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
A Reflection on 4 Kings 4:25-38 and Luke 7:11-16: Christ, the Lord of Life
As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, the Church in her wisdom presents us with readings that point
Tridentine Mass Readings April 3, 2025: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam IV in Quadragesima
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 104:3-4.Lætétur cor quæréntium Dóminum: quǽrite Dóminum, et confirmámini: quǽrite fáciem eius semper.Ps 104:1Confitémini Dómino, et invocáte nomen eius:
Saint Francis of Paola (1416–1507) – The Humble Hermit and Wonderworker
Saint Francis of Paola was a 15th-century Italian mystic, founder of the Order of Minims, and a renowned miracle-worker. He
Counting All as Loss: A Lenten Reflection on Philippians 3:7-12 and Luke 12:32-34
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” (Philippians 3:7)“Fear not, little flock, for it
Tridentine Mass Readings April 2, 2025: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam IV in Quadragesima
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
Saint Ludovico Pavoni (1784–1849)
Saint Ludovico Pavoni was an Italian priest, educator, and founder of the Sons of Mary Immaculate (Pavonians), a religious congregation
Reflection on Exodus 32:7-14 and John 7:14-31
In the Spirit of Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam IV in Quadragesima As we enter deeper into this holy season of
Tridentine Mass Readings April 1, 2025: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam IV in Quadragesima
divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl#11↗ Ante Missam IntroitusPs 54:2-3Exáudi, Deus, oratiónem meam, et ne despéxeris deprecatiónem meam: inténde in me et exáudi me.Ps 54:3-4Contristátus sum
Saint Guy of Pomposa
Saint Guy of Pomposa (†1046) was an Italian Benedictine monk and abbot known for his holiness, asceticism, and wisdom. His
Wisdom and Zeal: A Lenten Reflection on 3 Kings 3:16-28 and John 2:13-25
As we journey through the fourth week of Lent, the liturgy draws our attention to two striking passages of Sacred