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TRINITARIAN LITURGICAL CALENDAR
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7 January: St. Juan de Ribera, bishop Juan de Ribera was born in Seville, about the year 1532. He studies theology in Salamanca and, shortly after his ordination, because of his outstanding virtues, he was made a bishop, first of Badajoz, then of Valencia. He cared for the duties given him admirably. He worked for a moral renewal through the establishment of a solid formation for his clergy. He died in Valencia on 6 January 1611.
22 January: St.
Vincent Pallotti, priest Vincent Pallotti was born in 1795. He was an exemplary priest and taught theology in a Roman seminary. He founded the Society of the Catholic Apostolate with the objective that the faith of believers might be strengthened through its charitable works. He died in 1850.
28 January: St. Agnes,
virgin and martyr Agnes died a martyr in Rome during either the second half of the third century or, more probably, at the beginning of the fourth century. Pope Damasus adorned her tomb with sacred poetry, and many of the Fathers of the Church, following St. Ambrose, have honored her in their writings. It was on this day, according to tradition, that the Trinitarian founder John de Matha was inspired by a heavenly vision to found the Order of the Holy Trinity. In memory of this, Agnes is honored as a principal patroness of the Order on the octave-day of her feast.
29 January: St. Thomas
Aquinas, priest, Doctor of the Church
4 February: Bl.
Elizabeth Canori Mora, wife and mother Born in Rome in 1774, Elizabeth was an exemplary wife and mother. In the face of the continuous infidelity of her husband Christopher Mora, she responded with admirable patience and Christian fortitude. Humiliations, mistreatment, physical and psychological violence did not move her from her outstanding faithfulness. Reduced to difficult circumstances, she lived her poverty with dignity. In fact, she met those who came to her, alleviating their sufferings and responding to their needs. She embraced with love the way of the Cross, which led her to the heights of sanctity. She offered her life for the Church, the pope, her native city of Rome and, in a special way, for the conversion of her husband who, after her death, took stock of himself, did penance, and became a member of a religious order and a priest. She died on 5 February 1825 and was beatified by John Paul II on 24 April 1994. Her relics are enshrined in the Trinitarian Church of San Carlino in Rome. Elizabeth was a contemporary of Anna Maria Taigi.
14 February: St. John
Baptist of the Conception, priest Born in 1561 in Almodovar del Campo (Spain), John Rico entered the Trinitarian Order in Toledo and successfully carried out the ministry of preaching. Moved by the Spirit, he undertook the reform of the Order, which was brought to completion with its approval by Pope Clement VIII in 1599. He died in Cordoba in 1613, four hundred years after the death of the Order’s founder (1213). John Baptist was canonized by Paul VI on Trinity Sunday during the 1975 Holy Year. His many spiritual writings are full of wisdom and piety.
15 February: St. Cyril,
bishop, and St. Methodius, monk
24 March: Bl. Diego
José of Cádiz, priest Born in Cadiz (Spain) in 1743, Diego joined the Capuchin Order and became a well-known preacher, traveling throughout much of Spain. Through his fervent preaching of the Word of God and by the example of his holy life, he led men and women to lead holier lives. He was a zealous promoter of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the worship of the Holy Trinity. He died on 24 March 1801.
16 April: St.
Benedict Joseph Labre, layman Benedict Joseph was born of a poor family in France in 1738. He often sought admission to monasteries, but was refused each time. Then he set out on pilgrimages, visiting many shrines, especially in Italy, where he gave a beautiful example of prayer and of a holy life to all he met. He spent his last years in Rome, where he died in 1873, not far from the Trinitarian house of San Carlino al Quirinale.
7 May:
Transfer of the Relics of St. John de Matha The body of St. John de Matha was buried at Rome in the Church of St. Thomas in Formis on 21 December 1213. In 1655, it was privately brought to Madrid and presented to the Apostolic Nuncio in Spain. At that time, with the approval of Innocent XIII, the Sacred Congregation of Rites, confirmed the authenticity of the relics by a new examination. Half of the relics were transferred to the house of the Calced Trinitarians and half to the house of the Discalced Trinitarians in Madrid during the 1720s. This transfer of the relics was the origin of today’s celebration. In more recent times, the greater part of the founder’s remains was transferred to the house of the Order in Salamanca on 9 October 1966. Another portion was left in the care of the cloistered Trinitarian Nuns in Madrid.
11 May: Bl.
Dominic Iturrate Dominic Iturrate was born in Dima (Vizcaya) Spain on 11 May 1901, and after having received a Christian upbringing from his parents, he felt a calling to the religious life and the priesthood. He entered the Trinitarian Order and began to live out intensively its spirituality. Soon after being ordained a priest, he was stricken with incurable consumption. Without sadness or regret, but rather joyfully and lovingly accepting Gods’ will, he resigned himself to sickness, suffering and eventual death. He died on 7 April 1927. His mortal remains now rest in the Trinitarian church in Algorta (Vizcaya). He was beatified on 30 October 1983 by Pope John Paul II.
