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
St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr
Feast Day: July 23Title: Bishop of Ravenna, Martyr for the FaithCentury: 1st Century Early Life and MissionSt. Apollinaris is revered
Reflection on 1 Peter 5:1–11 and Luke 22:24–30
In the spirit of St. Apollinaris, Bishop and MartyrCommemoration of St. Liborius, Bishop and Confessor (Lauds only) Today’s lessons from
Tridentine Mass July 23, 2025:
Apollinaris Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Liborii Episcopi et Confessoris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 63:11Lætábitur iustus in Dómino,
Saint Mary Magdalene
Feast: July 22Titles: Penitent, Apostle to the Apostles, Companion of Christ, Myrrh-BearerPatroness of: Penitent sinners, contemplatives, converts, women, perfumers, hairdressers
Love Stronger Than Death: A Reflection for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, Penitent
Tempora: Tuesday in the Sixth Week after the Octave of PentecostIII Classis – Missa “Me expectaverunt” Scripture Texts:📖 Canticle of
Tridentine Mass July 22, 2025:
S. Mariæ Magdalenæ Pœnitentis ~ III. classisTempora: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam VI post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:95-96Me exspectavérunt peccatóres, ut
St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Feast Day: July 21Doctor of the ChurchCapuchin Franciscan Priest and Preacher (1559–1619)Patron Saint of Brindisi Early Life and Vocation St.
Title: “Preach the Word, Be the Salt”: A Meditation on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Doctor of the Church
Feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Confessor and Doctor of the Church (III Classis)Commemoration at Lauds only: St. Praxedes, Virgin
Tridentine Mass Readings July 21, 2025:
S. Laurentii a Brundusio Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Praxedis Virginis Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In médio
Saint Jerome Emiliani
Feast: July 20 (Traditional Calendar) | February 8 (Modern Calendar)Born: 1486, Venice, ItalyDied: February 8, 1537, Somasca, ItalyCanonized: 1767 by