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
Tridentine Mass Readings May 30, 2025: Feria VI post Ascensionem
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusActa 1:11Viri Galilǽi, quid admirámini aspiciéntes in cœlum? allelúia: quemádmodum vidístis eum ascendéntem in cœlum, ita véniet, allelúia, allelúia,
Saint Maximinus of Trier
Feast Day: May 29Episcopate: c. 332–346Patronage: Trier, Alsace, and protection against religious persecutionAttributes: Often depicted with a staff, episcopal robes,
“He Was Taken Up Into Heaven”: A Traditional Reflection on the Ascension of Our Lord
In the Spirit of the Feast of the Ascension (In Ascensione Domini) Scripture: Acts 1:1–11 & Mark 16:14–20 As we
Tridentine Mass Readings May 29, 2025: In Ascensione Domini
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusActa 1:11Viri Galilǽi, quid admirámini aspiciéntes in cœlum? allelúia: quemádmodum vidístis eum ascendéntem in cœlum, ita véniet, allelúia, allelúia,
Blessed Maria Bagnesi
Feast Day: May 28Order: Dominican TertiaryBorn: 1514, Florence, ItalyDied: May 28, 1577, Florence, ItalyBeatified: 1804 by Pope Pius VII Early
Reflection on Ephesians 4:7–13 and John 17:1–11
In the Spirit of the Vigil of the Ascension of Our Lord On the Vigil of the Ascension, Holy Church
Tridentine Mass Readings May 28, 2025: In Vigilia Ascensionis
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusIs 48:20Vocem iucunditátis annuntiáte, et audiátur, allelúia: annuntiáte usque ad extrémum terræ: liberávit Dóminus pópulum suum, allelúia, allelúiaPs 65:1-2Iubiláte
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Feast: May 27Title: Apostle of the English, First Archbishop of CanterburyDate: † c. 604 A.D.Patronage: England, English Benedictines Life and
Faithful Unto the End: A Reflection with St. Bede on 2 Timothy 4:1–8 and Matthew 5:13–19
On the Feast of St. Bede the Venerable, Doctor of the ChurchCommemoration: St. John I, Pope and Martyr In the
Tridentine Mass Readings May 27, 2025:
S. Bedæ Venerabilis Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Joannis Papæ et Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In