Saint Thomas Aquinas, Confessor and Doctor of the Church
Title: The Angelic DoctorPatron of: Catholic schools, students, philosophers, theologians “Contemplata aliis tradere — To hand on to others the
“Fools for Christ and Treasures in Heaven”
Reflection for the Feast of Saint Peter Nolasco, Confessor (III Class)Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:9–14; Luke 12:32–34 In the gentle glow
Tridentine Mass Propers January 28, 2026: S. Petri Nolasci Confessoris ~ III. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 91:13-14Iustus ut palma florébit: sicut cedrus Líbani multiplicábitur: plantátus in domo Dómini: in átriis domus Dei nostri.Ps 91:2Bonum
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
St. Peter Canisius
Doctor of the Church, Defender of the Faith, Apostle to GermanyFeast Day: December 21 (Traditional Calendar) St. Peter Canisius was
Faith Victorious: A Reflection for Dominica in Albis in Octava Paschæ
In the luminous aftermath of Easter, Holy Mother Church bids us linger at the empty tomb, to contemplate with hearts
Tridentine Mass April 27, 2025: Dominica in Albis in Octava Paschæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitus1 Pet 2:2Quasi modo géniti infántes, allelúia: rationábiles, sine dolo lac concupíscite, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 80:2.Exsultáte Deo, adiutóri nostro:
Saint Cletus (Pope Cletus) and Saint Marcellinus (Pope Marcellinus)
Saint Cletus (Pope Cletus) Biography:Saint Cletus is listed in ancient Church records as the third Pope, succeeding St. Linus and
From Darkness to Marvelous Light: A Sabbato in Albis Reflection
As the Octave of Easter draws to a close, the Church traditionally celebrated this day—Sabbato in Albis—as the final day
Tridentine Mass Readings April 26, 2025: Sabbato in Albis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 104:43.Edúxit Dóminus pópulum suum in exsultatióne, allelúia: et eléctos suos in lætítia, allelúia, allelúia.Ps 104:1Confitémini Dómino et invocáte
Saint Pedro de San José Betancur
Saint Pedro de San José Betancur (1626–1667), also known as Hermano Pedro, is a beloved saint of Central America and
Reflection: Christ Descended, Christ Ascended, Christ Sends Forth
Friday in the Octave of Easter – Die VI infra Octavam Paschæ“Qui credit et baptizatus fuerit, salvus erit.”(“He that believeth
Tridentine Mass Readings April 25, 2025: Die VI infra octavam Paschæ
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 Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad (1870–1957)
Feast Day: June 4Founder of the Bridgettine Sisters of the Most Holy Savior (Renewed Order)Patroness of Christian Unity and Converts