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
Blessed Carlos Manuel Cecilio Rodríguez Santiago (1918–1963)
Feast Day: July 13Patronage: Lay Apostolate in Puerto Rico; Liturgical RenewalTitle: Confessor of the Faith “We live for that night
Reflection for Dominica V Post Pentecosten
On 1 Peter 3:8–15 and Matthew 5:20–24 As Holy Mother Church leads us through the Time after Pentecost—the season in
Tridentine Mass Readings July 13, 2025: Dominica V Post Pentecosten
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:7; 26:9Exáudi, Dómine, vocem meam, qua clamávi ad te: adiútor meus esto, ne derelínquas me neque despícias me,
Saints Nabor and Felix
MartyrsFeast: July 12 Summary of Their Life and Martyrdom Saints Nabor and Felix were Roman soldiers and devout Christians, believed to have
Perfect Charity and the True Riches: A Reflection for the Feast of St. John Gualbert, AbbotCommemoration of Ss. Nabor and Felix, MartyrsIII Classis – July 12
Today, Holy Church presents to us a rich tapestry in her sacred liturgy: the figure of Sanctus Joannes Gualbertus Abbas, radiant
Tridentine Mass Readings July 12, 2025:
S. Joannis Gualberti Abbatis ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Naboris et Felicis Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam,
Saint Benedict of Nursia
Patron of: Europe, monks, schoolchildren, spelunkers, and a happy death Birth and Early Life Saint Benedict was born around the year 480
Suffering, Glory, and the Call to the Deep
“The Sufferings of This Time Are Not Worthy to Be Compared” The liturgy of this Friday after the Fourth Sunday
Tridentine Mass Readings July 11, 2025: Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:1; 26:2Dóminus illuminátio mea et salus mea, quem timebo? Dóminus defensor vitæ meæ, a quo trepidábo? qui tríbulant
Saint Victoria, Virgin and Martyr
Feast Day: Traditionally observed on December 23 (Roman Martyrology)Location of Martyrdom: North Africa, likely in the region of NumidiaEra: 3rd