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HAVE IT YOUR WAY WORSHIP

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Fiat

We were forewarned that the NeoCatechumenal Way would be approved, in spite of the fact that “The Neocatechumenals typically celebrate their Masses not on Sunday, but on Saturday evening, in small groups, separated from the rest of the parish community. … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #11

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Fiat

“Cleanse my heart and my lips, O Almighty God, Who cleansed the lips of the Prophet Isaiah with a burning coal; in Thy gracious mercy deign so to purify me that I may worthily proclaim Thy holy Gospel. Through Christ … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #10

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Fiat

After the Gloria, follows the Collect – a prayer rich in Catholic doctrine – and then the reading of the Epistle. In the low Mass, the priest reads the Epistle, while in the High Mass, it is chanted by the … Continue reading →

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From an independent columnist: “Look, the Emperor isn’t wearing clothes!”

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Fiat

Writes Chris Freind: “……The church lost that when it stopped demanding greatness, instead letting folks off the hook by making things “easier.” [Want to hold God in the palm of your hand?  Go right ahead.  We don’t care if you … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS# 9

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Fiat

The priest reverently kisses the middle of the altar where rests the altar stone with relics. This kiss is a sign of love and greeting to Christ and His saints who are united with Him in Heaven. Then, turning around, … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #8

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Fiat

Standing at the middle of the altar, the priest forms a circle when he extends, elevates and then joins his hands to intone the Gloria.  With this gesture we are reminded of God without beginning, without end, the Alpha and … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #7

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Fiat

In the Tridentine Mass the Kyrie is recited by the priest alternating with the server(s) in the nine-fold Kyrie.  From the Catholic Encyclopedia: “So we have, at least from the eighth century, our present practice [organic development with growth and … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #6

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Fiat

The word “introit”  derives from the Latin introitus,  meaning “entrance”.  Properly speaking, it marks the commencement of the actual Sacrifice.  The priest reads the Introit in the Missal even when it is also sung by a choir. We call to … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #5

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Fiat

The brazen altar of the old Testament was constructed with 4 raised corners, or horns.  To each corner was attached a cord and thus there were 4 bands with which to bind the sacrificial victim. According to Ann Catherine Emmerich, … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #4

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Fiat

The priest now ascends the steps to the altar of sacrifice while inaudibly he prays: ” Take away from us our iniquities, we beseech Thee, Lord, that with pure minds we may worthily enter into the holy of holies. Through … Continue reading →

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