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Fr. Georg May was a superb Canon lawyer and faithfully heard Confessions every Saturday … even during the tumultuous years following the Second Vatican Council.
“This is not to say that prayers in strophic form cannot be uttered with a prayerful mentality.” — Professor László Dobszay
… when people have to read the reviews to find out if they enjoyed the concert?
“I had a special relationship with Pope Paul VI that began with his election to the papacy.” — Bishop René H. Gracida
“Will you still love your girlfriend after she becomes your wife?”
If a choir sings the “Kyrie Eleison” in Greek, is it still considered a “Latin Mass?” Archbishop Bugnini disagrees.
“It might surprise a stranger that, after we have solemnly told the people to go away, they stay and the service continues.” — Adrian Fortescue
As he lay dying, St. John Vianney’s confessor whispered, “Hide my whip, hair shirt, and other instruments of penance. If people find them, they’ll think I’m in Heaven, and won’t pray for me.”
I’m reminded of my years as a high school teacher. There were always 5-6 parents who had too much time on their hands, and they pestered the administration for changes.
Cardinal Cushing famously left the Second Vatican Council, claiming, “I cannot speak Latin.”
Billy claims all Americans can swim. Joseph is an American. Billy says Joseph can swim. Where’s the news?
I’ve asked many priests this question, but nobody seems to know the answer.
Catholics must distinguish between true, authentic Liturgical dance and the “goofy type.”
Fr. Godfrey Diekmann, OSB, was a major proponent of the “hootenanny Mass” following the Second Vatican Council.
“Across the board the Catholic faith can be understood as God’s family in every way. You don’t need a PhD in theology. You don’t even need courses in theology.” — Dr. Scott Hahn
