† True Mass Propers: Dominica infra Octavam Epiphaniæ ~ Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany †

Robert Drobot | Anno Dómini 8 January 2012 | Most Holy Trinity

[Robert Drobot]

Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus Traditional True Holy Mass Propers † Dominica infra Octavam Epiphaniæ ~ Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany † † Sanctæ Familiæ Jesu, Mariæ, Joseph ~ Feast of the Holy Family † Anno Dómini 8 January 2012 Color: Albus/White Vestments II Classis ~ Second Class Observance In nomine Jesu omne genuflectaturExsúltat gáudio pater Justi, gáudeat Pater tuus et Mater tua.... ( Let the father of the Just rejoice greatly; Let Thy father and Thy mother be joyful....... ) "....Quid est quod me quærebátis? Nesciebátis quia in his, quæ Patris mei sunt, opórtet me esse?.... ( "How is it that you sought Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?...." ) "All whatsoever you do in word or work, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Jesus Christ our Lord"--- Blessed Apostle Saint Paul "Let it not be as a murderer or a thief, a malefactor or a coveter of other men's goods that any of you suffer; but if it is for the name of Christian, let him be not ashamed, but glorify God in that name." --- Blessed Apostle Saint Peter ( First Epistle 4:15-16 ) The Miracle of Transubstantiation, in the presence of, and for, the many, everywhere in the world, wherever Holy Mass is celebrated. Praise be the grace and glory of the Most Holy Trinity, through our Holy Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. ~~ Philippians 2:5-11 ".... be filled with the knowledge of the will of God...." "Nothing is so consoling, so piercing, so thrilling, so overcoming, as the Mass, said as it is among us. I could attend Mass forever, and not be tired. It is not a mere form of words; it is a great action. The greatest action that can be on earth. It is. . .the vocation of the Eternal." ~~ Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman

[Robert Drobot]

Professio fidei Tridentinae
The Tridentine Creed

Pope Pius IV promulgated this creed in his Bull, Injunctium Nobis, in A.D. 1565, about year after the close of the Council of Trent. It begins by repeating the Nicene Creed, and then goes on to re-affirm dogmas of the Church that were then being attacked by Protestants. For a long time thereafter it was used in reconciling Protestants who wished to return to the Church. Although seldom used any more, it has never been abrogated and remains one of the four Creeds of the Holy Mother Church.

Ego N. firma fide credo et profiteor omnia et singula, quae continentur in Symbolo, quo Sancta Romana ecclesia utitur, videlicet: Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem caeli et terrae, visibilium omnium et invisibilium. Et in unum Dominum Iesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum, et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula. Deum de Deo, Lumen de Lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero, genitum non factum, consubstantialem Patri; per quem omnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos homines et propter nostram salutem descendit de caelis. Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine, et homo factus est. Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato, passus et sepultus est, et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas, et ascendit in caelum, sedet ad dexteram Patris. Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, iudicare vivos et mortuos, cuius regni non erit finis. Et in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et vivificantem, qui ex Patre Filioque procedit. Qui cum Patre et Filio simul adoratur et conglorificatur: qui locutus est per prophetas. Et unam, sanctam, catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam. Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum, et vitam venturi saeculi. Amen. Apostolicas et ecclesiasticas traditiones reliquasque eiusdem ecclesiae observationes et consitutiones firmissime admitto et amplector. Item sacram Scripturam iuxta sensum eum, quem tenuit et tenet sancta mater Ecclesia, cuius et iudicare de vero sensu et interpretatione sacrarum Scripturarum, admitto, nec eam umquam nisi iuxta unanimem consensum Patrum accipiam et interpretabor. Profiteor quoque septem esse vere et proprie Sacramenta novae legis, a Iesu Christo Domino nostro instituta, atque ad salutem humani generis, licet non omnia singulis, necessaria: scilicet Baptismum, Confirmationem, Eucharistiam, Poenitentiam, Extremam Unctionem, Ordinem et Matrimonium, illaque gratiam conferre, et ex his Baptismum, Confirmationem et Ordinem sine sacrilegio reiterari non posse. Receptos quoque et approbatos ecclesiae catholicae ritus in supradictorum omnium Sacramentorum solemni administratione recipio et admitto. Omnia et singula, quae de peccato originali et de iustificatione in sacrosancta Tridentina Synodo definita et declarata fuerunt, amplector et recipio. Profiteor pariter, in Missa oferri Deo verum, proprium et propitiatorium sacrificium pro vivis et defunctis, atque in sanctissimo Eucharistiae Sacramento esse vere, realiter et substantialiter Corpus et Sanguinem, una cum anima et divinitate Domini nostri Iesu Christi, fierique conversionem totius substantiae panis in Corpus at totius substantiae vini in Sanguinem, quam conversionem Ecclesia catholica transsubstantiationem appellat. Fateor etiam sub altera tantum specie totum atque integrum Christum verumque Sacramentum sumi. Constanter teneo, purgatorium esse, animasque ibi detentas fidelium suffragiis iuvari. Similiter et Sanctos, una cum Christo regnantes, venerandos atque invocandos esse, eosque orationes Deo pro nobis offerre, atque eorum reliquias esse venerandas. Firmissime assero, imagines Christi ac Deiparae semper Virginis, necnon aliorum Sanctorum habendas et retiendas esse, atque eis debitum honorem et venerationem impertiendum. Indulgentiarum etiam potestatem a Christo in Ecclesia relictam fuisse, illarumque usu christiano populo maxime salutarem esse affirmo. Sanctam catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam romanam omnium ecclesiarum matrem et magistram agnosco, Romanoque Pontifici, beati Petri, Apostolorum principis, successori, ac Iesu Christi Vicario, veram obedientiam spondeo ac iuro. Cetera item omnia a sacris canonibus et oecumenicis Conciliis, ac praecipue a sacrosancta Tridentina Synodo, et ab oecumenico Concilio Vaticano tradita, definita et declarata, praesertim de Romani Pontificis primatu et infallibili magesterio indubitanter recipio ac profiteor; simulaque contraria omnia, atque haereses quascumque ab Ecclesia damnatas et reiectas et anathematizatas ego pariter damno, reicio, et anathematizo. Hanc veram catholicam fidem, extra quam nemo salvus esse potest, quam in praesenti sponte profiteor et veraciter teneo, eamdem integram, et inviolatam usque ad extremum vitae spiritum, constantissime, Deo adiuvante, retinere et confiteri, atque a meis subditis, vel illis, quorum cura ad me in munere meo spectabit, teneri, doceri et praedicari, quantum in me erit, curaturum, ego idem N. spondeo, voveo ac iuro. Sic me Deus adiuvet et haec sancta Dei Evangelia.

