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“Until the Lord be pleased to settle, through the instrumentality of the princes of the Church and the lawful ministers of His justice, the trouble aroused by the pride of a few and the ignorance of some others, let us with the help of God endeavor with calm and humble patience to render love for hatred, to avoid disputes with the silly, to keep to the truth and not fight with the weapons of falsehood, and to beg of God at all times that in all our thoughts and desires, in all our words and actions, He may hold the first place who calls Himself the origin of all things.”
- Prosper of Aquitaine (+c.455), De gratia Dei et libero arbitrio contra Collatorem 22.61
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"But if, in any layman who is indeed imbued with literature, ignorance of the Latin language, which we can truly call the 'catholic' language, indicates a certain sluggishness in his love toward the Church, how much more fitting it is that each and every cleric should be adequately practiced and skilled in that language!" - Pius XI
"Let us realize that this remark of Cicero (Brutus 37, 140) can be in a certain way referred to [young lay people]: 'It is not so much a matter of distinction to know Latin as it is disgraceful not to know it.'" - St. John Paul II
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- A Poetry ‘Encounter’ for Candlemas: “A Song For Simeon” by T.S. Eliot
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- ROME DAY 25/01 08: Fractal
- St. Ignatius, martyr, and Bl. Ludovica, widow – Beauty, differently manifested
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- “GO TO CONFESSION!” I always say. Another thing I say is that it is CRUEL to leave penitents in doubt.
- ROME DAY 25/01 05: a little discrepancy
- Another point of Catholic identity out with the bathwater?
- But people who want the TLM must be suppressed…
- “I asked the new Chinese AI “DEEPSEEK”, about the priest’s posture during the consecration in the Traditional Latin Mass. It’s Reply….”
- 28 January – SECOND St. Agnes
Let us pray…
Grant unto thy Church, we beseech Thee, O merciful God, that She, being gathered together by the Holy Ghost, may be in no wise troubled by attack from her foes. O God, who by sin art offended and by penance pacified, mercifully regard the prayers of Thy people making supplication unto Thee,and turn away the scourges of Thine anger which we deserve for our sins. Almighty and Everlasting God, in whose Hand are the power and the government of every realm: look down upon and help the Christian people that the heathen nations who trust in the fierceness of their own might may be crushed by the power of thine Arm. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. R. Amen.
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Monthly Archives: December 2007
St. Agnes on a snowy night
The other night, at St. Agnes, it was snowing. It was quite lovely.
CWN on document clarifying Summorum Pontificum
Here is a piece from Catholic World News about the rumors concerning the explanatory document for Summorum Pontificum. However, I am sceptical. I suspect we will not see the document until, perhaps, before Easter. My emphases and comments. New Vatican … Read More
The return of triumphalism
More and more Pope Benedict’s intentions are being clarified in regard to the Church traditional liturgical expressions. The Holy Father’s throne is raised high above the floor of the Basilica. I had heard when I was in Rome from … Read More
A new look for WDTPRS
In the near future WDTPRS may have a new look. This is the direction I am leaning right now.
A reader requests help about baptism in older rite
I got a note via e-mail and I simply don’t have time at the moment to respond directly. Perhaps you folks can help this person: Father, I know you are busy but I am hoping you will be able to … Read More
500 signatures collected for old rite in Milan
Andrea Tornielli of il Giornale reports that in Milan some 500 signatures have been collected from people who desire to participate at celebrations of Holy Mass in the older rite. My translation of Tornielli’s piece: The signatures of 500 people … Read More
Thanks to you WDTPRSers
Many thanks to MF for sending me the book from my wishlist. Also, I am grateful for the recent donations from you kind readers. They help a great deal.
Msgr. Schuler
Today would have been the 87th birthday of Msgr. Richard J. Schuler, former pastor of St. Agnes Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
WDTPRS – Sunday in the Octave of Christmas – Holy Family
A liturgical “octave” is an eight day period following and including the feast. In a way, the Church suspends time so that we can “rest” within the mystery we have celebrated while contemplating it from different angles. Perhaps you have … Read More
Card. Bertone on the instruction about Summorum Pontificum
Andrea Tornielli on his blog for il Giornale has a glimpse of an interview with the Cardinal Secretary of State, H.E. Tarcisio Bertone, to be published soon in the weekly La Famiglia Cristiana. Card. Bertone mentions the instruction on Summorum … Read More
Are attempts being made to silence Damian Thompson?
I picked this up from the blog of my friend Fr. Raymond Blake (whom I hope to see, perhaps in February). I think it is worth some attention in the Catholic blogosphere. My emphases. I thought you might be … Read More
Presepio at St. Agnes
At St. Agnes in St. Paul there is always a very fine presepio, or creche, or nativity scene. Here are a couple images. And here is one of those details which you just can’t plan: The sanctuary is nice … Read More
A Chicago make over
Yes, folks, it is possible to renovate without wreckovating. It is also possible to unwreckovate. Much can be accomplished with the combination of intelligence, good will, and lots and lots of money. The Institute of Christ the King, always good … Read More
The rite of exorcism
There was a rumor going around that Pope Benedict was contemplating or working on a document about exocists. According to law, dioceses must have an appointed exorcist. I suspect many dioceses don’t. There is a news item today from apcom. … Read More
NCR: another editorial whine about Pope Benedict and liturgy
The ultra-leftist National Catholic Reporter has another predictably whiny editorial against the Holy Father’s vision for the Church and his moves to reform the liturgy. My emphases and comments. Issue Date: December 28, 2007 Liturgy reform: No going back When … Read More
The future of the Congregation for Divine Worship
From the site Palazzo Apostolico we find this bit. Keep in mind this is consistent with the usual back halls murmuring anytime the main chairs of dicasteries come into play. The following is typical of Roman curial speculation. My translation: … Read More
“The Christmas Feast is already a fading memory…’
Over at the anecdotal place there is a great entry with a post-Christmas debriefing by W.H. Auden, which I share here. This is a wonderful way to sharpen your sense of the Octave of Christmas, which we are still celebrating. … Read More
Here’s a headline we haven’t seen before
From the Regular Guy we find this: USCCB President To Participate In Latin Mass His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will assist in a celebration of the Traditional Latin … Read More
Jingle keys, jingle keys, jingle all the way
Remember my remark some time ago: "Did someone find the keys for the old dusty wardrobes?" I think they did. As Shouts points out, this chair, so much more dignified than the one we have seen for years in the … Read More