First Sunday after Pentecost:
Solemnity of the Holy Trinity
8 June: St.
Michael of the Saints Born at Vich (Spain) in 1591, he first entered the Calced Trinitarians in Barcelona, and then later joined the Spanish Discalced Trinitarian reform of the Order, where he advanced in a wonderful way in the life of perfection. He gave himself completely to the strict observance and contemplative prayer, being graced with many mystical gifts from God. He died at Valladolid on 10 April 1625. He was canonized on 8 June 1862 by Pope Pius IX.
9 June: Bl. Anna
Maria Taigi, wife and mother Anna Maria Taigi was born in Siena (Italy) in 1769. Shortly after her marriage, she moved to Rome where she raised her family. Although she was very busy in caring for her household, she never failed to exercise works of charity towards the poor and sick. Being such a model of virtue and holiness, many came to her seeking advice. She died in 1837, and her relics are kept in the Basilica of San Crisogono in Trastevere (Rome). Anna Maria Taigi was a contemporary of Elizabeth Canori Mora.
12 August: Bl.
Innocent XI, pope Benedetto Odescalchi was born in Como (Italy) in 1611. After he earned a degree in civil and canon law in Naples, he moved to Rome, became a cleric, and assumed duties in the Vatican Curia. He was made a cardinal and was assigned to the Church of Novara, where he worked as a gentle and good shepherd for those under his care. Summoned to Rome in 1676, he was unanimously elected pope and assumed care for the entire Church, guiding it with wisdom and courage during difficult times. He died in 1689 after many hardships and disappointments. He was beatified by Pius XII on 7 October 1956. His relics are enshrined under an altar near the main doors of the Basilica of St. Peter.
25 August: St. Louis
IX,
king Louis IX was born in 1214 and became king of France when he was only 22 years old. He married and became the father of eleven children, who received from him an intense Christian formation. He excelled in penance, prayer and in his love for the poor. While ruling his kingdom, he not only had high regard for peace among his people and for the temporal needs of his subjects, but also for their spiritual welfare as well. He undertook two crusades, one in 1248 and the other in 1270, to recover the tomb of Christ. He died near Carthage in 1270.
12 September: Holy Name
of Mary You are invited to read the study on this feastday La Fiesta del Santo Nombre de María: Itinerario histórico-liturgico by Fr. Pedro Aliaga and published in 2001 in Ephemerides Mariologicae. It may be found in the STUDIES section of this website.
24 September: Bl. Marc Criado Born in Andujar (Spain) around the year 1522, Mark joined the Order of the Holy Trinity and was later assigned to the apostolate of preaching. He set out for the provinces of Almeria and Granada, where he zealously proclaimed the Gospel to the Moors as well as to the Christians. Captured by the Moors, he died a martyr near the town of La Peza in 1569. Mark Criado was beatified by Pope Leo XIII on 24 July 1899.
28 September: St. Simon
de Rojas Simon was born in Valladolid (Spain) around the year 1552. Steeped in piety from childhood, he joined the Trinitarians, where he spent almost his whole life teaching or governing the members of the Order. At the same time, he was very active in the apostolate. He was also engaged in giving spiritual direction, in doing charitable works and in promoting divine worship, especially the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He died on 24 September 1624. Pope John Paul II canonized him on 3 July 1988.
8 October: Our Lady
of Good Remedy You are invited to read the 1961 Apostolic Letter Sacrarium Trinitatis Augustae of John XXIII, which may be found in the “Repertory of Papal Documents” section of ARCHIVES of this website.
23 October: The Holy
Redeemer The devotion to the Holy Redeemer in the Trinitarian Order is closely associated with the redemptive work of the Order and the historical event of 1682 when Spanish Trinitarians ransomed and brought back from Morocco a statue of the Holy Redeemer together with 211 Christian captives. From the time of its ransom, this holy image has been greatly venerated, and it still is in many parts of the Christian world. The original statue is in the church of Medinaceli in Madrid. The feast, already celebrated in the Order for many years, was liturgically approved on 22 December 1787 and confirmed in the liturgical revision of 1973.
4 November: St. Felix
of Valois According to tradition, Felix led the life of a hermit with other hermits near Cerfroid, in the territory of Meaux, toward the end of the 12th century. When John de Matha arrived there and revealed his intention of founding a religious Order for the ransom of Christian captives, the hermits offered to join him. Felix of Valois has traditionally been considered a special co-worker of John de Matha. He is believed to have died around the year 1212.
13 November: All Saints
of the Trinitarian Order
14 November: All the
Deceased of the Trinitarian Order
17 December: St. John
de Matha, priest John de Matha, according to tradition, was born at Faucon in Provence (France) around the year 1154. He completed his graduate studies with honors at the University of Paris, where he later taught theology. Ordained to the priesthood, he is said to have experienced a heavenly vision while offering his first Mass. He quickly realized that he had been destined by the Lord to ransom Christian captives. To attain this objective, he founded the Order of the Holy Trinity and of Captives at Cerfroid around 1193/94. He wrote the Order’s rule of life, which was approved by Innocent III on 17 December 1198. Professing the rule with great zeal, John was very active in ransoming Christian captives and performing other works of mercy. In all this, he sought the glory of the Triune God, whose mystery of love and redemption he set as the foundation and purpose of his Order. He died in Rome in the house of St. Thomas in Formis on the Caelian hill. The traditional date of his death is 17 December 1198. John de Matha was buried in the church there on 21 December 1213.
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