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
Saint John the Baptist
The Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, celebrated on June 24, is one of the few feasts
“A Light to the Nations”: A Reflection on Isaiah 49:1–3, 5–7 and Luke 1:57–68In the Spirit of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
On the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, the Church brings forth two profoundly rich passages for
Tridentine Mass Readings June 24, 2025: In Nativitate S. Joannis Baptistæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIsa 49:1; 49:2De ventre matris meæ vocávit me Dóminus in nómine meo: et pósuit os meum ut gládium acútum:
Saint Joseph Cafasso
Saint Joseph Cafasso (1811–1860) was an Italian priest and spiritual guide whose life exemplified heroic virtue, profound humility, and a
“Before I Formed Thee” – A Meditation for Monday in the Second Week After the Octave of Pentecost
Feria II infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam Pentecostes Readings:Jeremias 1:4–10Lucæ 1:5–17 In the gentle stillness of the days following Pentecost—the
Tridentine Mass Readings June 23, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusLuc 1:13; 1:15; 1:14Ne tímeas, Zacharía, exaudíta est orátio tua: et Elísabeth uxor tua páriet tibi fílium, et vocábis
Saint Thomas More
Feast Day: June 22Patron of: Lawyers, statesmen, politicians, large familiesTitles: Martyr, Confessor of the Faith Early Life and Formation Saint
“Marvel Not, Brethren”: A Reflection for the Second Sunday after Pentecost
On 1 John 3:13–18 and Luke 14:16–24 The liturgical cycle after Pentecost places us in the long and fertile season
Tridentine Mass Readings June 22, 2025: Dominica II. Post Pentecosten
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 17:19-20Factus est Dóminus protéctor meus, et edúxit me in latitúdinem: salvum me fecit, quóniam vóluit me.Ps 17:2-3Díligam te.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Feast: June 21Patron of: Youth, students, and those living with serious illness Birth: March 9, 1568 – Death: June 21,