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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #19
“I saw angels come to His assistance, otherwise He would have been unable even to raise it from the ground.” – Bl. Anne C. Emmerich In the Memento, Domine, the Church’s public prayer is explicitly for all of the faithful, … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #12
When seeing the altar boy remove the missal from the Epistle side to place it on the Gospel side, recall how Our Lord was shuffled to and fro between Herod and Pilate. Also consider the mystical significance of removing the … Continue reading
THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #11
“Cleanse my heart and my lips, O Almighty God, Who cleansed the lips of the Prophet Isaiah with a burning coal; in Thy gracious mercy deign so to purify me that I may worthily proclaim Thy holy Gospel. Through Christ … Continue reading
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THEOLOGY OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS #10
After the Gloria, follows the Collect – a prayer rich in Catholic doctrine – and then the reading of the Epistle. In the low Mass, the priest reads the Epistle, while in the High Mass, it is chanted by the … Continue reading
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