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
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Heaven’s Call According to ancient tradition preserved by the Church Fathers and liturgical texts, when the time approached for the
The Triumph of the Woman: From Judith to the Magnificat
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Classis I Readings: Judith 13:22–25; 13:15; 13:10 — Luke 1:41–50 “Blessed
Tridentine Mass Propers August 15, 2025: In Assumptione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusAp 12:1Signum magnum appáruit in cœlo: múlier amicta sole, et luna sub pédibus eius, et in cápite eius coróna
Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe
Confessor and Martyr – August 14 Early LifeSaint Maximilian Maria Kolbe was born Raymond Kolbe on January 8, 1894, in
“Blessed is the womb that bore Thee” — A Reflection for the Vigil of the Assumption
Readings: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 24:23–31; St. Luke 11:27–28 On this vigil of Our Lady’s Assumption, the Church places before us two
Tridentine Mass Propers August 14, 2025:
In Vigilia Assumptionis B.M.V. ~ IV. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Eusebii Confessoris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 44:13; 44:15; 44:16Vultum tuum deprecabúntur omnes
Blessed Michael J. McGivney
Founder of the Knights of Columbus(1852–1890)Feast: August 13 Michael Joseph McGivney was born on August 12, 1852, in Waterbury, Connecticut,
Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam IX post Octavam Pentecostes (Wednesday in the Ninth Week after the Octave of Pentecost)
Commemoration of Ss. Hippolytus and Cassian, MartyrsIV Classis “Let him that thinketh himself to stand, take heed lest he fall.”A
Tridentine Mass Propers August 13, 2025:
Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam IX post Octavam Pentecostes II. Augusti ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : Ss. Hippolyti et Cassiani Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs
Saint Clare of Assisi
Virgin, Foundress of the Order of Poor Ladies (Poor Clares)Feast: August 12 (traditional Roman calendar), August 11 in the modern.