St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr
Reign as Pope: A.D. 649–655Martyrdom: A.D. 656 Life and Pontificate St. Martin I was born in the early 7th century,
Blog Reflection: “Shepherd the Flock of God” — Reflections for the Feast of St. Martin, Pope and Martyr (III Class,
Tridentine Mass Propers November 12, 2025:
S. Martini Papæ et Martyris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam XXII post Octavam Pentecostes III. Novembris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIoann 21:15-17Si
St. Martin of Tours
Feast Day: November 11Title: Bishop and ConfessorPatron of: Soldiers, beggars, tailors, France, winemakers, and geese “Martin is not afraid to
Reflection for the Feast of St. Martin of Tours, Bishop and Confessor (III Classis)Commemoration at Lauds only: St. Menas, MartyrReadings: Sirach 44:16–27; 45:3–20 | Luke 11:33–36
“In thy light, we shall see light.” — Ps. 35:10 On this feast of St. Martin of Tours, the Church
Tridentine Mass Propers November 11, 2025:
S. Martini Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Mennæ Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 20:2-3In virtúte tua, Dómine, lætábitur
“He Humbled Himself”: A Palm Sunday Reflection on Philippians 2:5–11 and Matthew 26:36–27:60 in the Light of the Church Fathers
Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis—Palm Sunday—ushers us into the mystery of Christ’s Passion with a paradox. The faithful raise
Tridentine Mass April 13, 2025: Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis
Ante Missam Top NextBenedictio PalmorumHora competenti, in choro post Tertiam, omissa aspersione aquæ, proceditur ad benedicendum ramos palmarum seu olivarum, sive aliarum
Saint Teresa of the Andes
🌹 Saint Teresa of the Andes (1900–1920) Carmelite Virgin and MysticFeast Day: April 12Patroness of: Young people, Chile 🌿 Early
Reflection for Sabbato infra Hebdomadam Passionis: The Hour of the Grain of Wheat
The final exhortation of today’s Gospel burns with urgency: “Yet a little while the light is among you. Walk whilst
Tridentine Mass April 12, 2025: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 30:10,16, 18Miserére mihi, Dómine, quóniam tríbulor: líbera me, et éripe me de mánibus inimicórum meórum et a persequéntibus
Saint Gemma Galgani (1878–1903)
Feast Day: April 11Patroness: of students, pharmacists, and those suffering from back injuries or headachesTitle: Virgin, Mystic, “Daughter of the
Feria Sexta in Passion Week: The Lord is the Hope of Israel, and He Bears Our Wounds
Jeremiah 17:13–18 | John 11:47–54 As we enter the final stretch of Lent, the readings appointed for this Friday in
Tridentine Mass Readings April 11, 2025: Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 30:10, 16, 18Miserére mihi, Dómine, quóniam tríbulor: líbera me, et éripe me de mánibus inimicórum meórum et a
Blessed Pedro María Ramírez Ramos
Priest and MartyrBorn: October 23, 1899 – La Plata, Huila, ColombiaDied: April 10, 1948 – Armero, Tolima, ColombiaBeatified: September 8,
“In the Midst of the Flame: Mercy, Tears, and True Deliverance”
Reflection for Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam PassionisReadings: Daniel 3:25, 34–45 and Luke 7:36–50 “For there is no confusion to those