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“Mine is the task the faithful heart to tell, How Mary rose triumphant to the skies.”

From a translation of the Life of the Virgin Mary, by Msgr. Gentilucci, 1856 “if the Apostles of the Gentiles, although he was endowed with the highest intelligence, the greatest eloquence, and, what is more, a divine inspiration, yet avowed … Continue reading

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14th Annual Rosary Procession and TLM in the Planning

Please, start preparing for our 14th annual rosaries of reparation and petition on the first Saturday of October.   As before, we will process into the church where a Tridentine Mass will be offered in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of … Continue reading

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Our Past and Future – Joliet Diocese FSSP

From the bulletin of the Latin Mass Community of the Joliet Diocese,   August 7, 2011: In 2009 the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter made a 3 year agreement with the Diocese of Joliet for the formation of a Latin Mass … Continue reading

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Plea for our times

Arise,  O God, judge thy own cause. Image of a 16th century shield of the Spanish Inquisition.  The duty of the Inquisition was to safeguard the deposit of the Faith entrusted to the Church by our Lord Himself.  The Latin … Continue reading

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The Vortex on Kneeling or Standing

One has to wonder  about those in authority who persecute and intimidate Catholics who choose to bend the knee in humble adoration of our God and our Redeemer.   If our Holy Father has not YET issued any mandates to revoke … Continue reading

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“…why anyone would want to attend a Mass in which they wouldn’t be able to understand…”

The author of the following letter has given us permission to post it here.  We hope that this person’s experience might help to alleviate any fears some might have about attending the TLM in a language they cannot understand. As … Continue reading

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Credo – another exquisite Sumaya

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Spanish cardinal recommends that Catholics receive Communion on the tongue :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Spanish cardinal recommends that Catholics receive Communion on the tongue :: Catholic News Agency (CNA).

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“Angelic militia, celestial squadrons, …..”

Doesn’t this beat, On Eagles Wings?  I love Mexican Baroque.  This is one of my favorites. Info (slightly edited) as posted on Youtube: “Angélicas Milicias” composed by Mexico’s greatest baroque composer… Manuel de Sumaya (1680-1755); a mexican priest and composer, … Continue reading

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She Before Whom the Devils Tremble

Estandarte que usó  Hernán Cortés en la conquista de México y que se conserva en el castillo de Chapultepec.  Este pendón, llevado al frente de las conquistas, intenta ser un signo de la creencia religiosa de los conquistadores, que refleja … Continue reading

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