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
Tridentine Mass Readings April 10, 2025: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusDan 3:31Omnia, quæ fecísti nobis, Dómine, in vero iudício fecísti: quia peccávimus tibi, et mandátis tuis non obedívimus: sed
Saint Demetrius of Sirmium
Feast Day: October 26 (Eastern) / Often commemorated in the West as wellTitle: Martyr, Soldier, and Great-MartyrPlace of Martyrdom: Sirmium
Reflection for Passiontide Wednesday: The Call to Holiness Amid Rejection of the Holy
Readings: As we journey through the somber and contemplative days of Passiontide, the Church invites us to focus more intensely
Tridentine Mass Readings April 9, 2025: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 17:48-49Liberátor meus de géntibus iracúndis: ab insurgéntibus in me exaltábis me: a viro iníquo erípies me, Dómine.Ps 17:2-3Díligam
Blessed Augustus Czartoryski
Feast: April 8Born: August 2, 1858 – Paris, FranceDied: April 8, 1893 – Alassio, ItalyReligious Order: Salesians of Don BoscoBeatified:
Veiled Glory and the Triumph of Truth: A Reflection for Tuesday in Passion Week
Scripture Readings: As we enter deeper into the Hebdomada Passionis, the Church draws the veil across the sacred images, a
Tridentine Mass Readings April 8, 2025: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 26:14Exspécta Dóminum, viríliter age: et confortétur cor tuum, et sústine Dóminum.Ps 26:1Dóminus illuminátio mea et salus mea: quem
Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Feast Day: April 7Born: April 30, 1651 – Reims, FranceDied: April 7, 1719 – Rouen, FranceCanonized: May 24, 1900 by
The Time of Visitation: A Passiontide Reflection on Jonas 3:1–10 and John 7:32–39
As the Church enters Passiontide, the sacred liturgy deepens in its tone and intensity. The veiling of crosses, the silence
Tridentine Mass Readings April 7, 2025: Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam Passionis
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 55:2Miserére mihi, Dómine, quóniam conculcávit me homo: tota die bellans tribulávit me.Ps 55:3Conculcavérunt me inimíci mei tota die: