Author Archives: Fiat

Thousand attend first Latin mass in 40 years at South Miami church – South Miami – MiamiHerald.com

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Fiat

Lead us, and we will follow!  See what happens when a worthy successor of the Apostles, a true shepherd to his flock, is docile to the directives of Peter? I found particularly noteworthy,  the Archbishop’s remark that in the TLM, … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS # 15

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Fiat

Removing the pall from over the chalice may seem to be an insignificant, matter-of-fact occurrence; but if we delve deeper into what the pall is, we can better understand and appreciate the mystery of the Mass as it unfolds before … Continue reading →

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The Liturgy is Understood Visually

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Fiat

“The active participation of the faithful consists not so much in singing and prayer, rather in the visual apprehension of things, which happen on the altar.”  – Cardinal James Louis McIntyre († 1979) Have you ever gone to Mass – … Continue reading →

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Forthcoming Duncan Stroik Renovation

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Fiat

In this recent photo, you see the chapel of the Carmelite Monastery of Traverse City, Michigan.  Duncan Stroik has been commissioned to do the renovation.  I thought it would be fun to do a before and after.  But you will … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #14

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Fiat

The priest prays: “Accept, O Holy Father, Almighty and eternal God, this spotless host, which I, thine unworthy servant, offer to Thee, my living and true God, to atone for my countless sins, offenses and negligences; on behalf of all … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS # 13

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Fiat

The chalice, being a consecrated vessel meant to hold the Divinity, has been kept covered out of reverence for it.  Now, the immediate preparation for the Sacrifice begins with the removal of the veil because Divine mysteries of our Faith … Continue reading →

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Monsignor, Our Lady of Fatima and Hell

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Fiat

Yesterday,  a dear priest-friend of our family expressed his consternation over the loss of the sense of the sacred which he sees even amongst parishioners considered to be good people.   Well, today, I came across a youtube on Angel … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #12

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Fiat

When seeing the altar boy remove the missal from the Epistle side to place it on the Gospel side, recall how Our Lord was shuffled to and fro between Herod and Pilate. Also consider the mystical significance of removing the … Continue reading →

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Don’t do it! (CITH)

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Fiat

I believe Msgr. Schneider is right.  It is going to take a great deal of catechesis to put an end to CITH.   The ignorance amongst the faithful is so prevalent, the loss of faith in the Real Presence of colossal … Continue reading →

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So loveable, so precious…

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Fiat

….so vulnerable.    Who would want to kill them? Today is the day on which we are called to make reparation for the deliberate destruction of      children in the womb.   Please do something.  

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