Please Pray For the Repose of the Soul of Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI Praying Before the Relics of St. Augustine

God, Who, in Thine ineffable providence, didst will that Thy servant Pope Benedict XVI should be numbered among the high priests, grant, we beseech Thee, that he, who on earth held the place of Thine only-begotten Son, may be joined forevermore to the fellowship of Thy holy pontiffs. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth […]

By |January 6th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger

The Adoration of the Name of Jesus, Juan de las Roelas, 1604-1605

Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. Luke

At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.

The Saving Words of the Gospel

In the Name of the Father, the […]

By |January 2nd, 2023|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

Feast of the Circumcision — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

The Circumcision of Christ, Peter Paul Rubens, 1605

Translation of the Epistle of Titus

Dearly beloved: The grace of God our Savior hath appeared to all men, instructing us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly and justly and godly in this world, looking for the blessed hope and coming of the glory of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ: Who gave […]

By |January 1st, 2023|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

Feast of the Circumcision — A Message From St. Anthony of Padua

The Circumcision, Studio of Giovanni Bellini, c. 1500.png

Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke

At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.


From St. Anthony of Padua’s The Festival Sermons: The Circumcision of the Lord

1. At that time: After eight days were completed, […]

By |January 1st, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|
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