Monthly Archives: February 2012

THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #18

The accomplishment of the Sacrifice is about to begin with the Preface. The silence is broken with the second “word” when the priest asks the faithful to lift up their hearts. However, even though he is calling upon the faithful, … Continue reading

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A Tribute to Mother Mary Elias, Mexican Carmelite

A small portion of the brief history of the Traverse City foundation of Carmel as written in their flyer publicizing the upcoming renovations: ”Courageous women brought the Carmelite Reform [from Spain] to Mexico in the 1600’s.  Seven U. S. Carmels … Continue reading

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Letter of Appeal from Bishop Hebda for the Cloistered Carmelites

I recently received a copy of the letter in which the bishop appeals to the generosity of the faithful to help these good Sisters with monetary donations in order to bring their chapel in line with the Holy Father’s more … Continue reading

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Priests following the lead of Pope

Little by little, we will see the restoration of Holy Communion being given to kneeling communicants, and on the tongue.  It seems that countries in South America are taking the lead. (Then, on to the TLM!) You can see more … Continue reading

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #17

“Orate Fratres”, is the first of the seven “words” which the priest will speak clearly and audibly between now and his Communion. This corresponds to the Seven Last Words spoken by our Lord from the cross, as it is primarily during … Continue reading

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS # 16

The washing of the hands is primarily a symbol of the interior purification necessary before offering the sacrifice of the Spotless Lamb. A good and humble priest, conscious of his unworthiness, must feel at this point a certain trepidation, for … Continue reading

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Traditional Latin Mass at Oratory Prep enlightens

So reads the headline of this story.  Please, click on the picture to go to the source. Meet Father Michael Barone, a priest docile to the desires of our Holy Father.   (I wish he were of our diocese. ) “At … Continue reading

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Spanish/English Interview with Fr. Rodriquez

Entrevista con el P. Rodriguez  de los e.e.u.u., que han descrito como teniendo el corazón de león.  Hacia el fin de la entrevista, el padre contesta  en español. Fijo este video con la intención de hacer a conocer  a nuestros … Continue reading

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

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

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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