Saint Fulbert of Chartres
Saint Fulbert of Chartres (c. 952–1028) stands as a luminous figure in the early medieval Church, a bishop, teacher, and
Christus Victor and the Mandate of the Risen Lord
A Paschal Reflection on 1 Peter 3:18–22 and Matthew 28:16–20Die VI infra Octavam Paschæ ~ Dies Octavæ I. classis The
Tridentine Mass Propers April 10, 2026: Die VI infra octavam Paschæ ~ Dies Octavæ I. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 77:53Edúxit eos Dóminus in spe, allelúia: et inimícos eórum opéruit mare, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 77:1Atténdite, pópule meus, legem
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
Tridentine Mass Propers for July 31, 2025:
S. Ignatii Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria quinta infra Hebdomadam VII post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPhilipp 2:10-11In nómine Iesu omne genu
Saints Abdon and Sennen, Martyrs
Feast Day: July 30Title: Martyrs of Christ under Emperor Decius ✠ Historical and Spiritual Account: Saints Abdon and Sennen were
Wednesday in the Seventh Week after the Octave of Pentecost ~ IV Reflections on the Epistle (Romans 6:19–23) and the Gospel (Matthew 7:15–21)
“But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, you have your fruit unto sanctification, and the
Tridentine Mass Propers July 30, 2025:
Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam VII post Octavam Pentecostes ~ IV. classisCommemoratio : S. Abdon et Sennen Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 46:2Omnes gentes,
St. Martha of Bethany
Feast Day: July 29Titles: Virgin, Confessor, Sister of Mary and LazarusPatroness of: Cooks, homemakers, servants, and hospitality workers Biblical Background
Reflection: On Boasting, Betrothal, and the Better Part: Lessons from St. Martha and the Sacred Scriptures
“He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” (2 Cor. 10:17) The liturgical commemoration of Saint Martha, Virgin, as
S. Marthæ Virginis ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Felicis, Simplicii, Faustini et Beatricis Martyrum
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 44:8Dilexísti iustítiam, et odísti iniquitátem: proptérea unxit te Deus, Deus tuus, óleo lætítiæ præ consórtibus tuis.Ps 44:2Eructávit cor
Ss. Nazarii et Celsi Martyrum, S. Victoris I Papæ et Martyris, ac S. Innocentii I Papæ et Confessoris
Nazarius and Celsus were martyred under the persecution of Nero, though tradition suggests the precise dates are uncertain. Their Acts
Title: Perseverance Amidst Peril: A Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Martyrs
Wisdom 10:17–20 · Luke 21:9–19In the spirit of Ss. Nazarius and Celsus, Martyrs, and of Popes Victor I and Innocent
Tridentine Mass Propers July 28, 2025:
Ss. Nazarii et Celsi Martyrum, Victoris I Papæ et Martyris ac Innocentii I Papæ et Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria secunda