Saint Didacus of Alcalá
Feast Day: November 13Also known as: San Diego de AlcaláPatron of: Franciscan lay brothers, San Diego (California), healing of the
Reflection: “As the Offscouring of the World” – A Meditation for the Feast of Saint Didacus
Readings: On this day, the Church in her traditional liturgy commemorates Saint Didacus, a humble Franciscan lay brother whose hidden
Tridentine Mass Propers November 13, 2025:
S. Didaci Confessoris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam XXII post Octavam Pentecostes III. Novembris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma
St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr
Reign as Pope: A.D. 649–655Martyrdom: A.D. 656 Life and Pontificate St. Martin I was born in the early 7th century,
Blog Reflection: “Shepherd the Flock of God” — Reflections for the Feast of St. Martin, Pope and Martyr (III Class,
Tridentine Mass Propers November 12, 2025:
S. Martini Papæ et Martyris ~ III. classisTempora: Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam XXII post Octavam Pentecostes III. Novembris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIoann 21:15-17Si
Tridentine Mass February 27, 2025: S. Gabrielis a Virgine Perdolente Confessoris
Ante Missam IntroitusEccli 11:13.Oculus Dei respéxit illum in bono, et eréxit eum ab humilitáte ipsíus, et exaltávit caput eius: et miráti
Blessed Piedad de la Cruz Ortiz Real (1842–1916)
Feast Day: February 26Beatification: March 10, 2001, by Pope St. John Paul II Early Life and Vocation Blessed Piedad de
Reflection for Feria IV infra Hebdomadam Sexagesimæ
Readings: 2 Cor. 11:19-33; 12:1-9 and Luke 8:4-15 As we journey through the time of Septuagesima, the Church invites us
Tridentine Mass February 26, 2025: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam Sexagesimæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 43:23-26Exsúrge, quare obdórmis, Dómine? exsúrge, et ne repéllas in finem: quare fáciem tuam avértis, oblivísceris tribulatiónem nostram? adhæsit
Saint Walburga: Benedictine Abbess and Missionary (c. 710–779)
Feast Day: February 25 (or May 1 in some regions)Patronage: Against storms, rabies, and famine; sailors; farmersAttributes: Abbess’s crozier, flask
Boasting in Weakness: A Reflection for Feria III of Sexagesima Week
As we journey deeper into the season of Septuagesima, the Church places before us two striking passages for our meditation:
Tridentine Mass February 25, 2025: Feria III infra Hebdomadam Sexagesimæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 43:23-26Exsúrge, quare obdórmis, Dómine? exsúrge, et ne repéllas in finem: quare fáciem tuam avértis, oblivísceris tribulatiónem nostram? adhæsit
Saint Matthew
Introduction Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, is traditionally regarded as the author of the Gospel
Reflection for Feria II infra Hebdomadam Sexagesimæ
Acts 1:15-26 & Matthew 11:25-30 As we journey through Septuagesima, a season of preparation before Lent, today’s readings call us
Tridentine Mass February 24, 2025: Tempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Sexagesimæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 138:17Mihi autem nimis honoráti sunt amíci tui, Deus: nimis confortátus est principátus eórum.Ps 138:1-2.Dómine, probásti me et cognovísti