:  I, ( name ), with firm faith believe and profess all and everything which is contained in the creed of Faith, which the holy Roman Church uses, namely: "I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God; born of the Father before all ages; God of God, light of light, true God of true God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven. And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary; and was made man. He was crucified also for us, suffered under Pontius Pilate, and was buried. And on the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven. He sits at the right hand of the Father. And He shall come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; of whose kingdom there shall be no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son; Who together with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified; Who spoke by the Prophets. And in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead. And the life of the world to come. Amen. "The Apostolic and Ecclesiastical traditions and all other observances and constitutions of that same Church I most firmly admit and embrace. "I likewise accept Holy Scripture according to that sense which our holy Mother Church has held and does hold, whose (office) it is to judge the true meaning and interpretation of Sacred Scriptures; I shall never accept nor interpret it otherwise than in accordance with the unanimous consent of the Fathers. "I also profess that there are truly and properly seven Sacraments of the New Law instituted by Jesus Christ our Lord, and necessary for the salvation of mankind, although not all are necessary for each individual; these sacraments are Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction, Order, and Matrimony; and (I profess) that they confer grace, and that of these Baptism, Confirmation, and Order cannot be repeated without sacrilege. I also receive and admit the accepted and approved rites of the Catholic Church in the solemn administration of all the aforesaid Sacraments. "I embrace and accept each and everything that has been defined and declared by the Holy Synod of Trent concerning original sin and justification. "I also profess that in the Mass there is offered to God a true, proper sacrifice of propitiation for the living and the dead, and that in the most holy Sacrament of the Eucharist there is truly, really, and substantially present the Body and Blood together with the soul and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, and that there takes place a conversion of the whole substance of bread into the body, and of the whole substance of the wine into the blood; and this conversion the Catholic Church calls Transubstantiation. "I also acknowledge that under one species alone the whole and entire Christ and the true Sacrament are taken. "I steadfastly hold that Purgatory exists, and that the souls there detained are aided by the prayers of the faithful; likewise that the Saints reigning together with Christ should be venerated and invoked, and that they offer prayers to God for us, and that their relics should be venerated. "I firmly assert that the images of Christ and of the Mother of God ever Virgin, and also of the other Saints should be kept and retained, and that due honor and veneration should be paid to them; I also affirm that the power of indulgences has been left in the Church by Christ, and that the use of them is especially salutary for Christian people. "I acknowledge the holy Catholic and apostolic Roman Church as the mother and teacher of all Churches; and to the Roman Pontiff, the successor of blessed Peter, Prince of Apostles and Vicar of Jesus Christ, I promise and swear true obedience. "Also all other things taught, defined, and declared by the sacred Canons and Ecumenical Councils, and especially by the sacred and holy Synod of Trent (and by the Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, particularly concerning the Primacy of the Roman Pontiff and his infallible teaching,*) I without hesitation accept and profess; and at the same time all things contrary thereto, and whatever heresies have been condemned, and rejected, and anathematized by the Church, I likewise condemn, reject, and anathematize. "This true Catholic faith, outside of which no one can be saved, (and) which of my own accord I now profess and truly hold, I (name) do promise, vow, and swear that I will, with the help of God, most faithfully retain and profess the same to the last breath of my life as pure and inviolable, and that I will take care as far as lies in my power that it be held, taught, and preached by my subjects or by those over whom by virtue of my office I have charge, so help me God, and these holy Gospels of God."

[Robert Drobot]

The Consecration of Russia Holy Mother, in this age of shameless and defiant impiety, when humanity dares to mock God, even within the walls of Holy Mother Church, we implore the fulfillment of the Will of God that thou didst manifest to the children of Fatima, and especially the decree given by thee to Sister Lucia; for we thy seed well know that His Will hath not been fulfilled; we also know these commands of God Almighty hath not been heeded by the sovereign Pontiffs of our age. For our sake, holy Mother, render an oblation of prayer to thy Son; words of consolation and intercession on our behalf, and plead the wrath of God not deepen upon His Church and the world. Send forth thy legions to usher in the triumph of the Will of God thou didst make manifest at Fatima. In the apparition of July 13, Our Lady warned the three seers that if people did not stop offending God, He would punish the world "by means of war, hunger and persecution of the Church and of the Holy Father," using Russia as His chosen instrument of chastisement. She told the children that "to prevent this, I shall come to ask for the Consecration of Russia to My Immaculate Heart" and promised that, by this single public act, Russia would be converted and peace would be given to the world. The Mother of God cautioned that if Her requests were not granted, "Russia will spread its errors throughout the world, raising up wars and persecutions of the Church. The good will be martyred, the Holy Father will have much to suffer and various nations will be annihilated." True to Her word, Our Lady reappeared to Sister Lucy on June 13, 1929 at Tuy, Spain, when in a great and sublime vision representing the Blessed Trinity, She announced that "the moment has come for God to ask the Holy Father to make, in union with all the bishops of the world, the Consecration of Russia to My Immaculate Heart. By this means, He promises to save Russia." When God sent Our Lady to convey His command that Russia be consecrated, it seems clear that He expected swift obedience from the Pope and bishops. The pastors of the Church, however, chose to delay and, on August 19, 1931, Our Lord Himself appeared to Sister Lucy in Rianjo, Spain and expressed His displeasure, saying "make it known to My ministers that, given they follow the example of the King of France in delaying the execution My command, they will follow him also into misfortune." Our Lord's warning is a grave one indeed, referring as it does to His command, through Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, to the King of France that he consecrate his nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The King chose to ignore the command and thus condemned his dynasty and throne to the horrors of revolution, chaos and the guillotine. The Blessed Virgin's request for the Consecration of Russia remains one of the most controversial aspects of the entire Fatima Message. While several popes have undertaken consecrations of the world since the request was made public ( including Pope John Paul II in 1982 and 1984 ), sadly, none of these have fulfilled the specific requirements of Our Lord and Our Lady's requests. In repeated visits to Sister Lucy, Heaven's King and Queen have insisted that it is Russia (and Russia only) that is to be the object of this public act of obedience and prayer. In addition, Our Lord and Our Lady have indicated that the Holy Father is to be joined in the act of consecration by all the Catholic bishops of the world on the same day and at the same time in their respective dioceses. Interestingly, only Pope Pius XII's consecration of the world in 1942 included substantial involvement of the bishops. Sister Lucy has written that this imperfect act of obedience, while not fulfilling Our Lady's Fatima request, nevertheless hastened the end of the Second World War, thus sparing the lives of tens of millions of souls. In response to Sister Lucy's question why He would not convert Russia without the Holy Father consecrating that nation to His Mother's Immaculate Heart, Our Lord replied "Because I want My whole Church to acknowledge that consecration as a triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary so that it may extend its cult later and put the devotion of the Immaculate Heart beside the devotion to My Sacred Heart." Click this link for more information on the Consecration of Russia Also see : Petition to Benedict XVI to consecrate Russia as instructed by The Queen of Heaven and Earth.

[Robert Drobot]

[Robert Drobot]

The Solution "....a countless legion of the most saintly men of every age and of every condition have not only held the Rosary most dear, and have most piously recited it; but have also used it at all times as a most powerful weapon to overcome the devil; to preserve the purity of their lives; and acquire virtue more zealously...." ~ ~ Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Letter, Ingravescentibus Malis, On the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

[Robert Drobot]

