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Monthly Archives: December 2007
Daydream of the sedia
Over at The Crescat, there is a fine photo. With a little imagination you might think the Holy Father was being carried…. carried…
Card. Cipriani Thorne of Lima, Peru on Summorum Pontificum
I received the following via e-mail. It concerns the implementation of the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum in the Archdiocese of Lima, Peru. Keep in mind that a battle must be waged in Latin America for the heart and soul of … Read More
CDF Doctrinal Note on Evangelization: a look at the Summary
The Doctrinal Note from the CDF was issued this morning. The presenters were Cardinals Levada (Prefect of CDF), Diaz (Prefect of Propaganda), and Arinze (Prefect of CDF) and Archbp. Amato (Sec. of CDF). There are a few points in the … Read More
SEMINARIAN ALERT: Seminaries and the Traditional Roman Missal?
I would like some news from seminarians or seminary instructors. What is happening in your seminary with the "Traditional Latin Mass"? Are there celebrations of the older Mass now? Are there plans? Is there instruction for men now to learn … Read More
Thursday of the 2nd Week of Advent
We continue our Advent project. Here is the Collect for Thursday of the 2nd Week of Advent COLLECT: Excita, Domine, corda nostra ad praeparandas Unigeniti tui vias, ut, per eius adventum, purificatis tibi mentibus servire mereamur. This was in the … Read More
Alfons Maria Card. Stickler, S.D.B. – RIP
I got word that Alfons Maria Card. Stickler, S.D.B. has died. He was 97 years old. Card. Stickler was the oldest of the College of Cardinals and a great friend of the traditional Roman liturgy. May he rest in peace. … Read More
PRAYERCAzT 13: “Gaudete” Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent – 1962 Missale Romanum
Welcome to another installment of What Does the Prayer Really Sound Like? Today we will hear the prayers for Gaudete Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent in the 1962 Missale Romanum. I speak all the prayers and readings and also … Read More
U. of Maryland: teaching the older Mass
Here is a great story from the University of Maryland‘s newpaper. My emphases and comments. A return to tradition for campus CatholicsPatrick MoehrleIssue date: 12/10/07 Section: News Students at the Catholic Student Center are trying to infuse the present-day … Read More
Help a WDTPRS reader with a Mass on 15 December
I hope you readers can help this fellow who wrote by e-mail: We are planning to celebrate a Novus Ordo "Low" Mass in Latin (ad orientem!) on December 15, 2007. Only the readings and the Gospel will be in the … Read More
Prelates quoting “Say The Black, Do The Red”
UPDATE 12 Dec 2007 – 17:21 UCT Archbishop Hart of Melbourne quoted "Say The Black, Do The Red" in a recent address to the Council of Priests of the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Faithfulness on the other hand requires that because … Read More
Martian rover Spirit… racing to survive!
Here is a fascinating story from Astronomy Picture of the Day about the rover Spirit on Mars… racing to survive! Explanation: The Martian rover Spirit is now in the race of its life. The rolling robot is trying to reach … Read More
Exsultet link fixed
I fixed the link to the audio of the Exsultet on the post about St. Ambrose back on 7 December. Use the embedded player!
Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
Here is the Collect for Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent. COLLECT: Omnipotens Deus, qui nos praecipis iter Christo Domino praeparare, concede propitius, ut nullis infirmitatibus fatigemur, qui caelestis medici consolantem praesentiam sustinemus. This prayer is ancient, from Rotulus … Read More
Iraq: A muslim woman gives us a raw glimpse of the spirit of the early Church’s martyrs
I don’t know if this went around on the blogosphere or not. The great FA deserves a biretta tip for this link to an article from CNA: o{]:¬) I added my emphases. Catholic Navy chaplain shares story of Iraqi conversionMuslim … Read More
Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
Today we will continue our Advent preparation with a look at today’s COLLECT: Deus, qui salutare tuum cunctis terrae finibus declarasti, tribue, quaesumus, ut nativitatis eius gloriam laetanter praesolemur. The wonderfully apt verb praestolor, deponent (passive in form but active … Read More
What I’ve been doing for the past week.
It has been a good, though short, trip back to my other home, Roma. Tomorrow I go back to the USA again. Here are a few of the highlights: Attending a conference and being able to deflate a cliche position … Read More
Monday in the 2nd Week of Advent
Here is the Collect for Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent COLLECT: Dirigatur, quaesumus, Domine, in conspectu tuo nostrae petitionis oratio, ut ad magnum incarnationis Unigeniti tui mysterium nostrae vota servitutis illibata puritate perveniant. This prayer is in Rotulus … Read More
Santa Fe, NM: impressive stories of sacrifice and unity
I received a very interesting report by e-mail. Good things are happening in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here is an open letter from the Archbp. of Santa Fe, H.E. Most Reverend, Michael J. Sheehan: [Text of Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan’s … Read More
Solemn Mass in St. George’s Cathedral in Southwark
I am pleased to report that there was a Solemn Mass sung in Southwark, at the Cathedral of St. George. There are some very nice photos! The feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated in … Read More
Good developments at Holy Ghost Church in Tiverton, RI
I had a nice piece of news from Fr. Jay Finelli, of Holy Ghost Church in Tiverton, RI. Here is part of what he wrote to me. Today was the first celebration of the TLM in my parish. It was … Read More
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