Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
We are now learning that our Holy Father had been contemplating and praying about his resignation for a very long time. In April of 2009, the Holy Father visited the tomb of an obscure Pope named St. Celestine V, remarkable for a certain reason . . .
Duc in Altum
When we shake hands, we do not feel the need to explain, “By this gesture I am establishing contact with you.”
The “Alleluia” was literally buried in the cemetery, leaving the people with the hope and anticipation of its Easter Sunday resurrection.
When we give Catholics more to take pride in and take possession of, we are surprised to find that they rise to the challenge and glory in the result.
I have often written about the phenomenon of “learn a new word, see it within 24 hours.”
For the record, I double-checked the Missal, and learned something about the rubrics myself . . .
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill.
This blog seemed to good to pass up, even though it is no longer Christmastide . . .
To Be Fully Known
There is a problem that continues to slow down the pace of genuine reform and renewal in the Church, and that is the predominance of conservatism.
This article first appeared on 13 Jan 2013.
In which I forget parts of the Mass Ordinary and try to get through it anyway.
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill.
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