St. Jason of Tarsus, Bishop and Martyr
Feast: 12 July (Roman Martyrology) I. Identitas et Origines Jason (Greek Ἰάσων; the name is a Hellenized form associated with
By Their Fruits: The Two Slaveries and the Two Trees
A Reflection for Dominica VII Post Pentecosten ~ II classis Epistle: Romans 6:19–23 · Gospel: Matthew 7:15–21 I. Liturgical Context
Tridentine Mass Readings July 12, 2026:
Dominica VII Post Pentecosten ~ II. classis Ante Missam Top NextIncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1BeginningIn the Name of
S. Benedictus Abbas
St. Benedict of Nursia, Abbot and Patriarch of Western Monasticis Ausculta, o fili, praecepta magistri, et inclina aurem cordis tui.
The Rooted Wisdom and the Word That Is Kept
A Reflection for Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classis Commemoratio: S. Pii I Papæ et Martyris Ecclesiasticus 24:14–16 · Luke
Tridentine Mass Propers July 11, 2026:
Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Pii I Papæ et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui
(They shall adore Him, all the kings of the earth; all nations shall serve Him.)— Gradual for the Epiphany, Psalm 71:11
Adorabunt eum omnes reges terræ: omnes gentes servient ei.” 💫 A Light Has Risen in the Darkness: A Reflection for
Tridentine Mass Propers January 9, 2026: Die Nona Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps
Our Lady of Prompt Succor
“Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us!” Feast Day: January 8 Patroness of: The city of New Orleans
Title: Lux Gentium: A Reflection on Isaiah 60:1–6 and Matthew 2:1–12 for the Octave Day of the Epiphany (Die Octava Januarii ~ IV. classis)
“Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem, quia venit lumen tuum, et gloria Domini super te orta est.”“Arise, be enlightened, O Jerusalem: for thy
Tridentine Mass Propers January 8, 2025: Die Octava Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps
Saint Raymond of Penyafort
Date: c. 1175 – January 6, 1275Patron of: Canon lawyers Early Life and Formation Saint Raymond of Penyafort (also spelled
Die Octava Januarii – Reflection on Isaiah 60:1–6 and Matthew 2:1–12
“Et adoraverunt eum.” – Matt. 2:11 Today, on the Octave Day of the Epiphany, the Church continues her meditation on
Tridentine Mass Propers January 7, 2026: Die Octava Januarii ~ IV. classis
Ante Missam Top Next IntroitusMalach 3:1; 1 Par 29:12Ecce, advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius et potéstas et impérium.Ps
St. André Bessette
St. André Bessette (1845–1937) is one such figure. Though canonized in 2010, his life and spirituality are deeply rooted in
Reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (In Epiphania Domini ~ I. classis)Readings: Isaiah 60:1–6 & Matthew 2:1–12
“And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light, and kings in the brightness of thy rising.” — Isaiah 60:3 On