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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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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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Tag Archives: Baronius Press
“Breviaries! Getchyer Roman Breviaries!”
ORIGINALLY Published on: Mar 3, 2022 at 14:37 So I don’t “bury the lead”. I have some sets of the beautiful 3 volume, Latin/English Roman Breviary from Baronius Press. I must sell them. If you are interested in buying one for … Read More →
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GREAT NEWS! Baronius Press “Roman Breviary” AVAILABLE AGAIN!
This is great news for all those who have been seeking out the wonderful reprinting of the The Roman Breviary by Baronius Press. It is at long last back in print. I wrote about it in 2012. This is a … Read More →
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@BaroniusPress new website with versions of the Bible
Baronius Press makes beautifully bound Catholic books including my favorites the 1962 Daily Hand Missal (HERE) and Divine Intimacy (HERE). They also print a fine 3 volume Roman Breviary with English translations (HERE). They also have reprinted the Ronald Knox … Read More →
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Knox Bible translation to be online
17 February will be the 125th Birthday of Fr. Ronald Knox, who did that amazing translation of the Bible. I got a note from the nice people at Baronius Press, who reprinted the Knox Bible recently, that they will be … Read More →
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Reader Feedback: the Knox Version
Do you remember my brief review of the new edition by Baronius Press of Ronald Knox’s translation of the Bible? HERE. To buy it US HERE and UK HERE. I received this today from a reader: Through your link I purchased the Ronald Knox … Read More →
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Baronius Press beautiful new edition of the Knox Bible
While preparing my post about Faith Magazine, I saw an article about Ronald Knox. That reminded me that Baronius Press recently sent me a copy of their new, beautifully bound, edition of Knox’s translation of the Bible. US HERE and … Read More →
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Divine Intimacy
From a reader: Some time ago you wrote a post that mentioned the book Divine Intimacy. For whatever reason that stuck with me and after saving a little money in my book budget I purchased myself a copy. I have … Read More →
REVIEW: New 3-volume (Extraordinary Form) Roman Breviary in Latin and English from Baronius Press
Have you wanted to use the older form of the office, the Roman Breviary, but haven’t been able to do it because your Latin isn’t strong enough or you couldn’t figure out how to do it? You are in luck. … Read More →
A liturgical, bliblical treasure hunt
I suppose it is a confluence of factors, including the rhythm of the liturgical year and various factors in life, I found the Introit for today’s Mass, for Pentecost Tuesday, quite moving. Introitus 4 Esdr 2:36 2:37 Accípite iucunditátem glóriæ … Read More →
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QUAERITUR: How to prepare for participation at Mass in the Extraordinary Form
From a reader: I am a great fan of your blog and I learn a lot on a regular basis. However, I am new to WDTPRS- have you in the past given tips and hints on how to start out … Read More →





















