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
Reflection for the Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord (Die VI infra Octavam Nativitatis – II. classis)
On Titus 3:4–7 and Luke 2:15–20“The kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared” Collect for the Day:Deus, cujus Unigenitus
Tridentine Mass Propers December 30, 2025: Die VI infra Octavam Nativitatis ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIsa 9:6Puer natus est nobis, et fílius datus est nobis: cuius impérium super húmerum eius: et vocábitur nomen eius
Saint Thomas Becket
Archbishop of Canterbury, MartyrFeast Day (Traditional Calendar): December 29Birth: circa 1118, London, EnglandMartyrdom: December 29, 1170, Canterbury CathedralCanonized: 1173 by
Reflection for the Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity (Die V infra Octavam Nativitatis) — Class II Feast
Texts:Titus 3:4–7Luke 2:15–20 “When the goodness and kindness of God our Saviour appeared…”— Titus 3:4 Today, the fifth day within
Tridentine Mass Propers December 29, 2025: Die V infra Octavam Nativitatis ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIsa 9:6Puer natus est nobis, et fílius datus est nobis: cuius impérium super húmerum eius: et vocábitur nomen eius
The Holy Innocents
Feast Day: December 28Liturgical Rank (Traditional Calendar): Double of the Second ClassVestment Color: Red Introduction The Feast of the Holy
Reflection for the Sunday Within the Octave of the Nativity (Dominica infra Octavam Nativitatis)
Readings: Galatians 4:1–7; Luke 2:33–40In the spirit of the Church’s Traditional LiturgyClass II Sunday “God sent His Son… that we
Tridentine Mass Readings December 28, 2025: Dominica Infra Octavam Nativitatis ~ 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. John the Evangelist
Feast: December 27Title: Apostle, Evangelist, Beloved DiscipleSymbols: Eagle, chalice with serpent, book, palm (virginity), oil cauldron (martyrdom attempt)Patron of: Writers,
In the Bosom of Wisdom and Truth: A Reflection on Sirach 15:1–6 and John 21:19–24
Feast of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist – II Classis On this radiant feast of St. John the Apostle