Monthly Archives: September 2012

THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS # 33

The priest reads the Communion Antiphon from the Epistle side, after which he turns to the faithful with the penultimate Dominus Vobiscum.  The antiphon, a prayer of thanksgiving, is very simple and brief.  Holy Mother Church recognizes that the faithful … Continue reading

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The Altar Rail and Kneeling

The following highlights are from an excellent article by Paul Kokoski which can be found in its entirety at the link provided below. Hat tip to [Against] Communion in the Hand http://www.weeklyblitz.net/2602/the-altar-rail-and-kneeling The present option or permission of receiving Holy … Continue reading

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The N.O. is Dying Out; They Know It.

Sorry about not posting regularly.  There are always so many things to do and so little time!  I’ve been working on several projects: 1.) Restoring a statue for the Carmelite Monastery; 2.)  Making yards and yards of lace for an … Continue reading

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Mother of Sorrows

She  was found worthy to partake in the redemption of the human race, prepared as she was by the will of God as predestined from all eternity.  Our Lady in her greatest of sorrows: “We must not then be astonished … Continue reading

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Bishop Conlon to Assist at Joliet TLM

I have been asked to make the announcement that the Ordinary of the Joliet diocese, Bishop R. Daniel Conlon will be present for the Tridentine Mass at St. Bernard church, 1301 Sterling Ave. Joliet, IL  for the 12 p.m. Sunday … Continue reading

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The Dialogue Mass – No Neutrality Here

The Ars Orandi blog has posted a couple of essays assessing the “Dialogue” Mass, and I have to say that if Rorate Caeli chooses to sign off as “neutral” on the subject, I in contrast wish to go on record … Continue reading

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #32

With the Purification and Ablution, the Mass brings us to the concluding moments of the Sacrifice of Calvary. The priest takes water and wine for the purification and cleansing of the Chalice and of his fingers.  While performing these actions, … Continue reading

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