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
Wednesday in the Seventh Week after the Octave of Pentecost ~ IV Reflections on the Epistle (Romans 6:19–23) and the Gospel (Matthew 7:15–21)
“But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, you have your fruit unto sanctification, and the
Tridentine Mass Propers July 30, 2025:
Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam VII post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Abdon et Sennen Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 46:2Omnes gentes,
St. Martha of Bethany
Feast Day: July 29Titles: Virgin, Confessor, Sister of Mary and LazarusPatroness of: Cooks, homemakers, servants, and hospitality workers Biblical Background
Reflection: On Boasting, Betrothal, and the Better Part: Lessons from St. Martha and the Sacred Scriptures
“He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” (2 Cor. 10:17) The liturgical commemoration of Saint Martha, Virgin, as
S. Marthæ Virginis ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Felicis, Simplicii, Faustini et Beatricis Martyrum
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 44:8Dilexísti iustítiam, et odísti iniquitátem: proptérea unxit te Deus, Deus tuus, óleo lætítiæ præ consórtibus tuis.Ps 44:2Eructávit cor
Ss. Nazarii et Celsi Martyrum, S. Victoris I Papæ et Martyris, ac S. Innocentii I Papæ et Confessoris
Nazarius and Celsus were martyred under the persecution of Nero, though tradition suggests the precise dates are uncertain. Their Acts
Title: Perseverance Amidst Peril: A Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Martyrs
Wisdom 10:17–20 · Luke 21:9–19In the spirit of Ss. Nazarius and Celsus, Martyrs, and of Popes Victor I and Innocent
Tridentine Mass Propers July 28, 2025:
Ss. Nazarii et Celsi Martyrum, Victoris I Papæ et Martyris ac Innocentii I Papæ et Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria secunda
Saint Pantaleon
Feast Day: July 27Patronage: Physicians, midwives, livestock, and invoked against consumption (tuberculosis), headaches, and locusts. Life and Martyrdom of Saint
Title: Freedom, Fruit, and the Form of Holiness — A Reflection for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Texts: As the Church journeys through the season after Pentecost—a time traditionally focused on growth in sanctity and fruitful labor