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
“He Was Taken Up Into Heaven”: A Traditional Reflection on the Ascension of Our Lord
In the Spirit of the Feast of the Ascension (In Ascensione Domini) Scripture: Acts 1:1–11 & Mark 16:14–20 As we
Tridentine Mass Readings May 29, 2025: In Ascensione Domini
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusActa 1:11Viri Galilǽi, quid admirámini aspiciéntes in cœlum? allelúia: quemádmodum vidístis eum ascendéntem in cœlum, ita véniet, allelúia, allelúia,
Blessed Maria Bagnesi
Feast Day: May 28Order: Dominican TertiaryBorn: 1514, Florence, ItalyDied: May 28, 1577, Florence, ItalyBeatified: 1804 by Pope Pius VII Early
Reflection on Ephesians 4:7–13 and John 17:1–11
In the Spirit of the Vigil of the Ascension of Our Lord On the Vigil of the Ascension, Holy Church
Tridentine Mass Readings May 28, 2025: In Vigilia Ascensionis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIs 48:20Vocem iucunditátis annuntiáte, et audiátur, allelúia: annuntiáte usque ad extrémum terræ: liberávit Dóminus pópulum suum, allelúia, allelúiaPs 65:1-2Iubiláte
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Feast: May 27Title: Apostle of the English, First Archbishop of CanterburyDate: † c. 604 A.D.Patronage: England, English Benedictines Life and
Faithful Unto the End: A Reflection with St. Bede on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19
On the Feast of St. Bede the Venerable, Doctor of the ChurchCommemoration: St. John I, Pope and Martyr In the
Tridentine Mass Readings May 27, 2025:
S. Bedæ Venerabilis Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Joannis Papæ et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In
Saint Philip Neri
Feast Day: May 26Patronage: Rome, laughter, joy, youth, and the Congregation of the OratoryBirth: July 21, 1515, Florence, ItalyDeath: May
Wisdom and Vigilance in the Light of Martyrdom: A Reflection on Wis 7:7–14 and Luke 12:35–40
Commemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Eleutherii Papæ et Martyris Today, in the quiet solemnity of Laudes, Holy Church bids us