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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

“In Me is All Grace of the Way and of the Truth”

Reflection for Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classisCommemoratio: S. Romani Martyris On this gentle Saturday dedicated to the Mother of

Tridentine Mass Propers August 9, 2025:

Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Romani Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui cælum terrámque regit

Saint John Mary Vianney

Feast: August 8Born: May 8, 1786 – Dardilly, near Lyons, FranceDied: August 4, 1859 – Ars, FranceCanonized: May 31, 1925

Blessed Is the Faithful Steward: A Reflection for the Day

Today Holy Mother Church places before us two luminous texts—one from the wisdom of the ancients, the other from the

S. Joannis Mariæ Vianney Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Cyriaci, Largi et Smaragdi Martyrum

Sancta Missa Rubrics 1960 – 1960 Compare Divinum Officium Date ↓ ↑ Ordo Options Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei

St. Donatus, Bishop and Martyr (S. Donati Episcopi et Martyris)

Feast Day: August 7Title: Bishop of Arezzo and MartyrCentury: 4th CenturyLiturgical Rank (Traditional Calendar): Commemoration (in some places, semi-double) I.

“A Heart Set on God Alone” — In the Spirit of St. Cajetan the Confessor (III Class) Commemoration at Lauds Only: St. Donatus, Bishop and Martyr

Readings: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 31:8-11 — “Blessed is the rich man that is found without blemish…” St. Matthew 6:24–33 —