Saint Peter Canisius
Feast Day: December 21 (modern)Doctor of the Church – The Second Apostle of GermanyJesuit Priest, Confessor, Theologian, Educator, Writer Early
“Prepare Ye the Way: A Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings: 1 Corinthians 4:1–5 | Luke 3:1–6 As the Church draws near to the Nativity of Our Lord, the Fourth
Tridentine Mass Readings December 21, 2025: Dominica IV Adventus ~ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitSacerdos paratus cum ingreditur ad Altare, facta illi debita reverentia, signat se signo crucis a fronte ad pectus, et
Saint Dominic of Silos (c. 1000 – December 20, 1073)
Feast Day: December 20Patron of captives, prisoners, shepherds, and pregnant women ✠ Early Life and Background Saint Dominic of Silos
Reflection for Sabbato Quattuor Temporum in Adventu (Saturday of Ember Week in Advent
Texts: Isa 19:20-22; Isa 35:1-7; Isa 40:9-11; Isa 45:1-8; Dan 3:47-51; 2 Thess 2:1-8; Luke 3:1-6Theme: The Coming of the
Tridentine Mass Propers December 20, 2025: Sabbato Quattuor Temporum in Adventu ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 79:4; 79:2Veni, et osténde nobis fáciem tuam, Dómine, qui sedes super Chérubim: et salvi érimus.Ps 79:2Qui regis Israël,
Reflection for Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam PentecostesReadings: 1 Peter 5:6–11 and Luke 15:1–10
In the spirit of the traditional Roman liturgy, the readings appointed for this Friday after the Third Week post Octave
Tridentine Mass Readings July 4, 2025: Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs. 24:16; 24:18Réspice in me et miserére mei, Dómine: quóniam únicus et pauper sum ego: vide humilitátem meam et
Saint Thomas the Apostle
Feast Day: July 3 (Roman Rite – pre-1962 Calendar: December 21)Title: Apostle, MartyrSymbols: Spear, builder’s square, three stones, and a
“Abide in What Thou Hast Learned”: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 3:14–17; 4:1–5 and Matthew 10:28–33 in the Spirit of St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes ~ III Classis In this season after Pentecost, the Church exhorts us
Tridentine Mass Readings July 3, 2025:
S. Irenæi Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusMalach 2:6Lex veritátis fuit
Saint Bernardine Realino (1530–1616)
Feast Day: July 2Patron of: Lecce, Italy; Jesuit novices Early Life and Education Saint Bernardine Realino was born in Carpi,
A Reflection on Song of Songs 2:8–14 and Luke 1:39–47 in the Spirit of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes leaping upon the mountains, bounding over the hills.” (Song of Songs 2:8)
Tridentine Mass Readings July 2, 2025: In Visitatione B. Mariæ Virginis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui cælum terrámque regit in sǽcula sæculórum.Ps 44:2Eructávit cor meum verbum bonum: dico
Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
July 1st – Traditional Roman CalendarLiturgical Rank: Double of the First Class Liturgical and Hagiographical Overview Though not centered on
Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Scripture: Hebrews 9:11–15 & John 19:30–35 On this day, the Church sets before our eyes the mystery of the Pretiosissimi