Saint John Chrysostom
Feast Day: January 27 (Traditional Roman Calendar)Title: Doctor of the ChurchPatronage: Preachers, orators, and those who suffer persecution for the
“Preach the Word, Shine the Light: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. John Chrysostom”
Feast of Sancti Joannis Chrysostomi, Episcopi, Confessoris et Ecclesiæ DoctorisClassis III – Commemoration of the Golden-Mouthed Preacher “I charge thee,
Tridentine Mass Propers January 27, 2026: S. Joannis Chrysostomi Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classis
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 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
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
Tridentine Mass Readings July 7, 2025:
Ss. Cyrilli et Methodii Pont. et Conf. ~ III. classisTempora: Feria secunda infra Hebdomadam IV post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 131,9-10.Sacerdótes
Saint Maria Goretti
Virgin and MartyrFeast Day: July 6Born: October 16, 1890 – Corinaldo, ItalyDied: July 6, 1902 – Nettuno, ItalyCanonized: June 24, 1950 by Pope
Blog Post Reflection: “Hope in Suffering, Obedience in Mission” — A Meditation on Romans 8:18–23 and Luke 5:1–11 for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
As we find ourselves in the liturgical calm following Pentecost, the Church in her ancient wisdom sets before us two
Tridentine Mass Readings July 6, 2025: Dominica IV Post Pentecosten
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 Anthony Mary Zaccaria
Feast Day: July 5Born: 1502 in Cremona, Italy | Died: July 5, 1539 in Cremona, ItalyFounder of the Barnabites, the
“Be Thou an Example of the Faithful”
A Meditation on 1 Tim. 4:8–16 and Mark 10:15–21In the Spirit of Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria, Confessor On this Saturday
Tridentine Mass Readings July 5, 2025:
S. Antonii Mariæ Zaccaria Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitus1 Cor 2:4Sermo meus et