Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Second Mass of the Nativity of Our Lord

Second Mass of the Nativity of Our Lord

Carissimi; Today’s Mass: First Mass of the Nativity of Our Lord

First Mass of the Nativity of Our Lord

Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord

Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord

Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Feria II of Advent IV

Like the whole liturgy of this season, the purpose of the Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is to prepare us for the twofold coming of Christ: His coming in mercy at Christmas; and in justice at the end of the world…

Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Gaudete Sunday Advent III

On this day the Church urges us to gladness in the middle of this time of expectation and penitence: the coming of Jesus approaches more and more. This Sunday is called “Gaudete” (Rejoice) from the first word of the Introit. The whole of this Mass is filled with the sentiments of joy with which the Church wishes our souls to be filled at the approach of the Savior…

Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Sunday Advent IV

The Liturgy reminds us, indeed, during these four weeks or the time during which the world was without Jesus. This Mediator we now await, and since we can go to God only through Him, we implore Him, to hasten His coming (Collect)…

Carissimi; Today’s Mass: St Thomas, Apostle

Saint Thomas, called Didymus, that is “the twin,” was probably a Galilean of lowly condition and a fisherman. He was chosen to be one of the apostles in the year 31, as can be determined from the mention of his name in the catalogue of the apostles in St. Matthew…

Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Advent Ember Friday

The solemn fast of the three days in Ember Week originally peculiar to the Roman Church, was afterwards borrowed by the other Latin dioceses. Pope St. Leo I explains the Ember Days saying that especially at the end of the year it is fitting that we dedicate the first fruits to the Divine Providence…

Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Feria V of Advent III

Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Feria II of Advent III

Carissimi; Today’s Mass: The Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary