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
Saint Brigid of Ireland (c. 451–525)
Abbess of Kildare, Virgin, Wonderworker, and Patroness of Ireland Feast Day: February 1Patronage: Ireland, poets, dairymaids, blacksmiths, healers, midwives, children
Running the Race: A Septuagesima Reflection on Grace and Perseverance
As the violet vestments reappear on the altar and the joyful Alleluia falls silent, the Church leads us gently but
Tridentine Mass Readings February 1, 2026: Dominica in Septuagesima ~ 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 John Bosco (Don Bosco)
Feast Day: January 31Born: August 16, 1815 – Died: January 31, 1888Patron of: Youth, schoolchildren, editors, and juvenile delinquentsFounder of:
“Rejoice Always, Become as Little Children” — A Reflection on Philippians 4:4–9 and Matthew 18:1–5 in the Spirit of St. John Bosco, Confessor
Tempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post EpiphaniamIII Classis – In honor of St. John Bosco, Confessor On this Saturday within
Tridentine Mass Propers January 31, 2026:
S. Joannis Bosco Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post Epiphaniam Ante Missam Top NextIntroitus3 Reg 4:29Dedit illi Deus sapiéntiam, et
Saint Martina, Virgin and Martyr († c. 228)
Feast Day: January 30Patronage: Rome (co-patron), nursing mothers, those suffering from ulcersAttributes: Lion, sword, palm of martyrdom Early Life Saint
Keeping Vigil with Wisdom and Gratitude: A Reflection on Sirach 51:1–8,12 and Matthew 25:1–13
In the spirit of S. Martinæ Virginis et Martyris ~ III. classis On this day commemorating Saint Martina, Virgin and
Tridentine Mass Propers January 30, 2026: S. Martinæ Virginis et Martyris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:46-47Loquébar de testimóniis tuis in conspéctu regum, et non confundébar: et meditábar in mandátis tuis, quæ diléxi nimis.Ps
Saint Francis de Sales
✠ Feast: January 29 ✠ Title: Bishop of Geneva, Doctor of the Church ✠ Patronage: Writers, Journalists, the Deaf, Catholic