Saint Demetrius of Sirmium
Saint Demetrius of Sirmium (often associated as well with Thessalonica in later tradition) is venerated as a martyr of the
Easter Thursday Reflection: “Whom Do You Seek?” — From the Desert Road to the Garden
On this radiant Thursday within the Octave of Easter, Holy Mother Church places before us two encounters: one along a
Tridentine Mass Propers April 9, 2026
INTROIT Sap. 10:20-21 They praised with one accord Your victorious hand, O Lord, alleluia! For wisdom opened the mouth of the
Saint Dionysius of Alexandria
Early Life and Conversion Saint Dionysius, later known as “the Great” for his wisdom and sanctity, was born into a
Die IV infra Octavam Paschæ — In the Radiance of the Risen Lord
Reflection on Acts 3:13–15, 17–19 & John 21:1–14 Within the sacred splendor of the Octave of Easter—Dies Octavæ I. classis—Holy
Tridentine Mass Propers April 8, 2026: Die IV infra octavam Paschæ ~ Dies Octavæ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusMatt 25:34Veníte, benedícti Patris mei, percípite regnum, allelúia: quod vobis parátum est ab orígine mundi, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 95:1Cantáte
“Mother of Fair Love, and of Holy Hope”
A Reflection for the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary(Sirach 24:23–31; John 19:25–27) On this feast of the Immaculate
Tridentine Mass Propers August 22, 2025:
Immaculati Cordis Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ II. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Timothei, Hippolyti et Symphoriani Martyres Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusHebr 4:16Adeámus cum
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
St. Jane Frances de Chantal (1572–1641) was a noblewoman, widow, mother, and founder of a major religious order in the
The Pearl of Great Price and the Woman of Valor: A Reflection on Proverbs 31:10–31 and Matthew 13:44–52
On this day, when the Church commemorates St. Jane Frances de Chantal, we are given readings that point us to
Tridentine Mass Propers August 21, 2025:
S. Joannæ Franciscæ Frémiot de Chantal Viduæ ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam X post Octavam Pentecostes III. Augusti Ante Missam
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Feast: August 20Titles: Abbot, Doctor of the Church, Mellifluous Doctor Early Life Saint Bernard was born in 1090 near Dijon,
Salt of Wisdom, Salt of the Earth: A Reflection on Ecclus. 39:6–14 and Matt. 5:13–19
(In the spirit of S. Bernardi Abbatis et Ecclesiæ Doctoris) The sacred liturgy on this day presents us with a
Tridentine Mass Propers August 20, 2025:
S. Bernardi Abbatis et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam X post Octavam Pentecostes III. Augusti Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli
Saint John Eudes
Feast Day: August 19Confessor Saint John Eudes was born on November 14, 1601, in Ri, Normandy, France. From a young
Reflection for the Feast of St. John Eudes, Confessor
Readings: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 31:8–11 | St. Luke 12:35–40Liturgical Day: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam X post Octavam Pentecostes (August 3rd) The