The Most Holy Rosary Of The Blessed Virgin Mary "I am the Lady of the Rosary" ~~ Speaking to the three children of Fatima. 'Wonder not that you have obtained so little fruit by your labors, you have spent them on barren soil, not yet watered with the dew of Divine Grace. When GOD willed to renew the face of the earth, He began by sending down on it the fertilizing rain of the Angelic Salutation. Therefore preach my Psalter composed of 150 Angelic Salutations and 15 Our Fathers, and you will obtain an abundant harvest'. 'The rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies. It will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and lift them to the desire of eternal things.' ~~ Words of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Dominic Prayer To The Lady Of The Rosary Beloved Lady of the Rosary, I thank you for your great gift of your psalter. As the beads slip through my fingers, may my heart and my lips sing your praise, and my brain contemplate those sacred mysteries of my Holy Faith. May my meditations on your beloved Rosary draw me ever closer, trustingly, to you, and through you to your divine son, my Lord and my God. The Mysteries of Rosary of The Blessed Virgin Mary Joyful Mysteries Often said on Monday and Saturday, the Joyful Mysteries include: The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Birth of Our Lord, The Presentation of Our Lord, and The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple. Glorious Mysteries Often said on Wednesday and Sunday the Glorious Mysteries include: The Resurrection, The Ascension, The Coming of the Holy Spirit, The Assumption of our Blessed Mother into Heaven, and The Coronation of our Blessed Mother. Mysteries of Light Often said on Thursday, the Mysteries of Light as inspired by and proposed in 1957 by Saint George Preca: 1. When Our Lord Jesus Christ, after his baptism in the Jordan, was led into the desert. 2. When Our Lord Jesus Christ showed, by word and miracles, that He is true God. 3. When Our Lord Jesus Christ taught the Beatitudes on the mountain. 4. When Our Lord Jesus Christ was transfigured on the mountain. 5. When Our Lord Jesus Christ had his last Meal with the Apostles. Sorrowful Mysteries Often said on Tuesday and Friday the Sorrowful Mysteries include: The Agony in the Garden, The Scourging at the Pillar, The Crowning with Thorns, The Carrying of the Cross, and The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord. History Of The Rosary Tradition holds that Our Lady gave the Rosary to Saint Dominic Guzman in 1206 as a form of gospel-preaching and popular prayer. For more than seven centuries, the Rosary devotion has been one of the most popular devotional practices in the church. Its combination of vocal and mental prayer have made it a prime tool for contemplation. Jesus is the author and source of grade; Our Lady's Rosary is the key to open the treasury of grace to us. Although prayer beads had been popular before Dominic's time, he and his friars quickly adopted the Rosary as an excellent way to teach the mysteries of Christianity to a largely illiterate European population. In 1470, Blessed Alan of Rupe founded the first Rosary Confraternity, and thereby launched the Dominican Order as the foremost missionaries of the Rosary. Through the efforts of Blessed Alan and the early Dominicans, this prayer form spread rapidly throughout Western Christendom. The meditations on the fifteen mysteries serve as reminders of incidents in the lives of Christ and Mary. These are divided into the joyful, sorrowful, and glorious mysteries. Thirteen of the mysteries come from incidents in the New Testament. One, the assumption of Mary into heave, comes from Sacred Tradition. The fifteens, the Crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven is thought to be derived from images in the Book of Revelation. These meditations make the Rosary a reflection on the fundamental beliefs of our Faith. Through the years, Our Lady has re-affirmed her approval of this devotion, and her pleasure in the title "Queen of the Rosary." To Blessed Alan, she made fifteen promises to those who devoutly recite her beads. She told him, ".. immense volumes would have to be written if all the miracles of my Holy Rosary were to be recorded." Our Lady's promises are: Those who shall have served me constantly by reciting the Rosary shall receive some special grace. I promise my special protection and great graces to all who devoutly recite my Psalter. The Rosary shall be a most powerful armor against hell; it shall destroy vices, weaken sin, overthrow unbelief. It shall make virtues and good works to flourish again; it shall obtain for souls abundant mercies of God; it shall win the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and life them to a desire of things eternal. Oh, how many souls will be sanctified by this means ! The soul which has recourse to me through the Rosary shall not perish. Whoever shall have recited the Rosary devoutly and with meditation on its mysteries, shall never be overcome by misfortunes, shall not experience the anger of God, shall not be lost by a sudden death; but if he be in sin he shall be converted; and if he be in grace, he shall persevere and be made worth of eternal life. Truly devoted servants of my Rosary shall not die without the Sacraments. It is my will that those who recite my Rosary have, in life and in death, light and the plenitude of graces; and in life and death, may participate in the merits of the saints. Every day I deliver from Purgatory souls devoted to my Rosary. True servants of my Rosary shall enjoy great glory in heaven. Whatever you shall ask through the Rosary, you shall obtain. I will assist in every necessity those who propagate my Rosary. I have obtained from my Son that all members of the Confraternity of my Rosary may have in life and in death all the blessed as their associated. All who recite my Rosary are my children and the brethren of my Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ. Devotion to my Rosary is a great sign of predestination. Our Lady told Blessed Bartolo Longo to propagate the Rosary, and promised that those who would propagate this devotion would be saved. In 1884, Our Lady of Pompeii appeared at Naples to Fortuna Agrelli, who was desperately ill. She told Fortuna that the title "Lady of the Holy Rosary" was one which was particularly pleasing to her, and cured Fortuna of her illness. At Lourdes, Our Lady told Saint Bernadette to pray many rosaries. When Bernadette saw the beautiful lady, she instinctively took her Rosary in her hands and knelt down. The lady made a sign of approval with her head, and took into her hands a Rosary which hung on her right arm. As Bernadette prayed, Our Lady passed the beads of her Rosary through her fingers, but said nothing except the Gloria at the end of each decade. At Fatima, Mary told the children to pray the Rosary often. Popes throughout history have loved the Rosary. Not a single Pope in the last four hundred years has failed to urge devotion to the Rosary. From Pope Sixtus IV, in 1479, to the present day, all popes have urged the use of this devotion, and enriched its recitation with indulgences. Pius XI dedicated the entire month of October to the Rosary. Pope Saint Pius X said : "Of all the prayers, the Rosary is the most beautiful and the richest in graces; of all, it is the one most pleasing to Mary, the Virgin Most Holy." Pope Leo XIII repeatedly recommended the Rosary as a most powerful means whereby to move God to aid us in meeting the needs of the present age. In 1883, he inserted the invocation, "Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us ! " into the Liturgy for the Universal Church. John XXIII who was particularly faithful to the daily recital of the whole Rosary has said, " We can never sufficiently recommend the saying of the Rosary, not simply with the lips but with attention of the soul to the divine truths, with a heart filled with love and gratitude." John Paul II tells us to "... love the simple, fruitful prayer of the Rosary." Many of the Saints, and a number of the religious orders have praised the Rosary. Saint Charles said he depended on the Rosary almost entirely for the conversion and sanctification of his diocese. Founders of most religious orders have either commanded or recommended the daily recitation of the Rosary. The Benedictines speedily adapted this devotion in their ancient cloisters. The Carmelites were happy to receive the Rosary as well as their rule from the Dominicans. The Franciscans made their rosaries out of wood, and preached this devotion as well as poverty. The Servites wore their rosaries as a badge of that servitude which is the only true liberty. Inspired by the example of their founder, the Jesuits invariably propagated the devotion. Saint Francis Xavier used the touch of his chaplet as a means of healing the sick. Saint Vincent de Paul instructed the members of his order to depend more on the Rosary than upon their preaching. Our ancestors had recourse to the Rosary as an every- ready refuge in misfortune, and as a pledge and a proof of their Christian faith and devotion. Saint Dominic used the Rosary as a weapon in his battle against the Albigensian heresy in France. In the last century, the Christian successes over the Turks at Temesvar and at Corfu coincided with the conclusion of public devotions of the Rosary. During the penal days in Ireland, the Rosary bound the Irish Catholics together as the church militant. When it was a felony to teach the Catholic Catechism, and death for a priest to say Mass, the Irish mothers used their rosaries to tell their little ones the story of Jesus and Mary, and thus kept the Faith green in the hearts of their children. Saint John Vianney, the Cure d'Ars, declared emphatically that in the nineteenth century it was the Rosary which restored religion in France. Likewise, in the dark days of persecution in Mexico, in our own century, the sturdy Mexican Catholics clung faithfully to their rosaries. The martyr Miguel Pro was allowed his last request before being shot by a firing squad --- he knelt and prayed his Rosary. A special society, the Society of the Living Rosary, was founded by the Venerable Marie Pauline Jaricot in the city of Lyons, France, in 1826. She formed bands of fifteen members who each said one decade of the Rosary daily. Thus, the entire Rosary is said collectively by the members of each circle daily. Father Timothy Ricci, O.P., instituted the Perpetual Rosary, or Mary's Guard of Honor, in 1635. The aim of this devotion is to unite the members in such a way that some devoted watchers will ever be found in prayer and praise at Our Lady's shrine, telling their beads for the conversion of sinners, the relief of the dying, and the succor of the dead. In Belgium, the Dominican nuns of the Third Order established a monastery for the express purpose of maintaining the Perpetual Rosary, so that there it became not merely the devotion of a society, but the distinctive work of a community. A number of shrines of the order are to be found in the United States. Here, the Rosary is said day and night by members of the community. Rosary processions are held, and pilgrims sing again and again the praises of the Heavenly Queen of all Roman Rite Catholics. Our Lady has 117 blessed titles. Above all, She selected this title at Fatima: "I am the Lady of the Rosary." Saint Francis de Sales said the greatest method of praying is: Pray the Rosary. Saint Thomas Aquinas preached 40 straight days in Rome Italy on just the Hail Mary. Saint John Vianney, patron of priests, was seldom seen without a rosary in his hand. "The rosary is the scourge of the devil" -- Pope Adrian VI "The rosary is a treasure of graces" -- Pope Paul V Padre Pio the stigmatic priest said: "The Rosary is the weapon". Several popes wrote encyclicals on the rosary. John XXIII spoke 38 times about our Lady and the Rosary. He prayed 15 decades daily. Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort wrote: "The rosary is the most powerful weapon to touch the Heart of Jesus, Our Redeemer, who so loves His Mother." Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to Your protection, implored Your help, or sought Your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To You we come; before You we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in Your mercy, hear and answer us. Amen.

