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
Fátima, Apostasy, and the Final Battle: The Unfolding of Our Lady’s Prophecy in Our Time
Introduction: A Prophecy for Our Time In the quiet fields of Fátima, Portugal, in the year of Our Lord 1917,
Saint Petroc
Feast Day: June 4Patronage: Cornwall, Devon, monastics, fishermen, and animalsSymbols: Stag, boat, staff Early Life and Noble Origins Saint Petroc,
Reflection for Feria IV Post Ascensionem: On Wisdom 4:7–14 and Luke 12:35–40“Blessed is that servant, whom when his lord shall come, he shall find so doing.” – Luke 12:43
As the Church moves through the days between the glorious Ascension of our Lord and the coming of the Holy
Tridentine Mass Readings June 4, 2025: Feria IV post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 68:10.Factum est cor meum tamquam cera liquéscens in médio ventris mei: quóniam zelus domus tuæ comédit me. Allelúia,
Saint Kevin of Glendalough
Feast Day: June 3Title: Abbot, Hermit, Founder of GlendaloughBirth: c. 498 A.D.Death: c. 618 A.D.Patronage: Blackbirds, Glendalough, Ireland; animal lovers;
Feria Tertia post Ascensionem: A Reflection on Acts 1:1–11 and Mark 16:14–20
The third day after the glorious Ascension of Our Lord, known in the Traditional Roman calendar as Feria Tertia post
Tridentine Mass Readings June 3, 2025: Feria III post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusActa 1:11Viri Galilǽi, quid admirámini aspiciéntes in cœlum? allelúia: quemádmodum vidístis eum ascendéntem in cœlum, ita véniet, allelúia, allelúia,
Saint Nicephorus of Constantinople
Feast Day: March 13 (Roman Martyrology)Title: Confessor, Patriarch of ConstantinopleDates: Born c. 758 – Died June 2, 828Also known as:
“Why Stand Ye Gazing? – A Reflection for Feria II Post Ascensionem”
Scripture: Acts 1:1–11 and Mark 16:14–20Theme: The Lord’s Ascension and Our Apostolic Call As the Church enters the days between
Tridentine Mass Readings June 2, 2025: Feria II post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusActa 1:11Viri Galilǽi, quid admirámini aspiciéntes in cœlum? allelúia: quemádmodum vidístis eum ascendéntem in cœlum, ita véniet, allelúia, allelúia,