Daily Archives: 29 June 2008

Benedict XVI and Bartholomew I: together the Creed in Greek

Posted on 29 June 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today during the Mass for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Benedict XVI and Bartholomew I recited the Creed together in Greek.
This is interesting for several reasons.
First, for so long it has been nearly obligatory to have the whole … Continue reading →

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Boston Cathedral: weekly Sunday TLM?

Posted on 29 June 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have received a few e-mails about this, but they are all very vague.
    Father:  
    After the decree of suppression was read at the 9:00 TLM today at Holy Trinity Church in Boston, the parochial administrator (who is also … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS: Collect (2002MR) Sts. Peter & Paul

Posted on 29 June 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Collect for the Novus Ordo today is in part inspired by that of the parallel prayer in the 1962 Missale Romanum.  However, it seems to be a rather new creation, if not entirely new.
COLLECT: Deus, qui … Continue reading →

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Pallium points

Posted on 29 June 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There has been much buzz about the pallium this year.  Pope Benedict has shifted the the papal pallium away from the very ancient, drapy stole-like "archeological" form back (and forward) to one of the historical forms which can be seen … Continue reading →

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Insider rumor about the SSPX letter-response to Rome

Posted on 29 June 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I received a tip via e-mail.
Before reading this, I am getting it second hand and also I have no way to get separate confirmation.  So, we have to take this for what it is worth.  It’s up to you.
Here is … Continue reading →

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Communion on the tongue, kneeling – Benedict XVI’s good example

Posted on 29 June 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Again for the Holy Mass for Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father is distributing Communion only to people who are kneeling and he is giving It on the tongue only.
You could see them set up the … Continue reading →

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Sts. Peter & Paul: Papal Mass – images and sermons

Posted on 29 June 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Holy Mass has begun in Rome at St. Peter’s Basilica for the feast of Sts. Peter & Paul.

The old … Continue reading →

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