[Mr. K]

This “consecrate russia to the sacred heart of mary” has got to be one of the STUPIDEST religious discussions i have ever heard

[Robert Drobot]

Commemorating † The Feast of Saint Peter Orseolo, Confessor † ( Observed A.D. 10 January 2012 ) Saint Peter Orseolo, born A.D. 928, had an exciting life. Son of a noble and wealthy family of Venice, at age 20 he commanded the Venetian fleet in a successful effort to conquer the pirates that infested the Adriatic Sea. He probably played a role in a revolution that led to the murder of Doge Peter Candiano IV in A.D. 976. During the overthrow, the Doge’s Palace was burned and part of Venice destroyed. Peter Orseolo then was chosen the next Doge of Venice. He revealed himself to be an energetic, skillful, and indefatigable administrator. As soon as he accepted the office, he began to rebuild the edifices damaged by the fire. He rebuilt at his own expense the Doge’s Palace and the Church of Saint Mark. He had a passionate and complex personality. On A.D. September 1, 978, he left Venice secretly and traveled to Roussillon at the foot of the Pyrenees on the borders of France and Spain, and asked to enter the Abbey of Cuxa as a monk. Even his wife did not know where he was going. Under the direction of the Abbot Guarinus, he lived a holy life and dedicated himself to prayer and penance until he died A.D. 987. Many miracles were worked at his tomb. His only son became one of the greatest and most celebrated Doges of Venice. Comments of Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira : The description of the life of Saint Peter Orseolo transfers us to a time and place completely different from the one to which we are accustomed. You need to imagine the city of Venice in a world different from ours. Venice is a grandiose and charming city in northern Italy on the shore of the Adriatic Sea. Originally there was just an ensemble of small islands very close to one another. But when the barbarians, especially the Huns, invaded Western Europe, some of the inhabitants of neighboring lands fled to those islands. After the danger passed, they remained and embarked on a lively commerce with the East. They became wealthy and built a unique city atop those numerous islands. Soon, however, they had used up the available land, so they started to build on the sea, on pillars. They found a secure way to do this and the number of houses and palaces multiplied. This is how the marvelous City of Venice was built on part land and part sea. You can imagine this Venice with hardly any streets. The streets are the canals that ran between the islands. When the Venetians want to go out, they get into very beautiful, elegant boats called gondolas, and are rowed through the channels, instead of walking or driving. The drivers of these gondolas – the gondolieri – did not use horns to avoid collisions. When they would cross channels where they could not see if other gondalas were coming, instead of honking a horn, they sang out a very harmonic call of warning. Today the gondolas are black. In the time of Saint Peter Orseolo the gondolas were golden with beautiful fabric overhead coverings, pillows for the seats, and rugs for the floor that offered the passengers both comfort and distinction. Traveling at night along those canals, a person would see Venice with its lights reflecting and dancing on the surface of the sea; he would hear the laughing, talk, and clinking of wine glasses mixed with the smell of good food that came from the banquets in the palaces. Then he would understand the prestige, beauty, and grandeur of Venice. To this day, some of this still remains, and people from all over the world come to visit Venice, and most return to their homelands charmed and enthused. This picture comes to one’s mind listening to the life of Saint Peter Orseolo, who was a Doge of Venice. The title doge is an archaic Italian title. Saint Peter Orseolo was the chief; the duke of Venice. The doge had to be of a noble family and was elected by the famous Council of Ten. He wore a kind of tunic of purple silk and a special biretta on his head used only by the doges. This fashion was quite imposing. Every year on Ascension Day, the doge celebrated the feast of “the marriage of Venice with the sea.” It was a symbolic marriage, of course, to signify that the very life of Venice relied on the sea. On this day the doge would travel to the high sea in a magnificent boat, as large as a small ship, called a bucintoro, or bucentaur. He was followed by numerous smaller, golden gondolas filled with the Venetian nobility. When the bucentaur reached the high sea, the doge threw a gold ring into the sea: the annual tribute to the marriage. After this eleborate ceremony, the procession returned. When it reached Venice all the bells of the city were ringing, and in all the city squares there was song, dance, wine and food. It was a day of great joy for the people of Venice. You have to imagine the future Saint Peter Orseolo in such ambience. He was very precocious. At the age of twenty years, he commanded a fleet to fight the pirates who were infesting the Adriatic Sea and shores of Venice. To fight pirates at that time was an important responsibility. It would be akin to fighting the hijackers who take over airplanes from South America, and oblige them to land in Cuba. The pirates had ships, not planes, which they used to hijack the vessels of the civilized world – Venice included. They would steal the goods and cargo, and then take the Catholic crews and passengers for saleas slaves to barbarian Muslims in Africa, or Asia. A passenger in one of these ships ran the risk of being captured by pirates, being deprived of the Sacraments, and spending the rest of his or her life as a slave. Therefore, it was an important work of apostolate to fight the pirates. It was also a work that demanded great courage. Saint Peter Orseolo, then, fought the pirates, conquered them, cleaned the Adriatic, becaming famous for those heroic feats. Later, it seems that he took part in a revolution that set fire to and destroyed part of Venice and deposed the doge. The selection is insufficient and very unclear about these facts. I do not know the reason for the revolt, but it is strange to see a good man taking part in a revolution. It is contrary to sanctity of his post to be part of a revolution. Saint Thomas Aquinas taught us that revolutions, with some very rare exceptions, are illegitimate. At any rate, he played some role in a revolution, perhaps as leader, and his party won. He faced all the dangers, deposed the old government, and arranged to be elected doge. For a while he governed Venice with an iron hand and reconstructed the buildings damaged by the fire. One can see he was quite well set in life. He was Doge of Venice, head of one of the most brilliant and wealthiest States of the time. Then came the mystery of grace. A man with such a steel temper, accustomed to conquer, dominate, and order suddenly was touched by grace. He recognized his sins and bad actions of the past and made the decision to abandon everything. He fled Venice secretly to prevent people from impeding him and traveled to a far away monastery. There he asked to be accepted as a monk. It was a complete change of scenario. The man who was a lion became a lamb; the governor who dominated a city became obedient; the prince who was brilliant and rich became a mere monk, with the simple life of saying the Divine Office, working the earth, reading and praying to God for forgiveness. It is a complete change. In the profile of this monk, the figure of the doge began to fade to be replaced by the figure of the saint. His renunciation was blessed by God. Special graces poured over him. His virtue went beyond the common, and from a good monk he became a saint. He died admired by all, and soon the miracles multiplied on his tomb. Later he was canonized by the Church. Saint Orseolo bequeathed to us an idea of monk completely different from the one commonly spread by a certain sentimental piety. According to this baseless piety, the monk is a soft, cheerful man, living a nice calm life without serious concerns; before dying he receives an ecstasy, understood as a last grand smile. The last phase of the life of Saint Orseolo proved the opposite. He brought to the monastery his spirit of a fighter. Instead of fighting against pirates and political enemies, he embarked on a new and more difficult combat, the combat against himself. The man who is able to dominate himself must be an energetic man, because it is much more difficult to say “no” to oneself than to say “no” to others. The true saint is a hero. He has to practice all the virtues to a heroic degree. Every saint is a hero, but not every hero is a saint, since he still has some points in which he did not practice heroism. These are some comments on the unusual life of Saint Peter Orseolo. He left to History the Adriatic Sea free of pirates and Venice rebuilt. But much more than that, he left us the example of a true saint. Let us pray to Saint Peter Orseolo asking him to give us the courage he had in the first part of his life so that we might face the enemies of the Church, and the courage he had in the second part of his life so we might fight against ourselves and our defects. Α ☧ Ω

