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1st Week of Advent: Monday

In the past, we have seen day by day the Collects for all the days of Lent according to the Novus Ordo.  I thought I would do something similar with the prayers for Advent. I won’t make references to the … Read More

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1st Sunday of Advent

HEBDOMADA I ADVENTUS – 1st Week of Advent 1) DOMINICA I ADVENTUS – 1st Sunday of Advent a) Collect b) Super Oblata c) Post Communionem

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PODCAzT 40: Eusebius of Vercelli in exile; my column in The Wanderer about detractors of Summorum Pontificum

In today’s PODCAzT you will hear excerpts of a tender letter (ep. 2) from an exiled St. Eusebius of Vercelli to his flock. I have a rather longer selection of the Latin original this time. Also, I read my latest … Read More

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Summorum Pontificum – TRANSLATION ISSUES

Our experience with documents in the last… well… long time, has taught us to trust what the Holy See releases, but… verify verify verify. This will obviously apply also to what the USCCB releases. The website of the Holy See, … Read More

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Two German presbyterates refuse “pro multis”

WDTPRS has soldiered for years on the side of truth and beauty in liturgical translation.  We played a not insignificant role in process whereby the accurate translation of "pro multis" in the consecration of the Precious Blood went up the … Read More

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WDTPRS looks at the “Tridentine” Mass in the VERNACULAR

In another entry on this blog there are questions and comments about having the "Tridentine" Mass in the vernacular.   Apparently radio commentator Paul Harvey inaccurately launched some rumor about this. "But Father!  But Father!", some of you are muttering.  "That … Read More

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YEEECH

I having been getting feedback about my comments (here and here) about H.E., Bishop Traumant, "The Chair", and his inimical attitude toward the Holy See’s translation norms in Liturgiam authenticam.  Since His Excellency thinks "John and Mary Catholic" are not … Read More

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An important point about “pro multis”

When I wrote my WDTPRS articles on the Roman Canon, I had to dig deeply into the pro multis question.  I did four articles on the formula of consecration of the Precious Blood. Here is an excerpt from one of … Read More

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New ICEL draft of the Roman Canon

Here is the draft of the Roman Canon, the 1st Eucharistic Prayer: I will emphasize texts of special interest. To you, [The Roman Canon begins with "Te", "You", often decorated as a Crucifixion.  The idea is that the first word … Read More

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“through my most grievous fault”

In the future, at Holy Mass, your full, conscious and active participation will be aided by more accurate translations. Imagine you are at Mass and this is how it begins: V. The Lord be with youR. And with your spirit. … Read More

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