| DIES | 14 Sun | 15 Mon | 16 Tue | 17 Wed | 18 Thu | 19 Fri | 20 Sat | 21 Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officium | S. Basilii Magni Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris | S. Barnabæ Apostoli | Die V infra Octavam SSmi Cordis Jesu | Die VI infra Octavam SSmi Cordis Jesu | Eucharistici Cordis Iesu | IN OCTAVE SSMI CORDIS IESU | S. Silverii Papæ et Martyri | S. Aloisii Gonzagæ Confessoris |
| Classis | Duplex | Duplex majus | Semiduplex | Semiduplex | Duplex maius | Duplex maius | Duplex | Duplex |
| Color | Albus | Rubeum | Albus | Albus | Albus | Albus | Rubeum | Albus |
| Missa | In médio | Mihi autem | Cogitatiónes | Cogitatiónes | Sciens Iesu | Cogitatiónes | In virtúte | Minuísti |
| Orationes | 2a. Dominica III Post Pentecosten 3a. Pro Octava Sacratissimi Cordis Iesu | 2a. Ss. Viti, Modesti atque Crescentiæ Martyrum 3a. Pro Octava Sacratissimi Cordis Iesu | 2a. de S. Maria 3a. Contra persecutores Ecclesiæ | 2a. de S. Maria 3a. Contra persecutores Ecclesiæ | 2a. S. Ephræm Syri Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris 3a. SS. Marci et Marcelliani Martyrum | 2a. S. Julianæ de Falconeriis Virginis 3a. Ss. Gervasii et Protasii Martyrum | 2a. de S. Maria 3a. Contra persecutores Ecclesiæ | 2a. Dominica IV Post Pentecosten |
| Notae | Gl. Cr. Pref. de sanctissima Trinitate | Gl. Cr. Pref. de Apostolis | Gl. Cr. Pref. de Sacratissimo Corde Iesu | Gl. Cr. Pref. de Sacratissimo Corde Iesu | Gl. Sq. Cr. Pref. de Nativitate Domini | Gl. Cr. Pref. de Sacratissimo Corde Iesu | Gl. Pref. de Communis | Gl. Cr. Pref. de sanctissima Trinitate |
| Votiva | Votiva non permittuntur | Votiva non permittuntur | UK Translatio Sancti Richardi Cicestrensis, Episcopi et Confessoris: Missa “Statuit ei Dominus“ | Votiva non permittuntur | Votiva non permittuntur | Votiva non permittuntur | Votiva permittuntur | Votiva non permittuntur |
| Nota Bene | ||||||||
* Color: Albus = White; Rubeum = Red; Viridis = Green; Purpura = Purple; Niger = Black
Nota Bene The feast of St Barnabas, Apostle & Martyr, is transferred to Monday, June 15th
Sunday 14 June — St Basil the Great, Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor
Commemoration of the III Sunday after Pentecost and of the Sacred Heart Octave
The Church honours one of the greatest Fathers of the East. Saint Basil the Great (c. 330–379) defended Nicene orthodoxy against Arianism, organised monastic life, cared for the poor, and left a profound theological legacy that continues to shape both Eastern and Western Christianity.
The Mass In medio Ecclesiæ celebrates the wisdom granted to great teachers of the Church. Basil’s feast provides a fitting transition into the long season after Pentecost. The Holy Ghost, whose descent was celebrated only weeks ago, continues His work through the Doctors and saints who faithfully hand on divine revelation.
The commemoration of the Third Sunday after Pentecost introduces the Gospel of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin (Luke 15:1–10), one of the clearest expressions of God’s mercy toward sinners. Combined with the Sacred Heart octave, the liturgy presents a beautiful synthesis: the Shepherd seeks the lost because His Heart burns with love. The Church concludes these weeks of Eucharistic and Sacred Heart devotion by contemplating the mercy that flows from Christ’s sacrificial love and reaches every soul willing to return to Him.
