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
“The Glory of Virtue and the Fire of Charity”: A Reflection on Sirach 31:8–11 and Matthew 22:29–40
Saturday within the Octave of Pentecost “Blessed is the rich man that is found without blemish, and hath not gone
Tridentine Mass Readings June 21, 2025: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 8:6Minuísti eum paulo minus ab Angelis: glória et honóre coronásti eum.Ps 148:2Laudáte Dóminum, omnes Angeli eius: laudáte eum,
Blessed Margareta Ebner
Blessed Margareta Ebner (c. 1291–1351) was a German Dominican nun and mystic, known for her deep interior life, spiritual writings, and
Mercy, Charity, and the Eyes of the Soul: A Reflection on 1 John 4:8–21 and Luke 6:36–42
Feria VI infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Pentecostes As the Church progresses through the time after Pentecost, we are continually
Tridentine Mass Readings June 20, 2025: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 12:6Dómine, in tua misericórdia sperávi: exsultávit cor meum in salutári tuo: cantábo Dómino, qui bona tríbuit mihi.Ps 12:1Usquequo,
Saint Romuald of Ravenna, Abbot and Founder of the Camaldolese Orde
Feast Day: June 19Born: c. 951, Ravenna, ItalyDied: June 19, 1027, Val di Castro, ItalyPatronage: Camaldolese Order, spiritual hermits, monastic
Reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi
“That We May Be Made Partakers of His Divine Nature”On 1 Corinthians 11:23–29 and John 6:56–59 in the Light of
Tridentine Mass Readings June 19, 2025: Festum Sanctissimi Corporis Christi
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 80:17.Cibávit eos ex ádipe fruménti, allelúia: et de petra, melle saturávit eos, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 80:2Exsultáte Deo, adiutóri
Blessed Osanna Andreasi of Mantua
Virgin and MysticFeast: June 18Born: January 17, 1449 – Mantua, ItalyDied: June 18, 1505 – Mantua, ItalyBeatified: January 24, 1694
“On Preaching and Preservation: A Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19 in the Spirit of St. Ephraem the Syrian, Doctor of the Church”
“Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season…” (2 Tim 4:2)“You are the salt of the earth… You