Saint Gemma Galgani
Saint Gemma Galgani (1878–1903) stands among the most remarkable mystics of modern times, often called the “Daughter of the Passion”
From Empty Tomb to Living Stones: Easter Faith on Sabbato in Albis
Sabbato in Albis, the radiant close of the Easter Octave, gathers the neophytes—still clothed in their white garments—into the mystery
Tridentine Mass Propers April 11, 2026: Sabbato in Albis ~ Dies Octavæ I. classis
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 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
“Called and Consecrated: Servants Set Apart”In the spirit of Feria IV infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam PentecostesReadings: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 45:1–6; Matthew 19:27–29
In this quiet moment of the liturgical year—Feria IV of the second week after the Octave of Pentecost—the Church draws
Tridentine Mass Readings June 25, 2025: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 36:30-31Os iusti meditábitur sapiéntiam, et lingua eius loquétur iudícium: lex Dei eius in corde ipsíus.Ps 36:1Noli æmulári in
Saint John the Baptist
The Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, celebrated on June 24, is one of the few feasts
“A Light to the Nations”: A Reflection on Isaiah 49:1–3, 5–7 and Luke 1:57–68In the Spirit of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
On the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, the Church brings forth two profoundly rich passages for
Tridentine Mass Readings June 24, 2025: In Nativitate S. Joannis Baptistæ
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIsa 49:1; 49:2De ventre matris meæ vocávit me Dóminus in nómine meo: et pósuit os meum ut gládium acútum:
Saint Joseph Cafasso
Saint Joseph Cafasso (1811–1860) was an Italian priest and spiritual guide whose life exemplified heroic virtue, profound humility, and a
“Before I Formed Thee” – A Meditation for Monday in the Second Week After the Octave of Pentecost
Feria II infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam Pentecostes Readings:Jeremias 1:4–10Lucæ 1:5–17 In the gentle stillness of the days following Pentecost—the
Tridentine Mass Readings June 23, 2025: Feria II infra Hebdomadam II post Octavam Pentecostes
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusLuc 1:13; 1:15; 1:14Ne tímeas, Zacharía, exaudíta est orátio tua: et Elísabeth uxor tua páriet tibi fílium, et vocábis
Saint Thomas More
Feast Day: June 22Patron of: Lawyers, statesmen, politicians, large familiesTitles: Martyr, Confessor of the Faith Early Life and Formation Saint
“Marvel Not, Brethren”: A Reflection for the Second Sunday after Pentecost
On 1 John 3:13–18 and Luke 14:16–24 The liturgical cycle after Pentecost places us in the long and fertile season