Thanksgiving
Pope Francis has said: “Friar Junípero was one of the founding fathers of the United States.”
“Is it not true that prohibiting or suspecting the extraordinary form can only be inspired by the demon who desires our suffocation and spiritual death?” —The Vatican’s chief liturgist from 2014-2021; interview with Edw. Pentin (23-Sep-2019)
Pope Francis has said: “Friar Junípero was one of the founding fathers of the United States.”
If you read French, you’ll understand these homilies.
Spot an ancient chasuble or rare picture of St. Wojtyła? Odds are it came from John Paul Sonnen.
Kevin Allen’s beautiful “Domine, Non Sum Dignus” has also been sung for Vatican Masses.
Archbishop Gomez will still speak, but the venue for Saturday has changed.
“Do it gradually, with proper catechesis, to avoid shocking the people.” —Most Rev’d Gracida
“Dear Fathers, we should listen to the lament of God proclaimed by the prophet Jeremiah: «They have turned their back to me» (2:27). Let us turn again towards the Lord!”
“No preference is expressed in the liturgical legislation for either position.”
Breathtaking statements from the Vatican’s chief liturgist who—while on retreat—goes 72 hours without food or water.
At the time of his death, Fortescue was Professor of Church History at St. Edmund’s College, Ware—the oldest Catholic school in England.
“Karol Cardinal Wojtyla asked me hundreds of questions. We became friends. I have a cherished place for him in my heart.” —Bishop Gracida
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