Homily — “Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Mother” • Father Valentine Young, OFM
During World War II, Catholic churches were filled on Friday evenings for the Sorrowful Mother Novena and Benediction.
“A much greater source of anxiety to Us is the style of action of those who maintain that liturgical worship should shed its sacred character, who foolishly say we should substitute for sacred items & furnishings ordinary common things in daily use.” —Pope Saint Paul VI (14 Oct 1968)