[Robert Drobot]

CALENDAR of the SAINTS Anno Dómini 8 January 2012 "....and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. ~ ~ Apocalypse Α ☧ Ω Saint Abo of Tblisi, Martyr For political reasons, his prince had to seek shelter in Khazaria north of the Caspian Sea, an area free of Muslim control; Abo and 300 other members of the court accompanied him, and Abo was baptized there. The prince and his party returned to Tblisi in A.D. 782, and for a few years Abo lived quietly as a “closet” Christian. However, in A.D. 786 he was exposed as a Catholic, and tried for being an apostate from Islam. He professed his faith at the muslim trial, was imprisoned and later martyred. Grew up Muslim. Perfumer to Nerses, the prince of Kartli, a region of eastern Georgia. As a young adult, Abo became convinced of the truth of the Church founded by Jesus Christ, but was afraid to convert openly, as Georgia was under Muslim rule where conversion to Catholicism was and remains a capital offense. Α ☧ Ω Saint Albert of Cashel Patron Saint of Cashel, Ireland. Listed traditionally as an Englishman who labored in Ireland and then in Bavaria, Saint Albert went to Jerusalem and died in Regensburg on his return journey. Α ☧ Ω Bishop Saint Apollinaris the Apologist Second century bishop of Heirapolis, Phrygia. Held in high regard by other early saints including Saint Jerome and the historian Theodoret. Noted for writing a defense of the faith to Emperor Marcus Aurelius that reminded the Emperor of a miraculous victory that resulted from the prayers of Christian soldiers, and of his promise of protection for Christians. Worked and wrote against all the major heresies of his time, refuting them by logically destroying the heresy‘s philosophical roots. A prolific writer, most of his work has been lost over the centuries. Α ☧ Ω Archbishop Saint Athelm of Canterbury, Martyr Paternal uncle of Saint Dunstan of Canterbury. Benedictine monk at Glastonbury, England. Abbot of Glastonbury. Bishop of Wells, Somerset, England in A.D. 909. Archbishop of Canterbury in A.D. 914. Α ☧ Ω Bishop Saint Atticus of Constantinople Atticus supported the Macedonian heresy ( the Holy Spirit is not God ), opposed Saint John Chrysostom, and worked against him at the Council of Oak in A.D. 405. When Saint John was exiled from Constantinople, Atticus assumed the Bishopric in A.D. 406. He eventually realized his error, repented his opposition, and submitted to Pope Innocent I‘s rulings. He remained as bishop, but a virtuous and orthodox one, and an opponent of heretics. Α ☧ Ω Saint Carterius of Caesarea, Martyr Priest. Martyred A.D. 304 at Caesarea, Cappadocia. Saint Christian Hosius Α ☧ Ω Blessed Edward Waterson, Martyr As a young man Edward travelled to Turkey with some English merchants. There he met and was befriended by a wealthy Turk who liked Edward so much that he offered his daughter in marriage if the Englishman would convert to Islam. Edward declined, but the incident set his mind on spiritual matters. The route home ran through Rome, Italy and Edward converted from Anglicanism to Catholicism in 1588. Entered the seminary at Rheims, France on 24 January 1589, ordained on 11 March 1592. Returned to England on 24 June 1592 to minister to his countrymen in hiding for their faith. Arrested for the crime of priesthood soon after, he was tortured in prison for several months before being hanged, drawn, and quartered A.D. 8 January 1593 at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Α ☧ Ω Saint Ergnad of Ulster, Martyr Nun who dedicated her life to the service of His Church in the presence of Bishop Saint Patrick. Α ☧ Ω Bishop Saint Erhard of Regensburg Evangelized in Bavaria, Germany working mainly around modern Regensburg. Assisted the archbishop of Trier, Germany. Anointed Bishop of Regensburg. Miracle worker. Baptized Saint Odilia of Alsace, curing her of congenital blindness. After his death a group of women formed a religious group called Erardinonnen ( Nuns of Erhard ) to pray perpetually at Erhard’s tomb; Pope Leo IX gave them his approval, and they continued their devotion through to the Reformation. Α ☧ Ω Bishop Saint Eugenian of Autun, Martyr Fourth century bishop of Autun, France. Fierce opponent of Arianism, which led to his martyrdom in 4th century France. Α ☧ Ω Blessed Eurosia Fabris Born to a farm family, the daughter of Luigi and Maria Fabris, she grew up with the nickname Rosina. In 1870, when Eurosia was four, the family moved to Marola di Torri, Italy where she lived the rest of her life. She had only two years of school, forced to leave A.D. 1874 at age eight to help her parents on the farm. Rosina learned dress-making from her mother. She made her First Communion at age twelve, and joined the Association of the Daughters of Mary at Marola. She was strongly devoted to the Holy Spirit, the infant Jesus, the Cross of Christ, the Eucharist, the Virgin Mary, and the souls in the Purgatory. In her teens she taught catechism to children, and taught girls to sew. She received several marriage proposals but repeatedly turned them down. In A.D. 1885 a neighbor woman died, leaving two children under the age of two, and Rosina began caring for them. She married Carlo Barban on A.D. 5 May 1886, and the two took in the children. The couple had nine more children of their own, and their home became a gathering place for all the children of the village; Eurosia received the new nickname of Mamma Rosa. Three of her sons became priests, and one of them was her biographer. Along with her endless work load as a mother, Rosa managed to maintain a deep prayer life. She was the core of her family in both spiritual and practical matters, and was known for her charity to the poor, feeding the hungry and nursing the sick. Widowed in 1930. Franciscan tertiary. Through her whole life her home was an ideal Christian community for family and friends. Α ☧ Ω Saint Frodobert, Martyr Benedictine monk at Luxeuil, France. Spiritual student of Saint Waldebert. Founded Moutier-la-Celle abbey near Troyes, France, and served as its first abbot. Noted for his austere lifestyle, and his devotion to prayer. Α ☧ Ω Saint Garibaldus Benedictine monk in Bavaria. Ordained by Saint Boniface c.740. Abbot of Saint Emmeran monastery at Regensburg, Germany. First bishop of Regensburg. Α ☧ Ω Saint Gregor of Huleklosteret Α ☧ Ω Saint Gudule Daughter of Count Witger and Saint Amalburga, great-niece of Emperor Pepin, sister of Saint Pharaildis, Saint Reinelda and Saint Emebertus. Niece and student of Saint Gertrude of Nivelle, who trained her in the religious life. Pious and devoted, she lived for her prayers and time in church. During her early morning visits to the church in Moorsel, the devil extinguished her candle, which would miraculously re-ignite. The flower called tremella deliquescens, bears fruit in the beginning of January; it's known as "Sinte Goulds lampken" ( Saint Gudula's lantern ) because not even the winter can extinguish it. Α ☧ Ω Saint Helladius, Martyr Lay man burned to death in a furnace by muslims in Libya. Α ☧ Ω Saint Jacob Corbeau Α ☧ Ω Saint Julian of Beauvais, Martyr Missionary to Beauvais, France. Martyred A.D 290 at Beauvais, France. Α ☧ Ω Saint Lucian of Beauvais, Martyr Priest. Missionary from Rome to Beauvais, France. Martyred in A.D. 290 at Beauvais, France. Α ☧ Ω Saint Maximian of Beauvais, Martyr Missionary to Beauvais, France. Martyred in 290 at Beauvais, France. Α ☧ Ω Bishop Saint Maximus of Pavia, Martyr Bishop of Pavia, Italy. Attended the councils of Rome convened by Pope Saint Symmachus. Α ☧ Ω Bishop Saint Nathalan of Aberdeen Born to a wealthy Scottish noble family, he gave it up to live as a prayerful hermit, making a living by raising a garden, an occupation he considered “closest to divine contemplation.” Miracle worker during an area famine. Bishop in Tullicht, Scotland. Built churches and conducted missions in his diocese. Α ☧ Ω Bishop Saint Patiens of Metz Fourth bishop of Metz, France in the second century. Α ☧ Ω Saint Pega of Peakirk Daughter of Penwalh. Sister of Saint Guthlac of Croyland. Related to the royal family of the East Angles. Lived as a hermit in the Fens, Northhamptonshire, England near her brother. Once the devil took on her form to persuade Guthlac to break his vow to never eat before sunset. To prevent further attempts, Pega left the area and never returned in his life. Anchoress near Croyland Abbey; a church was built on the site of her hermitage, and an Anglican convent dedicated to Pega survives to today. Peakirk ( Pega’s Church ) is named for her. While en route to her brother’s funeral in A.D. 714, she cured a blind man from Wisbech. Made a pilgimage to Rome, Italy and died before returning home. Α ☧ Ω Saint Severinus of Naples Bishop of Naples and brother of St. Vietorinus. Α ☧ Ω Saint Severinus of Noricum Born to the Roman nobility. Gave away his wealth to live as a hermit in the Egyptian desert. Though he loved the quiet and contemplative life, he felt a call to spread the faith, and he followed it. Evangelized in Noricum ( part of modern Austria ). Hermit near Vienna. Prophesied the destruction of Astura, Austria by the Huns under Attila. Established refugee centers for people displaced by the invasion. Founded monasteries to re-establish spirituality and preserve learning in the stricken region. One winter, the city of Faviana on the River Danube was starving. Following a sermon by Severinus on penance, the ice cracked, and food barges were able to dock, saving the city. Noted travelling preacher and healer throughout Austria and Bavaria. Established funds to ransom and rescue captives. Ate once a day, less in Lent, went barefoot, ignored the weather, and slept on a sackcloth that he spread on the ground whereever he stopped. Foretold the date of his own death, and died singing Psalm 150. Α ☧ Ω Saint Theophilus, Martyr Deacon. Burned to death in a furnace with Saint Helladius in Libya Α ☧ Ω Saint Thorfinn of Hamar Cistercian monk at the abbey of Tautra. Canon of the Cathedral of Nidaros by 1277 when he was a witness of the Agreement of Tönsberg. Bishop. Exiled by King Eric for supporting the Archbishop of Nidaros in a dispute over state interference in Church matters. Took refuge at the abbey of TerDoest, Flanders. Pilgrim to Rome. Upon his return Bishop Thorfinn fell ill, made a will to divide his meagre possessions, and died soon after. Father Walter de Muda, a monk who knew him, wrote a poem about Thorfinn, describing him as kind, patient, and generous, with a mild exterior and firm will against the evil and ungodly. Father Walter wrote the poem on parchment and hung it over Thorfinn's tomb. The bishop had not attracted much attention in life, and was on his way to being forgotten. However, 50 years later, during a church renovation his tomb was opened. His remains gave off a strong and pleasant perfume. The parchment poem was still hanging near the body, still fresh and supple. The perfume of the relics, the state of the parchment, the reports of miracles around the tomb, and the reports of Thorfinn's holiness lead to approval of his cultus. Devotion soon spread through the Cistercians, and throughout Norway. Α ☧ Ω Saint Wulsin of Sherborne Benedictine monk. Spiritual student and close confidant of Saint Dunstan. Named by Dunstan c.960 to be superior of the restored Benedictine community at Westminster, England. Abbot of Westminster in 980. Bishop of Sherborne, England in 993; continued to serve as abbot. Rebuilt the church in Sherborne, and established a Benedictine monastery in his diocese. Several of his letters have survived the centuries. Α ☧ Ω

