Category Archives: Christmas and Epiphany

Epiphany Collect: transformed by the beauty of Your sublime glory

Posted on 6 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the ancient Western Church and in the East, Epiphany was more important than the relative latecomer Christmas.  Epiphany is from the Greek word for a divine “manifestation” or “revelation”.  There are many “epiphanies” of God in the Scripture.  Think, … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS: Epiphany (2002MR): becoming what we encounter

Posted on 1 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Allow me first to rant:
I understand that transferring major feasts to a Sunday can have the “pastoral” aim of exposing more people to the mystery the feast celebrates.  But… for the love of God… Ascension Thursday is on Thursday and … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Blessing chalk, houses on Epiphany

Posted on 4 January 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Wednesday is 6 January and therefore Epiphany.
Don’t forget, Fathers, the wonderful tradition of blessing chalk and houses.
(In other words, get some chalk today, if you don’t already have some.)

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Benedict XVI’s Christmas Sermon: liturgy is the first priority

Posted on 24 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The shepherds teach us a priority: hasten to worship.  Everything else comes later.
In his sermon for Christmas Pope Benedict shows his mystical side.  He is a liturgical mystic.  That is to say, for Benedict, worship is an occasion for the … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS – Epiphany (1962MR)

Posted on 6 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

What Does the Prayer Really Say?  6 January – Epiphany (1962 Missale Romanum – Roman Station: San Pietro in Vaticano)
“Epiphany” comes from the Greek word for a divine “manifestation” or “revelation”.  The antiphons for Vespers in the … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS – Epiphany – Roman Station: San Pietro in Vaticano (2002MR)

Posted on 3 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Roman Station for Epiphany is San Pietro in Vaticano.  The only problem is that Epiphany in the Vatican is celebrated on 6 January, when it ought to be.  In the rest of the world, sadly, Epiphany is moved around, … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS – 1 January – Octave of Christmas (1962MR)

Posted on 1 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

What Does the Prayer Really Say?  1 January – The Octave of Christmas (1962 Missale Romanum)
During the Octave of the Nativity Holy Church helps us to rest in the mystery of the Lord’s Birth, His future Sacrifice, and the Divine … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS – 1 Jan – Mary, the Mother of God (2002MR)

Posted on 1 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The prayers for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God in the 2002MR.
COLLECT (2002MR) Deus, qui salutis aeternae, beatae Mariae virginitate fecunda, humano generi praemia praestitisti, tribue, quaesumus, ut ipsam pro nobis intercedere sentiamus, per quam meruimus Filium tuum … Continue reading →

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31 Dec & 1 Jan: Plenary Indulgences for the faithful

Posted on 31 December 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On 31 December  the faithful can gain a Plenary Indulgence by public recitation or singing of the Te Deum.On 1 January the faithful can gain a Plenary Indulgence by public recitation or singing of the Veni Creator.
From the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS – Sunday in the Octave of Christmas (1962MR)

Posted on 28 December 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

What is going on in today’s ….
COLLECT – LATIN TEXT (1962MR): Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, dirige actus nostros in beneplacito tuo: ut in nomine dilecti Filii tui mereamur bonis operibus abundare.
This Collect survived the surgeons of Bugnini’s Consilium to live … Continue reading →

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