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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

Tridentine Mass Propers August 9, 2025:

Sanctæ Mariæ Sabbato ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Romani Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusSeduliusSalve, sancta parens, eníxa puérpera Regem: qui cælum terrámque regit

Saint John Mary Vianney

Feast: August 8Born: May 8, 1786 – Dardilly, near Lyons, FranceDied: August 4, 1859 – Ars, FranceCanonized: May 31, 1925

Blessed Is the Faithful Steward: A Reflection for the Day

Today Holy Mother Church places before us two luminous texts—one from the wisdom of the ancients, the other from the

S. Joannis Mariæ Vianney Confessoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Cyriaci, Largi et Smaragdi Martyrum

Sancta Missa Rubrics 1960 – 1960 Compare Divinum Officium Date ↓ ↑ Ordo Options Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei

St. Donatus, Bishop and Martyr (S. Donati Episcopi et Martyris)

Feast Day: August 7Title: Bishop of Arezzo and MartyrCentury: 4th CenturyLiturgical Rank (Traditional Calendar): Commemoration (in some places, semi-double) I.

“A Heart Set on God Alone” — In the Spirit of St. Cajetan the Confessor (III Class) Commemoration at Lauds Only: St. Donatus, Bishop and Martyr

Readings: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 31:8-11 — “Blessed is the rich man that is found without blemish…” St. Matthew 6:24–33 —