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
Tridentine Mass Readings June 18, 2025:
S. Ephræm Syri Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: SS. Marci et Marcelliani Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In
Saint Botulph
Early Life and Formation Saint Botulph was born around the beginning of the 7th century, probably in the Kingdom of
Reflection on Sirach 44:16–27; 45:3–20 and Matthew 25:14–23
In the Light of the Fathers of the Church As we pass through the quiet days following the great octave
Tridentine Mass Readings June 17, 2025: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum.Ps 131:1.Meménto, Dómine,
Saint Benno of Meissen
Bishop and ConfessorFeast Day: June 16Patron of: Fishermen, the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen Life and Sanctity Saint Benno was born around
Reflection on 1 John 4:8–21 and Luke 6:36–42
Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Pentecostes“Caritas ex Deo est – Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also
Tridentine Mass Readings June 16, 2025: Feria Secunda 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 Germaine Cousin
Feast Day: June 15Patronage: Abused children, disabled people, shepherdessesBirth: 1579, Pibrac, FranceDeath: 1601, Pibrac, FranceCanonized: 1867 by Pope Pius IX
The Mystery and Mission of the Most Holy Trinity
A Meditation on Romans 11:33–36 and Matthew 28:18–20 in the Spirit of Dominica Sanctissimæ Trinitatis “O the depth of the
Tridentine Mass Readings June 15, 2025: Dominica Sanctissimæ Trinitatis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusTob 12:6Benedícta sit sancta Trínitas atque indivísa Unitas: confitébimur ei, quia fecit nobíscum misericórdiam suam.Ps 8:2Dómine, Dóminus noster, quam