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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
VIDEO: Archbishop – ooops – “consecrates” whisky instead of wine.
Wait long enough and that hardly-to-be-imagined thing will happen. Holy Church has been at this Holy Mass thing for a really long time and in really diverse circumstances. Hence, she has been through a great many “What if X happens…?” … Read More
Passiontide – Veiling of images in churches
We with Vespers today we have arrived at Passiontide. From this Sunday, traditionally called 1st Sunday of the Passion, it is customary to veil images in churches. In the Gospel in traditional Form of the Roman Rite we hear: Tulérunt … Read More
BOOKS RECEIVED JUST IN TIME! Useful liturgical books for the entire year and for Holy Week
A couple days ago I received package from the nice folks at Preserving Christian Publications. “What”, quoth I, “could be in here?” Whereupon, I set it on the counter, got distracted and didn’t open it for a couple of days. … Read More
PODCAzT 171: The strange birth of the Novus Ordo – 50 years later
This last week saw the 50th anniversary of the “birth” of the Novus Ordo – after an unnaturally swift gestation – on 3 April 1969 when Paul VI promulgated the Apostolic Constitution Missale Romanum. Today I read for you, and I … Read More
Vicious letter to a young, faithful priest
UPDATE 3 April 2019: There have been developments. I’ve seen two secular outlet stories. Daily Telegraph HERE and ABC HERE Fr. Rynne has been removed from his parish after a visitation by retired Bp. Peter Elliot. It also seems that Fr. … Read More
It was 50 years ago today… Paul VI’s Apostolic Constitution “Missale Romanum”
Precisely 50 years ago today the “God of Surprises”, through his permissive will and his vicar Paul, allowed us to experience a brand new version of Mass. The Apostolic Constitution Missale Romanum was promulgated by Paul VI on 3 April … Read More
ASK FATHER: “Official” Litanies approved for liturgical use? – UPDATED!
UPDATED BELOW From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have wondered what it means for litanies to be “approved for liturgical use”. Of course, there are many litanies floating around, and then there are those “official” litanies – but what exactly would … Read More
WDTPRS – 4th Sunday of Lent- Laetare: Prompt devotion, eager faith – PHOTOS
The nickname Laetare originated from the first word of the Introit chant for Sunday’s Mass, “Rejoice!” On Laetare Sunday there is a slight relaxation of Lent’s penitential spirit, because we have a glimpse of the joy that is coming at Easter, … Read More
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ASK FATHER: How early can the Easter Vigil begin?
As we are our observance of the Triduum at St. Mary’s in Pine Bluff in the Extraordinary Form, I also received a question about the time to begin the Easter Vigil. The time for the Easter Vigil is explained in … Read More
VIDEO: Francis’ Mass ad orientem at Loreto and… something else
Two videos of Francis at Loreto, where the Holy House is venerated. First, the whole Mass Francis celebrated… ad orientem. Take careful note of the dreadful music, with which Italians are regularly afflicted. Mass starts at about 14:00. No concelebration. … Read More
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