The Feast of Saint Teresa of Avila, Virgin and Religious Foundress; commemoration of the Octaves of St Wilfrid of York, & of St Edward, King & Confessor: Missa “Dilexísti justítiam” Saint Teresa, the foundress of the Discalced Carmelites, was born at Avila in Old Castile in what is today part of Spain on March 28,…
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Carissimi: Today’s Mass; The Motherhood of Mary
The Feast of the MATERNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: Missa “Ecce Virgo concipiet” All Catholics believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of God. This does not mean that she is not a creature of God, nor that God did not exist before she was created. It means that He Who was…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; SS Cyprian & Justina, Martyrs
SS. Cyprian and Justina, Martyrs: Missa “Salus autem iustorum” St. Cyprian was born to parents who worshiped idols. They taught him all kinds of wicked beliefs and superstitions. They even offered him to the Devil! What a terrible thing to do! Cyprian, having learned these wicked practices, did terrible crimes, blasphemed Christ, and committed secret murders!…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; S. Thomas of Villanova
Feast of Saint Thomas of Villanova, Bishop and Confessor; Commemoration of Ss. Maurice & Companion martyrs: Missa “Statuit ei Dominus” Saint Thomas was from Castile in Spain and received his surname from the town where he was raised. He received a superior education at the University of Alcala and became a popular professor of philosophy there….
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; St Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist
St Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist: Missa “Os justi” Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist, also called Levi, was sitting at his tax-collector’s desk in Capernaum when he was called by Christ. He followed Him at once, and also gave a feast for Him and the other disciples. After the resurrection of Christ, while Matthew was still in…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; S Eustace & Companions, Martyrs
S. Eustace & Companions, Martyrs; Commemoration of the Vigil of St Matthew, Apostle: Missa “Sapiéntiam Sanctórum“ At the beginning of the second century, during the reign of Emperor Trajan, there lived in Rome a famous general by the name of Placidus, who was distinguished among his fellow citizens for his wealth and military prowess. It happened…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; St. Januarius, Bishop & Companion Martyrs
Feast of Januarius, Bishop and Companion Martyrs: Missa “Salus autem“ St. Januarius and companion martyrs were martyred during the persecution under Diocletian. St. Januarius, patron of the city of Naples and bishop of Beneventum, was beheaded with his deacons and some others. In the great church at Naples are preserved some of the blood of…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; St. Joseph of Cupertino
Feast of St. Joseph of Cupertino, Confessor: Missa “Diléctio Dei” St. Joseph was born in 1603 at Cupertino, in the diocese of Nardo in the Kingdom of Naples. After spending his childhood and adolescence in simplicity and innocence, he finally joined the Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual. After his ordination to the holy priesthood, he gave…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; SS. Cornelius & Cyprian
Feast of the Martyrs Pope Saint Cornelius and Saint Cyprian, Bishop; Comm. SS. Euphemia, Lucy & Geminianus: Missa “Intret in conspectu” Pope Saint Cornelius succeeded St. Fabian as Pope in 251. He behaved with zeal and piety in his pastoral charge and adhered to his duty with courage and steadfastness. The holy Pope suffered martyrdom, September 14,…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Missa “Nos autem” The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates three historical events: the finding of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the emperor Constantine; the dedication of churches built by Constantine on the site of the Holy Sepulchre and Mount Calvary;…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; Feria VI in the Octave of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Feria VI in the Octave of the Nativity of the BVM: Missa “Salve, sancta parens” The Mass of the Blessed Virgin shows us Mary as Mother of our Savior. She was destined from all eternity for the role of co-operator (Lesson), for as Eve was the intermediary chosen by the angel of darkness to bring about…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; The Most Holy Name of Mary
The Most Holy Name of Mary; Feria V in the Octave of the Nativity of the BVM: Missa “Vultum Tuum” Whatever interpretation of the name of Mary we may accept, whether it means bitterness, the lady of the sea, or beloved of God, it is still the name of our Mother in Heaven, the name which…
