The Holy Machabees, Martyrs
1 August — Commemoration (1962 Missale Romanum) I. Identitas et Origines The Holy Machabees occupy a place in the Roman
Sanctæ Mariæ in Sabbato ~ IV. classis
Commemoratio: Ss. Martyrum Machabæorum Ecclesiasticus 24:14–16 · Luke 11:27–28 I. Liturgical Context The first of August falls this year on
Tridentine Mass Propers August 1, 2026:
Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : Ss. Martyrum Machabæorum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui cælum terrámque regit
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Confessor — 31 July — III Class (1962 Missale Romanum) I. Identitas et Origines Íñigo López de Oñaz y Loyola
“Friday within the ninth week after the Octave of Pentecost · 31 July”
Missa “In nomine Jesu” · White vestments I. Liturgical Context On the last day of July the Church keeps the
Tridentine Mass Propers July 31, 2026:
S. Ignatii Confessoris ~ III. classisScriptura: Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam IX post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPhilipp 2:10-11In nómine Iesu omne genu
Reflection for Dominica in Sexagesima ~ II ClassisReadings: 2 Corinthians 11:19–33; 12:1–9 and Luke 8:4–15
In the ancient rhythm of Septuagesima, the Church prepares her children for the spiritual combat of Lent. Dominica in Sexagesima,
Tridentine Mass Readings February 8, 2026: Dominica in Sexagesima ~ 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
Saint Romuald
Abbot, Founder of the Camaldolese Hermits Feast: February 7 (Roman Martyrology) “Contemplation born of penance, and penance sustained by solitude.”–
“Called and Set Apart: A Reflection for the Saturday in the Week of Septuagesima, in the Spirit of St. Romuald, Abbot
Ecclus. 45:1–6 & Matt. 19:27–29III Classis | Tempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ In the quiet shadows of Septuagesima, the Church,
Tridentine Mass Propers February 7, 2026: S. Romualdi Abbatis ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in
Saint Titus – Disciple of Saint Paul and Bishop of Crete
Feast Day: January 4 (Traditional Roman Calendar)Patronage: Crete; invoked for strength in preaching and missionary zeal Early Life and Conversion
Feast of St. Titus, Bishop and Confessor ~ III ClassisCommemoration at Lauds Only: St. Dorothy, Virgin and Martyr
Scriptural Reflection: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 44:16–27; 45:3–20; St. Luke 10:1–9In the Spirit of the Holy Fathers On this day, Holy Church
Tridentine Mass Propers February 6, 2026:
S. Titi Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Dorothæ Virginis et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus
Saint Agatha of Sicily – Virgin and Martyr
Feast: February 5thPatroness of: Nurses, breast cancer patients, rape victims, fire prevention, bell-founders, and the city of Catania ✠ Short
Reflection for the Thursday after Septuagesima: In the Spirit of St. Agatha, Virgin and MartyrReadings: 1 Corinthians 1:26–31; Matthew 19:3–12
Liturgical Context: Feria V infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ, III Classis ~ Commemoration of S. Agathæ Virginis et Martyris As the violet