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
Saint Angela Merici
Born: March 21, 1474, Desenzano del Garda, ItalyDied: January 27, 1540, Brescia, ItalyCanonized: May 24, 1807 by Pope Pius VIIFounder
Reflection: Awaiting the Paraclete – A Meditation for the Sunday After the AscensionScriptural Readings: 1 Peter 4:7–11; John 15:26–27; 16:1–4Dominica post Ascensionem (Sunday after the Ascension)
As Holy Church draws us into the sacred pause between the Ascension of Our Lord and the coming of the
Tridentine Mass Readings June 1, 2025: Dominica post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 26:7; 26:8; 26:9Exáudi, Dómine, vocem meam, qua clamávi ad te, allelúia: tibi dixit cor meum, quæsívi vultum tuum,
The Queenship of Mary in Hagiographic Light
1. Biblical Foreshadowing: The Queen Mother in Israel In the Davidic kingdom, the queen was not the king’s wife, but
Queen of Heaven: A Scriptural and Patristic Reflection on Mary’s Regal Dignity
“And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.” — Luke 1:30 As
Tridentine Mass Readings May 31, 2025: Beatæ Mariæ Virginis Reginæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusGaudeámus omnes in Dómino, diem festum celebrántes sub honóre beátæ Maríæ Vírginis Regínæ: de cuius solemnitáte gaudent Angeli, et
Saint Felix
✠ Brief Hagiography of Pope Saint Felix I 🕊️ Spiritual Reflection for Today: In Honor of Saint Felix I O
Reflection for Feria VI Post Ascensionem
Scriptural Focus: Acts 1:1–11; Mark 16:14–20Theme: The Mystery of the Ascension and the Apostolic Mandate The days between the glorious
Tridentine Mass Readings May 30, 2025: Feria VI 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 Maximinus of Trier
Feast Day: May 29Episcopate: c. 332–346Patronage: Trier, Alsace, and protection against religious persecutionAttributes: Often depicted with a staff, episcopal robes,