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
Tridentine Mass Readings July 17, 2025: Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:7; 26:9Exáudi, Dómine, vocem meam, qua clamávi ad te: adiútor meus esto, ne derelínquas me neque despícias me,
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – July 16
Overview The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16, honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title associated
Wisdom, Obedience, and True Blessedness: A Reflection for Wednesday in the Fifth Week after the Octave of Pentecost
Readings:Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 24:23–31Luke 11:27–28 As we enter the feria quarta (Wednesday) of the fifth week after the Octave of Pentecost,
Tridentine Mass Readings July 16, 2025:
eatæ Mariæ Virginis de Monte Carmelo ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusGaudeamus omnes in
Saint Bonaventure of Bagnoregio
Seraphic Doctor of the ChurchFeast: July 14 (Traditional Roman Calendar) Early Life and Divine Healing Saint Bonaventure was born as
Blessed is the Man: Vigilance and Virtue in the Christian Soul
A Meditation for Feria Tertia Infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam PentecostesReadings: Sirach 31:8–11 | Luke 12:35–40 In the quiet days
Tridentine Mass Readings July 15, 2025:
S. Henrici Imperatoris Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam,
Saint Camillus of Lellis (1550–1614)
Feast Day: July 18Patron of: the sick, hospitals, nurses, and physicians Early Life and Conversion Saint Camillus of Lellis was
Preach the Word, Keep the Salt: A Reflection for Monday of the Fifth Week After Pentecost
Readings:2 Timothy 4:1–8Matthew 5:13–19Liturgical Context: Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam PentecostesTheme: Perseverance in preaching and fidelity to the
Tridentine Mass Readings July 14, 2025:
S. Bonaventuræ Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria secunda infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In