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
Hagiography of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925)Patron of young Catholics, students, mountaineers, and the lay apostolate
Early Life Pier Giorgio Frassati was born on April 6, 1901, in Turin, Italy, into a prominent and affluent family. His father,
Reflection for Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam PentecostesReadings: 1 Peter 5:6–11 and Luke 15:1–10
In the spirit of the traditional Roman liturgy, the readings appointed for this Friday after the Third Week post Octave
Tridentine Mass Readings July 4, 2025: Feria sexta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs. 24:16; 24:18Réspice in me et miserére mei, Dómine: quóniam únicus et pauper sum ego: vide humilitátem meam et
Saint Thomas the Apostle
Feast Day: July 3 (Roman Rite – pre-1962 Calendar: December 21)Title: Apostle, MartyrSymbols: Spear, builder’s square, three stones, and a
“Abide in What Thou Hast Learned”: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 3:14–17; 4:1–5 and Matthew 10:28–33 in the Spirit of St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes ~ III Classis In this season after Pentecost, the Church exhorts us
Tridentine Mass Readings July 3, 2025:
S. Irenæi Episcopi et Martyris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusMalach 2:6Lex veritátis fuit
Saint Bernardine Realino (1530–1616)
Feast Day: July 2Patron of: Lecce, Italy; Jesuit novices Early Life and Education Saint Bernardine Realino was born in Carpi,
A Reflection on Song of Songs 2:8–14 and Luke 1:39–47 in the Spirit of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes leaping upon the mountains, bounding over the hills.” (Song of Songs 2:8)
Tridentine Mass Readings July 2, 2025: In Visitatione B. Mariæ Virginis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui cælum terrámque regit in sǽcula sæculórum.Ps 44:2Eructávit cor meum verbum bonum: dico
Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
July 1st – Traditional Roman CalendarLiturgical Rank: Double of the First Class Liturgical and Hagiographical Overview Though not centered on