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
St. John Chrysostom
Early Life and Education St. John Chrysostom was born around 347 AD in Antioch (modern-day Turkey). His father, a high-ranking
Reflection on Jeremiah 7:1-7 and Luke 4:38-44
In the Spirit of Thursday in the Third Week of Lent As we journey through Lent, the liturgy of Feria
Tridentine Mass Readings March 27, 2025: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam III in Quadragesima
Ante Missam IntroitusSalus pópuli ego sum, dicit Dóminus: de quacúmque tribulatióne clamáverint ad me, exáudiam eos: et ero illórum Dóminus in
Saint Ludger of Utrecht (c. 742–809) – Apostle of Saxony and Frisia
Early Life and Education Saint Ludger was born around the year 742 in Friesland (modern-day Netherlands) to a noble and
Honor, Obedience, and the Purity of the Heart: A Lenten Reflection on Exodus 20:12-24 and Matthew 15:1-20
On this Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent, the Church places before us two passages of Sacred Scripture that
Tridentine Mass Readings March 26, 2025: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam III in Quadragesima
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 30:7-8.Ego autem in Dómino sperábo: exsultábo et lætábor in tua misericórdia: quia respexísti humilitátem meam.Ps 39:2In te, Dómine,
Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 25th)
The Feast of the Annunciation is one of the most ancient and solemn celebrations in the Church, commemorating the moment
The Annunciation: The Fiat of Mary and the Fulfillment of Isaiah’s Prophecy
On March 25th, Holy Mother Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation, a feast that marks the moment when the
Tridentine Mass Readings March 25, 2025:
Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam III in Quadragesima Sancta Missa Rubrics 1960 – 1960 Ante Missam IntroitusPs 44:13; 44:15; 44:16Vultum tuum deprecabúntur omnes
Saint Catherine of Sweden
Feast Day: March 24Born: c. 1331, SwedenDied: March 24, 1381, Vadstena, SwedenPatronage: Against miscarriages Early Life and Family Saint Catherine