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 for Thursday After the Fourth Sunday Post Pentecost:
“Who is My Mother?” – The Woman Who Fears the Lord Readings: “Who shall find a valiant woman?” (Prov 31:10)
Tridentine Mass Readings July 10, 2025:
Ss. Septem Fratrum Martyrum, ac Rufinæ et Secundæ Virginum et Martyrum ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam
Our Lady of Chiquinquirá
Queen and Patroness of ColombiaFeast: July 9 Origin of the Image (16th century) In the year of Our Lord 1560,
“Hope in Suffering, Obedience in Mission”: A Reflection on Romans 8:18–23 and Luke 5:1–11
As we journey through the quiet richness of the fourth week after the Octave of Pentecost, Holy Mother Church, in
Tridentine Mass Readings July 9, 2025: Feria quarta 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 Killian
Feast Day: July 8Title: Bishop and MartyrOrigin: IrelandMission Field: Franconia (modern-day Bavaria, Germany) 📜 Early Life and Missionary Zeal Saint Killian was born in the
Reflection on Proverbs 31:10–31 and Matthew 13:44–52
In the Spirit of Tempora: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes On this Tuesday of the Fourth Week
Tridentine Mass Readings July 8, 2025:
S. Elisabeth Reg. Portugaliæ Viduæ ~ III. classisTempora: Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 118:75; 118:120Cognóvi, Dómine,
Blessed Pope Benedict XI
Feast Day: July 7Papacy: 1303–1304Religious Order: Order of Preachers (Dominicans) Early Life and Religious Formation Blessed Benedict XI was born
Christ the Eternal High Priest and the Mission of the Seventy
Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam PentecostesReflection on Hebrews 7:23–27 and Luke 10:1–9 As the green vestments return during