Vigil of All Saints: Missa “Júdicant sancti gentes” In several traditional chapels today, there is the observance of the Vigil of All Saints for All Hallows Eve. This day was actually established to honor the many martyrs who gave their lives for Christ and His Church. Evolved through the centuries, this explains why this feast is…
Month: October 2020
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; The Blessed Martyrs of Douai
The Blessed Martyrs of Douai: Missa “Deus venerunt“ A group of 158 priests trained at the English College of Douai, in France. They were martyred in England and Wales during the century following the foundation of the famed college by Cardinal William Allen in 1568. All perished at the hands of English protestant authorities while…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; St Narcissus of Jerusalem
St Narcissus, Bishop of Jerusalem: Missa “Statuit ei Dominus” Saint Narcissus from his youth applied himself with great care to the study of both religious and human disciplines. He entered into the ecclesiastical state, and in him all the sacerdotal virtues were seen in their perfection; he was called the holy priest. He was surrounded by…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; SS Simon & Jude, Apostles
SS Simon & Jude, Apostles: Missa “Mihi autem nimis” On this day we celebrate two Apostles Saint Simon and Saint Jude Thaddeus, most probably because some historians have them being martyred together. The name of Simon occurs in all the passages of the Gospel and Acts, in which a list of the Apostles is given. To…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; Vigil of SS Simon & Jude, Apostles
Vigil of SS Simon & Jude, Apostles: Missa “Mihi autem nimis” Anticipation is a sign of solicitude and zeal, and therefore the Church, because she is full of love, anticipates the liturgical solemnities in her prayers. A typical example of this zeal is found In the lives of some of the early saints like St….
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; St Evaristus, Martyr
St Evaristus of Rome, Bishop & Martyr: Missa “Statuit ei Dominus” St. Evaristus was the son of a Greek Jew, originally from Bethlehem, and was the sixth Pope of the Catholic Church. He is traditionally considered a martyr, but there is no documentation of the event. He is buried in the Vatican, near Saint Peter. Saint Evaristus…
Carissimi: Sunday’s Mass; The Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Feast of the Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Commemoration of the XXIst Sunday Post Pentecost, the Marytrs, SS. Chrysanthus & Daria and in the UK, St John of Beverley: Missa “Salve sancta parens” In many places the feast of the Patronage is held with an additional title of Queen of All Saints, of Mercy, Mother…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; Feast of St Raphael the Archangel
Feast of Saint Raphael the Archangel: Missa “Benedicite Dominum” “It is God who heals”, “God Heals”, “God, Please Heal,” performs all manners of healing. The name of the angel Raphael appears only in the Biblical Book of Tobit. Raphael first appears disguised in human form as the travelling companion of Tobit’s son, Tobiah calling himself “Azarias the…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; St. John Cantius; Confessor
St John of Kenty, Confessor: Missa “Miserátio hóminis” John was a country lad who made good in the big city and the big university of Kraków, Poland. After brilliant studies he was ordained a priest and became a professor of theology. The inevitable opposition which saints encounter led to his being ousted by rivals and…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; S. Ursula, Virgin Martyr
St Ursula, Virgin Martyr & Companions; Comm. St Hilarion, Abbot: Missa “Loquebar de testimonies” According to a legend that appeared in the tenth century, Ursula was the daughter of a Christian king in Britain and was granted a three year postponement of a marriage she did not wish, to a pagan prince. With ten ladies…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; Octave Day of St Edward, King & Confessor
Octave Day of St Edward, King & Confessor: Missa “Os justi” Edward was born in 1003. He was the last Saxon king to rule (for more than a few months) in England. He is called “Edward the Confessor” to distinguish him from another King of England, Edward the Martyr (c962-979), who was assassinated (presumably by…
Votive to Our Lady
If you’re unable due to COVID or any other situation e.g. infirmity, housebound, etc to visit a church to offer a votive in token of a prayer intention for a loved one… Simply complete this form and we will light a candle in the chapel before the icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary for you…
