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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Why was Gregorian Chant suppressed even though the Council commanded that it be used?
Because the Devil hates Latin and Gregorian chant. From the “Map Psalter” – England (1262-1300) Those who suppressed Latin and Gregorian chant were doing the work of the Enemy. They were willing or unwitting (maybe witless) agents.
WDTPRS: Novus Ordo – Solemnity of Christ the King – An example of the core difference between the new rite and the traditional
Yesterday was the Novus Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the liturgical year. In the Vetus Ordo, Christ the King is celebrated on the last Sunday of October. The feast was originally instituted to underscore that Christ … Continue reading
Letter of Bp. Jude Noble to the Faithful of the Diocese of Black Duck concerning 8 December 2024
This came in via the usual suspects over in the happy Diocese of Black Duck. You will recall that Black Duck shares a border with Bp. F. Atticus McButterpant’s Diocese of Libville. In this letter, Bp. Jude Noble deals with … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: 8 December 2024 is Immaculate Conception but also the 2nd Sunday of Advent – What to do? – UPDATED
From a priest reader… This year the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, 8 December, falls on the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Which has precedence? It is transferred in the Novus Ordo. Is it transferred in the Traditional Latin Mass? My initial reaction … Continue reading
10th birthday of the fantastic TLM book “Treasure and Tradition”!
From a reader who is the publisher of the fantastic Treasure and Tradition! A GREAT gift idea! Hello Father Z, Sorry for the late notice…I knew this was coming up, but I’ve been so busy that the actual day snuck … Continue reading
WDTPRS – 18 November: Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter and of St. Paul
An old photo for this blog, but a good one. Shot from my old apartment. In the traditional calendar, it is the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter, in the Vatican, in 1626 and St. Paul, … Continue reading
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Thoughts about the Feast of the Dedication of a Church: “It is not the same thing to pray in private, or to pray in the sacred sanctuary and to take part in the rites of Catholic Liturgy.”
Today at Mass for this Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica I was struck by the beauty of the orations and imagery. First, there was the collect, which I mention elsewhere. The first reading is from the Book … Continue reading
WDTPRS – 31st Ordinary Sunday: Running and stumbling! Wherein Fr. Z rants.
At the end, I rant. The Collect for the 31st Ordinary Sunday, which was in the ancient Veronese Sacramentary, is also found in the Extraordinary Form on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost. Omnipotens et misericors Deus, de cuius munere venit, … Continue reading
1-8 November: Indulgences for Praying for the Dead – HOW TO!
While one of the corporal works of mercy is to bury the dead, one of the spiritual works of mercy is the pray for the dead. November is dedicated in a special way to this important work, the first 8 … Continue reading
