
Readings: Sirach 51:1–8, 12; Matthew 25:1–13Feast: Sanctae Agnetis, Virginis et Martyris ~ III Classis On this blessed day when Holy
Tridentine Mass Propers January 21, 2026: S. Agnetis Virginis et Martyris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusPs 118:95-96Me exspectavérunt peccatóres, ut pérderent me: testimónia tua, Dómine, intelléxi: omnis consummatiónis vidi finem: latum mandátum
(They shall adore Him, all the kings of the earth; all nations shall serve Him.)— Gradual for the Epiphany, Psalm 71:11
Adorabunt eum omnes reges terræ: omnes gentes servient ei.” 💫 A Light Has Risen in the Darkness: A Reflection for
Tridentine Mass Propers January 9, 2026: Die Nona Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps
Our Lady of Prompt Succor
“Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us!” Feast Day: January 8 Patroness of: The city of New Orleans
Title: Lux Gentium: A Reflection on Isaiah 60:1–6 and Matthew 2:1–12 for the Octave Day of the Epiphany (Die Octava Januarii ~ IV. classis)
“Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem, quia venit lumen tuum, et gloria Domini super te orta est.”“Arise, be enlightened, O Jerusalem: for thy
Tridentine Mass Propers January 8, 2025: Die Octava Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps
Saint Raymond of Penyafort
Date: c. 1175 – January 6, 1275Patron of: Canon lawyers Early Life and Formation Saint Raymond of Penyafort (also spelled
Die Octava Januarii – Reflection on Isaiah 60:1–6 and Matthew 2:1–12
“Et adoraverunt eum.” – Matt. 2:11 Today, on the Octave Day of the Epiphany, the Church continues her meditation on
Tridentine Mass Propers January 7, 2026: Die Octava Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps
St. André Bessette
St. André Bessette (1845–1937) is one such figure. Though canonized in 2010, his life and spirituality are deeply rooted in
Reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (In Epiphania Domini ~ I. classis)Readings: Isaiah 60:1–6 & Matthew 2:1–12
“And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light, and kings in the brightness of thy rising.” — Isaiah 60:3 On