Tag Archives: solemnity

Solemn is not the enemy of humble

A priest friend sent this quote from
C. S. Lewis, A Preface to Paradise Lost:
This quality will be understood by anyone who really understands the meaning of the Middle English word solempne. This means something different, but not quite different, … Continue reading

Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill | Tagged , | 38 Comments

Friday Lenten Penance on 25 March – Annunciation

Those who are bound by the law are to do penance on Fridays of Lent.
However, tomorrow, Friday is 25 March, the Solemnity (in the post-Conciliar calendar) of the Annunciation.
Please attend to can. 1251.
Can.  1251 Abstinence from meat, or from some … Continue reading

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes | Tagged , , , | 46 Comments