This week therefore forms one of the most beautiful sequences in the traditional calendar: Corpus Christi → Eucharistic Octave → Sacred Heart → Sacred Heart Octave, a sustained contemplation of Christ’s Real Presence, His sacrificial love, and His mercy toward mankind.
15 June – St Barnabas the Apostle
Though not one of the Twelve, Saint Barnabas is honoured as an Apostle because of his foundational role in the expansion of the Church. His name means “Son of Encouragement,” and he introduced St Paul to the Apostles after the latter’s conversion. The red vestments signify apostolic zeal and martyrdom. The Mass Mihi autem celebrates the Apostles as the foundations of the Church. During the Sacred Heart Octave, Barnabas appears as an image of the missionary charity flowing from Christ’s Heart into the world.
16 June – Fifth Day within the Octave of the Sacred Heart
The Church continues her meditation on the Sacred Heart through the Octave Mass Cogitationes Cordis ejus. The Introit proclaims that “the thoughts of His Heart are from generation to generation,” emphasizing the eternal love and providence of Christ. The commemorations of Our Lady and the prayer Contra persecutores Ecclesiæ remind the faithful that devotion to the Sacred Heart is never merely sentimental but is a source of strength amid opposition and trial. In England the Translation of Saint Richard of Chichester may be celebrated.
17 June – Sixth Day within the Octave of the Sacred Heart
The octave continues with the same rich Sacred Heart texts. The Church lingers deliberately over this mystery, refusing to rush past it. The liturgy teaches that Christ’s Heart is the source of grace, mercy, reparation, and perseverance. The recurring commemorations of the Blessed Virgin Mary and prayers against persecutors underline the traditional connection between the Hearts of Jesus and Mary and the Church Militant’s struggle on earth.
18 June – Feast of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus
This remarkable feast, beloved in many traditional calendars, focuses specifically on the Heart of Christ as the source of the Holy Eucharist. The Mass Sciens Jesus recalls the Last Supper and the institution of the Blessed Sacrament. The feast highlights that the Eucharist is not merely a gift given by Christ but Christ giving Himself entirely. The Eucharistic Heart is the Heart that remains with His Church in the tabernacle. The use of the Christmas Preface beautifully emphasizes the Incarnation as the necessary beginning of the Eucharistic mystery: the Heart present on the altar is the same Heart formed in the womb of the Virgin.
The commemorations of Saint Ephrem the Syrian and the martyrs Saints Mark and Marcellian reinforce themes of doctrinal fidelity and sacrificial witness.
19 June – the Octave DaY of the Sacred Heart
The octave draws toward its conclusion. The Mass again places before the faithful the inexhaustible charity of Christ’s Heart. The commemorations of Saint Juliana Falconieri and the martyrs Saints Gervasius and Protasius illustrate two responses to the Sacred Heart: loving devotion and heroic fidelity unto death. The Sacred Heart is not simply an object of contemplation but a pattern for Christian life.
20 June – St Silverius, Pope and Martyr
Saint Silverius was one of the great victims of Byzantine court intrigue. Deposed unjustly, exiled, and eventually left to die, he became a martyr for ecclesiastical integrity and fidelity to the Apostolic See. The Mass In virtute tua celebrates the triumph of a faithful shepherd who suffered for the liberty of the Church. The accompanying commemorations of the Blessed Virgin and the prayer against persecutors provide a particularly fitting context for a Pope who endured persecution from within as well as without. This is also the only day of the week on which votive Masses are permitted.
21 June – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
(Commemoration of St Aloysius Gonzaga)
The Gospel of the Miraculous Draught of Fishes (Luke 5) presents Christ calling Peter to become a fisher of men. The liturgy shifts from the Sacred Heart octave to the Church’s apostolic mission flowing from Christ’s love. The commemoration of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga provides a striking model of youthful holiness, purity, and self-sacrifice. Though he died at only twenty-three while caring for plague victims, his sanctity left a lasting mark upon the Church. White vestments reflect both the joy of the Sunday and the purity associated with St Aloysius.
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