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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #3

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Fiat

The Confiteor is prayed twice, first by the priest to confess his sinfulness, then by the server with whom we unite our hearts to confess ours.  Both assume the posture of a profound bow while asking God’s forgiveness. We recall … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #2

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Fiat

P: In the name of the Father, + and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.   Amen. I will go in to the altar of God. R: To God, Who giveth joy to my youth. Psalm 42 The priest … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Good Question:

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Fiat

“Pope Benedict XVI has already made a start by showing us that Holy Communion should only be received kneeling and on the tongue. When will the Catholic world begin following Peter’s lead?” The answer to that is when those in … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS#1

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Fiat

I am going to begin a series using graphics taken from an old book, which hopefully will help people understand what the Mass is.  If one’s experience is only with the Novus Ordo, more than likely, the illustrations will make … Continue reading →

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“Come, come behold the King of the heavens,…

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Fiat

Isaias foretold regarding Jerusalem that a “ multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Madian and Epha: all they from Saba shall come, bringing gold and frankincense: and shewing forth praise to the Lord.”  This prophecy was fulfilled … Continue reading →

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Life is Beautiful!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Fiat

For a sophomore college class many years ago, I designed and painted a poster which depicted my philosophy of life.  Across the very top of the design were the words,  Life is Beautiful. One of the anonymously written critiques I … Continue reading →

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But The Most Delectable of Fares is Our Divine Bread

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Fiat

The birth of Our Lord has long been celebrated with such joy and such drama in the Church’s history: Nativity plays, Posadas, the Three Kings, caroling, Christmas trees, Nativity scenes, Midnight Mass, and…….very special foods! Is there a country without … Continue reading →

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The Gravest Consequence of the Novus Ordo Mass

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Fiat

Hey, it is not I saying these things.   (I am happy to read, though, that Father Don Pietro Leone agrees with my thinking. )   🙂 The full article is posted at Rorate Caeli: “The gravest consequence of the New … Continue reading →

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Who Understands Latin, Anyway?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Fiat

Here Father James Fryar, FSSP  counters two objections most  often made against the TLM. Do you ever wonder why the TLM is celebrated in a language most people can’t understand?  Is this what keeps you from attending one? Father also … Continue reading →

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The Blessed Roses

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Fiat

(Thank you,  Justin, for the lovely photograph! ) For those of you who obtained a sacramental rose, blessed by Father at the Mass for our Lady of Guadalupe, I post here a suggested prayer to recite in making use of the … Continue reading →

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