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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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The Garden of our Souls

We’ve started enjoying the fruits of our garden:  tender squash, a variety of peppers, parsley, mint, basil, Swiss chard.  I’ve even made pectin from apple drops.  And what a delight to see the heaven-sent freebies!  I keep a compost pile, … Continue reading

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How Do You Participate at Mass?

You see!  I’ve been telling people this for some time! Active Participation? Be Like Mary and the Angels in Holy Mass Posted by Taylor Marshall The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is a participation in the eternal liturgy of Heaven … Continue reading

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“This nonsense has to stop.”

What can I say?  Mr. Ferrara makes much sense about so much nonsense.  🙂

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Una Voce Mexico and FSSP Present a Course on the TLM

Please, at least prayerfully support this endeavor.   The invasion of Protestant sects into Latin America,  and “Catholic” Pentecostalism have made a shambles of the Faith in Spanish-speaking countries.   Contrary to what we are told, guitar, maracas and tambourine Masses, … Continue reading

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This is Our Heritage!

Enjoy!

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Ever Ancient, Ever New

I should have posted this a couple of days ago, on the four-year anniversary of Summorum Pontificum, but… better late than never.    

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Never be a Bore

Advice on Recreation from a Novice Master, edited (Religious Life, May-June 2011 ) “I told you I wanted to write you something on recreation, so here it is.  I think I would like to talk about the virtuous nature of … Continue reading

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