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
“Fools for Christ and Treasures in Heaven”
Reflection for the Feast of Saint Peter Nolasco, Confessor (III Class)Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:9–14; Luke 12:32–34 In the gentle glow
Tridentine Mass Propers January 28, 2026: S. Petri Nolasci Confessoris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
Saint John Chrysostom
Feast Day: January 27 (Traditional Roman Calendar)Title: Doctor of the ChurchPatronage: Preachers, orators, and those who suffer persecution for the
“Preach the Word, Shine the Light: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. John Chrysostom”
Feast of Sancti Joannis Chrysostomi, Episcopi, Confessoris et Ecclesiæ DoctorisClassis III – Commemoration of the Golden-Mouthed Preacher “I charge thee,
Tridentine Mass Propers January 27, 2026: S. Joannis Chrysostomi Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
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