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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Why did we need Summorum Pontificum?
More proof, with the help of Fr. Blake, of why we really needed Summorum Pontificum, especially in France, especially in the cathedral of Lille. Does that chalice look sort of like a part broken off of a 1960’s lamp? The … Read More
USCCB statement on the new Good Friday prayer for Jews
The USCCB has released a statement about Pope Benedict’s new prayer for the 1962 Missale Romanum Good Friday Prayer for the Jews. Shall we have a look with my emphases and comments? Response To The Publication Of Pope Benedict XVI’s … Read More
Georgetown University and the TLM
From the student newspaper of Georgetown University The Hoya. In response to student requests for the Tridentine Mass, a traditional Catholic Mass said in Latin, the Office of Campus Ministry has agreed to regularize its twice-weekly observance in … Read More
RNS: Critics unsatisfied after pope tweaks prayer for Jews
There is a piece on Religion News Service about the new Good Friday prayer for the Jews to be used in celebration of the Triduum with the 1962 Missale Romanum. Your humble correspondent is quoted. My emphases and comments. Critics … Read More
Church sign ecumenical dialogue for Ash Wednesday
Every once in a while I find a very creative posting in the blogosphere which uses outdoor church signs of different denominations to explain Catholic positions. Very clever, I must say. I have ported this entry over here from Kansas … Read More
23 Feb: Ordination with 1962 Pontifical in St. John Lateran
Let those suffering from hysteria over the Pope changing the Good Friday prayers in the older rite consider this. This deals with the great Luigi De Magristris. If there were ever a man to be made Cardinal, it would be … Read More
Ancient vestments for the Pope’s Ash Wednesday Mass!
When I was ordained, the members of the Gregorian chant schola I directed wanted to give me a vestment. Since they were of modest means, I didn’t want them to spend too much money. But since they wanted the chasuble … Read More
A lighter moment
A friend sent the following, which I have seen before. However, I am sure she thought I needed to see this today. Subject: For all of us who appreciate a sense of humor… It takes a university degree to fly … Read More
D. of Springfield-Cape Girardeau: good news keeps coming
Here is a nice piece of news from the News Leader. I have written about the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau before. My emphases and comments. Two parishes to begin Latin form of Mass on Sunday News-Leader staff Two parishes within … Read More
WDTPRS (2002): Ash Wednesday
Today’s Collect in the 2002 Missale Romanum is an ancient prayer. It is found in the Gelasian Sacramentary for the Vigil of Pentecost. It is also among the prayers for the 4th day of the 4th month, which more than … Read More
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