[Robert Drobot]

Compare... Traditional Latin Mass Atmosphere of Reverent Worship : Peaceful, otherworldly atmosphere. Emphasis on individual 'lifting his heart & mind to God.' The faithful direct their prayer and attention to God, not each other." Profound Reverence for His Real Presence : Sixteen genuflections. The hands of the priest alone touch the consecrated host. Communion given only on tongue. Fidelity to Catholic Doctrine : Over the course of a year, all facets of Roman Rite Catholicism are presented. Antiquity : Bulk of Sunday prayers & their arrangement goes back at least to 300s and 400s AD. Canon essentially the same since Blessed Saint Ambrose ( Anno Dómini 397 ). Stability : Everything regulated by precise tradition to protect the purity of worship and doctrine. Priest is Sacrificer: Priest faces tabernacle, cross and altar ( symbolically toward God ). Priest performs all the actions & recites all the prayers of the Mass.

With.... Modern Mass at your parish Social, Classroom, Entertainment Atmosphere : Constant standing, sitting, amplified noise; atmosphere like a public meeting. Emphasis on 'instruction.' Socializing in church before & after service, and handshaking during. Indifference, Irreverence towards Real Presence : Only three genuflections required. Lay men & women distribute communion. Communion given in hand - a practice protestants introduced to deny Christ's Real Presence. Systematic Omission of Catholic Doctrines : New and or 'revised' prayers systematically omit all references to hell; judgment; punishment for sin; merits of the Saints; the One True Church; the souls of the departed; and heavenly miracles. Novelty : Traditional Sunday prayers omitted, or stripped of doctrines, and 'rearranged' from the 1960s to this day. Only 17% of old prayers remain. Chunks of ancient Canon are now 'optional'. The words of consecration, Christ's own words "For you and for many" have been changed. Three substitute 'Canons' invented & introduced in 1960s, with more invented later. Constant Change : Options, options and more options. Individual priests & parish liturgy committees get to pick, drop or invent texts to push whatever they think the faithful should believe. Priest is "President", Actor : Priest faces people instead of symbolically "toward God." Priest sits off to side. His functions given away to lay men and women whose hands have not been consecrated to hold the precious Body of Christ Jesus, nor have they been given the Holy Sacrament of Holy Orders to perform priestly duties.

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[Robert Drobot]

THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE "Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin. All hope consists in confession. In confession there is mercy. Believe it firmly, do not hesitate, never despair of the mercy of God." ~ Saint Isidore of Seville As soon as Jesus Christ rose from the dead and earned salvation for us, he brought his apostles a new gift. After speaking peace to them, he said, "As the Father has sent me, even so I send you" ( Blessed Apostle Saint John 20:21 ). Just as Jesus Christ was sent by the Father to reconcile the world to God, Jesus sent the apostles to continue his mission. Jesus then breathed on the apostles. This is a verse that is often passed over, but it has extraordinary significance because it is only the second time in all of Scripture where God breathes on anyone. The other instance was at the moment of creation, when God breathed his own life into the nostrils of Adam. This should tell us that something of great importance is taking place. Upon doing this, Jesus said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained" ( Blessed Apostle Saint John 20:22-23 ). Notice that Jesus is not simply commissioning the apostles to preach about God's forgiveness. He is not saying, "Go tell everyone that when God forgives men's sins, they're forgiven." In using the second person plural you, Jesus is telling his apostles that by the power of the Holy Spirit he has given them the power to forgive and retain the sins of men. Having the power to forgive and to retain sins implies that the apostle knows what a person's sins are, which in turn implies oral confession. Otherwise, how is the apostle to know what to retain or forgive? Consider the following early Christian writings from the first five centuries: "Confess your sins in church, and do not go up to your prayer with an evil conscience. This is the way of life. . . . On the Lord's Day gather together, break bread, and give thanks, after confessing your transgressions so that your sacrifice may be pure" ( Didache 4:14, 14:1 [ A.D. 70 ] ). "[ Regarding confession, some ] flee from this work as being an exposure of themselves, or they put it off from day to day. I presume they are more mindful of modesty than of salvation, like those who contract a disease in the more shameful parts of the body and shun making themselves known to the physicians; and thus they perish along with their own bashfulness"(Tertullian, Repentance 10:1 [ A.D. 203 ] ). "[ The bishop conducting the ordination of the new bishop shall pray: ] God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ . . . pour forth now that power which comes from you, from your royal spirit, which you gave to your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, and which he bestowed upon his holy apostles . . . and grant this your servant, whom you have chosen for the episcopate, [the power] to feed your holy flock and to serve without blame as your high priest . . . and by the Spirit of the high-priesthood to have the authority to forgive sins, in accord with your command" ( Hippolytus, Apostolic Tradition 3 [ A.D. 215 ] ). "Priests have received a power which God has given neither to angels nor to archangels. It was said to them: 'Whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever you shall loose, shall be loosed.' Temporal rulers have indeed the power of binding; but they can only bind the body. Priests, in contrast, can bind with a bond which pertains to the soul itself and transcends the very heavens. Did [God] not give them all the powers of heaven? 'Whose sins you shall forgive,' he says, 'they are forgiven them; whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.' What greater power is there than this? The Father has given all judgment to the Son. And now I see the Son placing all this power in the hands of men" ( Saint John Chrysostom, The Priesthood 3:5 [ A.D. 387 ] ). EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE Prayers before Confession Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, do penance and to amend my life. Amen. A Review of the Ten Commandments Preliminary Besides telling the nature of your sins, you must also recollect, as far as possible, the number of times you have committed them, telling also ( and only ) those circumstances which at times may either make a venial sin mortal or a mortal sin notably worse. 1. Have I ever failed to confess a serious sin or disguised it? 2. Have I been guilty of irreverence for this sacrament by failing to examine my conscience carefully? 3. Have I failed to perform the penance given me by the confessor or disobeyed any of his directions? 4. Have I neglected the Easter duty of receiving Holy Communion or failed to confess my sins within a year? 5. Have I any habits of serious sin to confess first (impurity, drunkenness, etc.)? 6. Have I improved on cutting down these habitual sins or is one confession after another sound like the same? If so, what can I resolve to improve? First Commandment : I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have strange gods before Me 1. Am I ignorant of my catechism ( Act of Contrition, Apostle's Creed, Ten Commandments, Seven Sacraments, the Our Father )? 2. Have I willfully doubted or denied any of the teachings of the Church ( heresy )? 3. Have I taken active part in any non-Catholic worship? 4. Am I a member of any anti-Catholic or any secret society? 5. Have I knowingly read any anti-Catholic literature or watched an anti-Catholic film or program or listened to anti-Catholic rhetoric? 6. Have I practiced any superstitions (horoscopes, fortune tellers, etc.)? 7. Have I failed to defend my Faith when it was attacked or have I remained silent for fear of being rebuked? Second Commandment : Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain 1. Have I used God's name in vain by way of profanity? 2. Have I condoned others who use profanity by my silent approval? 3. Have I murmured or complained against God (blasphemy)? 4. Have I maligned priests or others consecrated to God without just reason? 5. Have I sworn by God's name (oath) either falsely or rashly? 6. Have I broken any vow to God either public or private? 7. Have I rationalized myself around a vow by cutting corners? Third Commandment : Keep holy the Lord's Day 1. Have I missed Mass on Sundays or holydays through my own fault? 2. Have I been late for Mass through my own negligence? 3. Do I realize it is a venial sin to miss any part of the Mass? 4. Do I realize being really late for Mass is a mortal sin and my only alternative is to wait and go to another Mass? 5. Have I been inattentive at Mass or otherwise failed in reverence for the Most Blessed Sacrament? 6. Have I done unnecessary servile work (physical labor) or shopping on Sunday? 7. Have I eaten flesh meat on Friday (especially on Good Friday) or on Ash Wednesday or the assigned vigil fast days? 8. Have I obeyed the laws of the Church on fast and abstinence? Fourth Commandment : Honor thy Father and Mother 1. Have I been disrespectful to my parents or neglected them? 2. Have I failed in obedience or reverence to others in authority? 3. Have I mistreated my wife or children? 4. Have I been disobedient or disrespectful to my husband? 5. Regarding my children: -Have I neglected their material needs? -Have I failed to care for their early Baptism or their proper religious instruction? -Have I allowed them to neglect their religious duties? -Have I tolerated their keeping questionable company or steady dating without chaperones? -Have I otherwise failed to discipline them? -Have I given them bad example in any way? -Have I let boys and girls sleep together or with their parents? -Have I interfered with their freedom to marry or follow a religious vocation? Fifth Commandment : Thou shalt not kill 1. Have I placed any one's life in danger? 2. Have I threatened any one's life in anger? 3. Have I condoned or promoted abortion? 4. Have I condoned or tolerated others who promote abortion? 5. Have I taken pleasure in anyone's misfortune? 6. Have I jeopardized others by my driving recklessly? 7. Have I used contraceptives thus preventing life? 8. Have I been sympathetic to those contemplating suicide? Sixth & Ninth Commandments : Thou shalt not commit adultery and Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife 1. Have I committed adultery or fornication? 2. Have I jeopardized my marriage by flirting or untoward glances and advances toward the opposite sex? 3. Have I denied my spouse his or her marriage rights? 4. Have I practiced birth control? 5. Have I abused my marriage rights in any other way? 6. Have I touched or embraced another impurely? 7. Have I sinned with others of the same sex? 8. Have I committed masturbation or otherwise sinned impurely with myself? 9. Have I harbored lustful desires for anyone? 10. Have I indulged in other impure thoughts? 11. Have I failed to dress modestly? 12. Have I done anything to provoke or occasion impure thoughts in others? 13. Have I read indecent literature or looked at indecent pictures or websites? 14. Have I watched suggestive films or television programs? 15. Have I permitted my children or others under my charge to do these things? 16. Have I used indecent language or told indecent stories? 17. Have I willingly listened to such stories? 18. Have I boasted of my sins? 19. Have I condoned promiscuity by my silent consent of the actions of others? 20. Have I sinned against chastity in any other way? 21. Do I realize my body is the temple of the Holy Ghost and must be treated as such? 22. Do I realize that there are more souls in hell for the sins of the flesh than any other sin? How seriously do I take that and what can I do to become more chaste? Seventh & Tenth Commandments : Thou shalt not steal and Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods 1. Have I stolen anything? 2. Have I damaged anyone's property through my own fault? 3. Have I cheated or defrauded others? 4. Have I refused or neglected to pay any just debts? 5. Have I neglected my duties or been slothful in my work? 6. Have I refused or neglected to help anyone in urgent necessity? 7. Have I failed to make restitution? 8. Have I harmed the good name or reputation of others in any way? Eighth Commandment : Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor 1. Have I lied about anyone ( calumny )? 2. Have I rash judged anyone of a serious sin? 3. Have I engaged in gossip (detraction) or spread scandal? 4. Have I lent an ear to scandal about my neighbor? 5. Have I been jealous or envious of anyone? 6. Have I taken pleasure in anyone's misfortune? 7. Have I quarreled with any one and caused scandal? 8. Have I cursed anyone or otherwise wished evil on him? 9. Is there anyone to whom I refuse to speak or be reconciled? OTHER SINS : 1. Have I knowingly caused others to sin? 2. Have I cooperated in the sins of others? 3. Have I sinned by gluttony? 4. Have I become intoxicated? 5. Have I misused liquor or narcotics? 6. Have I been motivated by avarice? 7. Have I indulged in boasting or vain glory? 8. Have I received Holy Communion or another sacrament in the state of mortal sin? 9. Is there any other sin I need to confess? Take time to thoroughly go over the list before you travel to church to go to confession. Once at church or in line for confession, recall the sins you have examined, and sincerely say the following prayer: Prayer to the Holy Ghost Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. For inspiration, read how Christ forgives from the Cross ( Blessed Apostle Saint Luke 23:33-34), the story of Blessed Apostle Saint Mary Magdalen and the Parable of The Two Debtors ( Blessed Apostle Saint Luke 7:36-50), and the Parable of the Prodigal Son ( Blessed Apostle Saint Luke 15:11-32 ). See also Saint Ephraem's "Homily on the Sinful Woman."

