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Amateur Scholastic on Francis’ NEW “Desiderium desideravi” an Apostolic Letter “on the liturgical formation of the people of God” – an attempt to explain Traditionis custodes, to calm the storm: “@Imrahil, Bishop Fellay wrote about it, see here: http://archives.sspx.org/superior_generals_news/the_problem_of_the_liturgical_reform/the_problem_of_the_liturgical_reform.pdf Paragraph 57 is particularly instructive, but the phrase ‘Paschal Mystery’ appears…”
ex seaxe on Francis’ NEW “Desiderium desideravi” an Apostolic Letter “on the liturgical formation of the people of God” – an attempt to explain Traditionis custodes, to calm the storm: “It may be instructive to look at Pope Francis Catecheses on the Mass in conjunction with this Apostolic Letter. Those…”
FatherAnd on Francis’ NEW “Desiderium desideravi” an Apostolic Letter “on the liturgical formation of the people of God” – an attempt to explain Traditionis custodes, to calm the storm: “Today marks 50 years since Paul VI said the smoke of Satan had entered the Church.”
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Orual on Francis’ NEW “Desiderium desideravi” an Apostolic Letter “on the liturgical formation of the people of God” – an attempt to explain Traditionis custodes, to calm the storm: ““BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE… I urge those of you who are on the “trad” side of things (whether “mad, sad or…”
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- On this Feast of the Sacred Heart, when SCOTUS overturned Roe, remember that “Abortion Pill” use will be pushed hard by the Left, and that there is a SAFE REVERSAL after the first pill. @HeartbeatIntl
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- ASK FATHER: Does the humeral veil contradict in the use of Eucharistic ministers?
- ROME 22/06 – Day 22: “Even in another church St. Rita is sad… about… you know.”
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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: Holy Innocents
Warning: you might not get through it dry-eyed
I posted this under my Childermas entry, but it deserves attention on its own. Here is a reworking of Lully Lulla Lullay by Philip Stopford. It’s about the Holy Innocents. Warning: you might not get through it dry-eyed, especially when the … Read More
28 Dec – Childermas: “They were the Church’s first blossoms” – Holy Innocents
Monday was Christmas. Today is Childermas, the Feast of the Holy Innocents. The “Coventry Carol”, a lullaby of mothers to doomed children, dates to the 16th century. It was part of a Mystery Play, “The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors”, about chapter … Read More
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My View For Awhile: Manhattan Edition
I’m off for a quick trip to Manhattan. The primary mission on this trip is to attend an annual “O Antiphon” Dinner which has – in part – a motive of appreciation for priests who have helped at Holy Innocents, … Read More
26 May – NYC – Corpus Christi Mass and Procession
If you are within striking distance of Manhattan, consider attending the beautiful Corpus Christi procession which the vibrant, famed, phoenix-like Church of the Holy Innocents will have on 26 May, Corpus Christi THURSDAY. Mass is at 6 PM follow by … Read More
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Fr. John E. Halborg, RIP – Requiem Mass – Manhattan, NYC, Holy Innocents 12 April
I have a soft spot for priests who were Lutheran converts who say the Traditional Latin Mass of the Roman Rite. Hence, I ask your prayers for one. Fr. John E. Halborg died recently. I knew him only slightly. He … Read More
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“They were the Church’s first blossoms” – the Holy Innocents
Today is Childermas, the Feast of the Holy Innocents. Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child, By by, lully lullay, thou little tiny child, By by, lully lullay. O sisters too, How may we do For to preserve this day This … Read More
NYC – TRIDUUM TENEBRAE at Holy Innocents
The Sacred Triduum will be celebrated this year with great reverence at the vibrant midtown parish of Holy Innocents. They are also doing Tenebrae. Holy Thursday (April 2, 2015) • Holy Mass at 7:30PM • Tenebræ of Good Friday at … Read More
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“Juventutem” News: Bp. Schneider Mass in DC Sunday 15 Feb, and new chapter in NYC
I am delighted to report something that I knew about, but didn’t post on, alas. In NYC a “Juventutem” (I wish they didn’t use that “J”) has a new chapter situated at… yes… that vibrant parish Holy Innocents. They met … Read More
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28 FEB – NYC – Holy Innocents Church – Card. Dolan Requiem for Fr. Groeschel
His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of the New York, will visit the Church of the Holy Innocents on Saturday 28 February 2015. At 10 AM, His Eminence will celebrate a Mass for the Dead (Ordinary Form) for Fr. Benedict … Read More
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NYC – Holy Innocents’ Feast Day! Great News!
How I would like to have been in Manhattan on Sunday at Holy Innocents parish for their Patronal Feast! Holy Innocents, once considered for the guillotine, was given a reprieve by His Eminence Timothy Card. Dolan. Many people expressed their dismay that such … Read More
MANHATTAN: Holy Innocents SAVED! What happened? And: 40 HOURS DEVOTION
Holy Innocents in Manhattan, NYC, is about to begin, on Friday, their Forty Hours Devotion! More on that, below. First, some comments. During the last few days since the decision about the Church of the Holy Innocents in Manhattan … Read More
MANHATTAN, NYC: Holy Innocents to remain open!
Today’s Hell’s Bible has a story about the decisions Card. Dolan made about parishes that were under consideration for closure or merger. It seems that Holy Innocents, the only parish in Manhattan to have the Extraordinary Form every day of … Read More
MANHATTAN: Holy Innocents Church – Reprieve until Spring 2015?
UPDATE 2013 GMT: I have been informed that “Breitbart was wrong”. In a letter from the “Office of Strategic Pastoral Planning” of the Archd. of NY, one reads (inter alia): […] the Cardinal feels it is essential that he has … Read More
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NYC – Manhattan’s Church of the Holy Innocents – VIDEO
You probably know about the Church of the Holy Innocents in midtown Manhattan’s reviving Garment District. This is the only church in NYC where you can find Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form. Holy Innocents is a great place and … Read More
NY Observer: Holy Innocents Church – exploding in popularity
One of my favorite parish in these USA, along with St. Agnes in St. Paul and St. John Cantius in Chicago, is Holy Innocents in Manhattan. Lately there has been talk of closing the parish. Quite a few national news … Read More
NYC – Holy Innocents Church hosts prayer rally for Iraqi Christians
I saw this report about a prayer rally for Christians who are being persecuted, who are dying and on the run, in Iraq, murdered and tormented by Islamic terrorists. HERE This is what Pope Francis was talking about. ¡Hagan lío! … Read More
Voice of America on Holy Innocents in Manhattan: a vibrant Catholic community
There was another media story about Holy Innocents in Manhattan. This is the only parish in Manhattan which as daily Mass in the Extraordinary Form. It is a beautiful place with great people. As you know a commission in the … Read More
More about Holy Innocents in Manhattan (videos)
Many media outlets (e.g. NYT, NRO, Rod Dreher), are noticing the plight of the people of Holy Innocents Church in midtown Manhattan’s reviving Garment District. There is now a good article at the National Catholic Register about Holy Innocents, though … Read More