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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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The Liturgy is Understood Visually

“The active participation of the faithful consists not so much in singing and prayer, rather in the visual apprehension of things, which happen on the altar.”  – Cardinal James Louis McIntyre († 1979) Have you ever gone to Mass – … Continue reading

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Forthcoming Duncan Stroik Renovation

In this recent photo, you see the chapel of the Carmelite Monastery of Traverse City, Michigan.  Duncan Stroik has been commissioned to do the renovation.  I thought it would be fun to do a before and after.  But you will … Continue reading

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #14

The priest prays: “Accept, O Holy Father, Almighty and eternal God, this spotless host, which I, thine unworthy servant, offer to Thee, my living and true God, to atone for my countless sins, offenses and negligences; on behalf of all … Continue reading

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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS # 13

The chalice, being a consecrated vessel meant to hold the Divinity, has been kept covered out of reverence for it.  Now, the immediate preparation for the Sacrifice begins with the removal of the veil because Divine mysteries of our Faith … Continue reading

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Monsignor, Our Lady of Fatima and Hell

Yesterday,  a dear priest-friend of our family expressed his consternation over the loss of the sense of the sacred which he sees even amongst parishioners considered to be good people.   Well, today, I came across a youtube on Angel … Continue reading

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