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
Tridentine Mass Propers August 16, 2025:
S. Joachim Confessoris, Patris B. M. V. ~ II. classisTempora: Sabbato secunda infra Hebdomadam IX post Octavam Pentecostes II. Augusti Ante Missam
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Heaven’s Call According to ancient tradition preserved by the Church Fathers and liturgical texts, when the time approached for the
The Triumph of the Woman: From Judith to the Magnificat
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Classis I Readings: Judith 13:22–25; 13:15; 13:10 — Luke 1:41–50 “Blessed
Tridentine Mass Propers August 15, 2025: In Assumptione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusAp 12:1Signum magnum appáruit in cœlo: múlier amicta sole, et luna sub pédibus eius, et in cápite eius coróna
Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe
Confessor and Martyr – August 14 Early LifeSaint Maximilian Maria Kolbe was born Raymond Kolbe on January 8, 1894, in
“Blessed is the womb that bore Thee” — A Reflection for the Vigil of the Assumption
Readings: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 24:23–31; St. Luke 11:27–28 On this vigil of Our Lady’s Assumption, the Church places before us two
Tridentine Mass Propers August 14, 2025:
In Vigilia Assumptionis B.M.V. ~ IV. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Eusebii Confessoris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 44:13; 44:15; 44:16Vultum tuum deprecabúntur omnes
Blessed Michael J. McGivney
Founder of the Knights of Columbus(1852–1890)Feast: August 13 Michael Joseph McGivney was born on August 12, 1852, in Waterbury, Connecticut,
Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam IX post Octavam Pentecostes (Wednesday in the Ninth Week after the Octave of Pentecost)
Commemoration of Ss. Hippolytus and Cassian, MartyrsIV Classis “Let him that thinketh himself to stand, take heed lest he fall.”A
Tridentine Mass Propers August 13, 2025:
Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam IX post Octavam Pentecostes II. Augusti ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : Ss. Hippolyti et Cassiani Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs