Saint Apollonius
Saint Apollonius the Apologist is one of the noble witnesses of the early Church, remembered especially for his learned defense
“Rooted in Glory: A Marian Reflection on Ecclesiasticus 24:14–16”
“I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, and as a cypress tree on mount Sion. I was exalted like
Tridentine Mass Propers April 18, 2026: IV Mass of the B. V. M. – Salve, Sancta Parens
Introit Introitus SeduliusHail, holy Mother, who in childbirth brought forth the King Who rules heaven and earth world without end.Ps
Saint Anicetus
Saint Anicetus (often rendered Anicetus, not “Anticetus”) was a Pope and martyr of the early Church, whose life stands as
The Victory of Faith: Believing Without Seeing in the Light of the Risen Christ
On this Feria, with the Commemoration of St. Anicetus, the Church places before us two luminous passages: the triumph of
Tridentine Mass Propers April 17, 2026: Commemoration St. Anicetus
Introit Introitus 1 Pet 2:2As newborn babes, alleluia, desire the rational milk without guile, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.Ps. 80. 2Rejoice to
Saint Ludolf of Ratzeburg
Saint Ludolf of Ratzeburg († 1250) is remembered as a martyr-bishop who gave his life in defense of the faith
Hosanna to the Son of David: From Triumph to the Cross
Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis (Palm Sunday), I Classis The sacred liturgy of this most solemn Sunday gathers us
Tridentine Mass Readings March 29, 2026: Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis ~ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextBenedictio PalmorumHora competenti, in choro post Tertiam, omissa aspersione aquæ, proceditur ad benedicendum ramos palmarum seu olivarum, sive aliarum
St. John of Capistrano, Confessor
(June 24, 1386 – October 23, 1456) St. John of Capistrano stands as one of the great champions of the
Walking While You Have the Light: Confronting Darkness in the Shadow of the Passion
In the deepening shadows of Passiontide, the Church invites her children to contemplate not only the outward sufferings of Christ,
Tridentine Mass Readings March 28, 2026:
Sabbato infra Hebdomadam Passionis ~ III. classisCommemoratio : S. Joannis a Capistrano Confessoris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 30:10,16, 18Miserére mihi, Dómine, quóniam tríbulor:
Saint John Damascene
Confessor and Doctor of the Church Saint John Damascene, a radiant light of the East and an unwavering defender of
Forsaking the Fountain, Condemning the Life: A Passiontide Meditation on Unbelief and Redemption
As the liturgical year draws us ever deeper into the shadow of the Passion, the Church places before us texts
Tridentine Mass Propers March 27, 2026:
Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam Passionis ~ III. classisCommemoratio : S. Joannis Damasceni Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 30:10, 16, 18Miserére
Saint Ludger (Ludgerus), Apostle of Frisia and Saxony
(c. 742 – March 26, 809) Saint Ludger stands among the great missionary bishops of the early Middle Ages, a