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
Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Mark 8:1–9 in the Spirit of the Sixth Sunday After Pentecost (Dominica VI Post Pentecosten)
“I charge thee, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus, who shall judge the living and the dead…” (2
Tridentine Mass July 20, 2025: Dominica VI Post Pentecosten
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In médio Ecclésiæ apéruit os eius: et implévit eum Dóminus spíritu sapiéntiæ et intelléctus: stolam glóriæ índuit eum.Ps
Saint Vincent de Paul
Feast: September 27 (Traditional Calendar)Patron of: Charitable societies, hospitals, prisoners, lepers, and the poor Early Life Saint Vincent de Paul
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4:9-14 and Luke 10:1-9
In the Spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, ConfessorSabbato infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes — III Classis “We are
Tridentine Mass Readings July 19, 2025:
S. Vincentii a Paulo Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit:
Saint Symphorosa and Her Seven Sons
Feast Day: July 18Date of Martyrdom: ca. A.D. 138Place: Tibur (modern-day Tivoli), ItalyEmperor: Hadrian (r. 117–138) Historical and Spiritual Context The martyrdom of Saint Symphorosa
Charity Unto Blood: A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Camillus de Lellis, Confessor
Commemoration of Saints Symphorosa and Her Seven Sons, MartyrsIII Class; Lauds Commemoration Scriptural Texts for Meditation:“Wonder not, brethren, if the
Tridentine Mass Readings July 18, 2025:
S. Camilli de Lellis Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Symphorosæ et Septem Filiorum Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIoann 15:13Maiórem hac
Blessed Pavol Peter Gojdič, OSBM (1888–1960)Bishop and Martyr for the Faith
Early Life and Formation Pavol Peter Gojdič was born on 17 July 1888 in Ruské Pekľany, a village in what was then the Austro-Hungarian
Reflection for Thursday After the Fifth Sunday After Pentecost(Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes)
Scriptural Texts:– 1 Peter 3:8–15– Matthew 5:20–24 In the liturgical calendar of the Traditional Roman Rite, Thursday of the Fifth Week after