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
Tridentine Mass Readings April 17, 2025: Feria Quinta in Coena Domini
Ante Missam IntroitusGal 6:14.Nos autem gloriári opórtet in Cruce Dómini nostri Iesu Christi: in quo est salus, vita et resurréctio nostra:
Saint Bernadette Soubirous
Virgin and Visionary of LourdesFeast: April 16Patroness of: the sick, shepherds, and Lourdes, France Early Life Saint Bernadette Soubirous was
The Warrior, the Suffering Servant, and the Silent Lamb: A Holy Wednesday Reflection
In Spiritu Feria Quartæ Hebdomadæ Sanctæ As the Church approaches the climactic mysteries of the Holy Triduum, Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ
Tridentine Mass Readings April 16, 2025: Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPhil 2:10, 8 et 11In nómine Iesu omne genu flectátur, cœléstium, terréstrium et infernórum: quia Dóminus factus est obœ́diens
Saint César de Bus (1544–1607)
Feast Day: April 15Patron of: Catechists and Religious EducationFounder of: The Congregation of the Christian Doctrine (Doctrinaires) Early Life and
Reflection for Holy Tuesday (Feria Tertia Hebdomadæ Sanctæ): The Innocent Lamb and the Betrayal of Hearts
Readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Mark 14:32–72; 15:1–46 As Holy Week deepens, the Church invites us into a profound contemplation of Christ’s
Tridentine Mass Readings April 15, 2025: Feria Tertia Hebdomadæ Sanctæ
Ante Missam IntroitusGal 6:14Nos autem gloriári opórtet in Cruce Dómini nostri Iesu Christi: in quo est salus, vita et resurréctio nostra:
Saint Peter Gonzales (c. 1190–1246)
Feast Day: April 14Patron of: Sailors, navigators, the Spanish NavyAlso Known As: Saint Elmo (not to be confused with St.
“He Gave His Back: Obedience and Extravagant Love in the Passion’s Light”
For Monday of Holy Week (Feria Secunda Majoris Hebdomadæ) Isaiah 50:5-10 & John 12:1-9 As we enter more deeply into
Tridentine Mass Readings April 14, 2025: Feria Secunda Majoris Hebdomadæ
Ante Missam IntroitusPs 34:1-2.Iúdica, Dómine, nocéntes me, expúgna impugnántes me: apprehénde arma et scutum, et exsúrge in adiutórium meum, Dómine, virtus