[Robert Drobot]

To be a Roman Rite Catholic you must believe the body of Jesus Christ is present in each consecrated wafer ( Holy Eucharist ); that the sacrifice of Calvary is repeated at every Mass; and that he gives Himself to us in the form of Holy Communion to sustain His creation ( you ) as His tabernacle. Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle or through exposition : Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is a wonderful devotion that adores Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament. Through a deeper love and closer relationship with Jesus, you acquire the strength, healing and peace to make it through your pilgrimage of life and to achieve your ultimate goal - Heaven and the Beatific Vision. In many ways, Our Lord, is calling us to worship and receive Him in the Eucharist. He speaks this desire in many ways: through the Pope and the Magisterium of the Church, in the Bible ( Blessed Apostle Saint John 6 ), through his Blessed Mother in approved Marian apparitions, through the testimonies of Saints and Martyrs, through Eucharistic miracles, through Church approved messages given by Jesus by Divine Revelation, through our souls who long for Jesus in Communion, and through our suffering world which is in much need of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Unfortunately many of us disbelieve or have grown indifferent towards Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Holy Mother most merciful, we implore the infinite mercy of thy Son even more, for now doth the world and the Church so reek of doubt and error. Everywhere thy Son is blasphemed and smited in the Holy Eucharist; But what is still worse is the apostasy of both clerics and laity who no longer hold dear the whole and summit of our Faith; His Sacrifice and Sacrament of Body and Blood. In our un-dying love of the Bread of Life, the Everlasting Manna, the Holiest of Holies; we render unto thy Son adoration, thanksgiving, and atonement in reparation for these heinous acts of blasphemy. Would that we could shed our own blood to make them cease. Again, Holy Mother, thou who art the enemy of the serpent, send forth thy legions to protect thy Son in the Blessed Sacrament, and command thy legions to act upon the mind and will of those who would blaspheme our Lord's Body and Blood. COMMUNION IN THE HAND BY ONE NOT CONSECRATED REMAINS A PROHIBITED AND CONDEMNED ABOMINATION WITHIN THE HOLY AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH "Communion in the hand" is a Protestant innovation foisted upon the Roman Rite Catholic world in the name of false ecumenism. The Novus Ordo practice of communion in the hand is rooted in the rejection of the Catholic doctrine on the Holy Eucharist and the denial of the Catholic priesthood. The Church has condemned communion in the hand from the early centuries : Pope Saint Sixtus ( 115-125 ). Prohibited the faithful from even touching the Sacred Vessels: "Statutum est ut sacra vasa non ab aliis quam a sacratis Dominoque dicatis contrectentur hominibus..." [It has been decreed that the Sacred Vessels are not to be handled by others than by those consecrated and dedicated to the Lord.] Pope Saint Eutychian ( 275-283 ). Forbade the faithful from taking the Sacred Host in their hand. Saint Basil The Great, Doctor of The Church ( 330-379 ). "The right to receive Holy Communion in the hand is permitted only in time of persecution." Saint Basil considered Communion in the hand so irregular that he did not hesitate to consider it a grave fault. COUNCIL OF SARAGOSSA ( 380 ). It was decided to punish with EXCOMMUNICATION anyone who dared to continue the practice of Holy Communion in the hand. The Synod of Toledo confirmed this decree. Pope Saint Leo The Great ( 440-461 ). Energetically defended and required faithful obedience to the practice of administering Holy Communion on the tongue of the faithful. SYNOD OF ROUEN (650). Condemned Communion in the hand to halt widespread abuses that occurred from this practice, and as a safeguard against sacrilege. SIXTH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL, AT CONSTANTINOPLE (680-681). Forbade the faithful to take the Sacred Host in their hand, threatening the transgressors with excommunication. Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). "Out of reverence towards this sacrament [ the Holy Eucharist ], nothing touches it, but what is consecrated; hence the corporal and the chalice are consecrated, and likewise the priest's hands, for touching this sacrament." ( Summa Theologica, Pars III, Q. 82, Art. 3, Rep. Obj. 8 ). COUNCIL OF TRENT (1545-1565). "The fact that only the priest gives Holy Communion with his consecrated hands is an Apostolic Tradition." Pope Paul VI ( 1963-1978 ). "This method [on the tongue] must be retained." (Apostolic Epistle "Memoriale Domini" ). Pope John Paul II. "To touch the sacred species and to distribute them with their own hands is a privilege of the ordained. ( Dominicae Cenae, sec. 11) "It is not permitted that the faithful should themselves pick up the consecrated bread and the sacred chalice, still less that they should hand them from one to another." ( Inaestimabile Donum, April 17, 1980, sec. 9). The Sacrifice of the Eucharist as the central act of worship of the Roman Rite Catholic Church. The "Mass" is a late form of mission (sending), from which the faithful are sent to put into practice what they have learned and use the graces they have received in the Eucharistic liturgy. The Mass cannot be understood apart from Calvary, of which it is a re-presentation, memorial, and effective application of the merits gained by Christ. "Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is my body.' And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." ( Blessed Apostle Saint Matthew 26:26-28 ).

[Robert Drobot]

Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus

Traditional True Holy Mass Propers

† Dominica infra Octavam Epiphaniæ ~ Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany †

† Sanctæ Familiæ Jesu, Mariæ, Joseph ~ Feast of the Holy Family †

Anno Dómini 8 January 2012

Color: Albus/White Vestments II Classis ~ Second Class Observance

In nomine Jesu omne genuflectaturExsúltat gáudio pater Justi, gáudeat Pater tuus et Mater tua....
( Let the father of the Just rejoice greatly; Let Thy father and Thy mother be joyful....... )

"....Quid est quod me quærebátis? Nesciebátis quia in his, quæ Patris mei sunt, opórtet me esse?....
( "How is it that you sought Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?...." )

"All whatsoever you do in word or work, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
giving thanks to God the Father through Jesus Christ our Lord"--- Blessed Apostle Saint Paul

"Let it not be as a murderer or a thief, a malefactor or a coveter of other men's goods that any of you suffer; but if it is for the name of Christian, let him be not ashamed, but glorify God in that name." --- Blessed Apostle Saint Peter ( First Epistle 4:15-16 )

Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. ~~ Philippians 2:5-11

".... be filled with the knowledge of the will of God...."

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Introitus ~ Introit
Proverbs 23, 24,25

Exsúltat gáudio pater Justi, gáudeat Pater tuus et Mater tua, et exsúltet quæ génuit te. Psalm 83:2-3 Quam dilécta tabernácula tua, Dómine virtútum: concupíscit et déficit ánima mea in átria Dómini. V. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio et nunc et semper et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. Repeat : Exsúltat gáudio pater Justi, gáudeat Pater tuus et Mater tua....

L et the father of the Just rejoice greatly; Let Thy father and Thy mother be joyful, and let her rejoice that bore Thee. Psalm 83:2-3 How lovely are Thy tabernacles O Lord of Hosts; my soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord. V. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Repeat : In the name of Jesus let every knee bow....

ORATIO ~ COLLECT

Dómine Jesu Christi, qui Maríæ et Joseph súbditus, domésticam vitam ineffabílibus virtútibus consecrásti: fac nos, utriúsque auxílio, Famíliæ sanctæ tuæ exémplis ínstrui, et consórtium cónsequi sempitérnum: Qui vivis et regnas, cum Deo Patre in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, Per eumdem Dominum. Collect For The Intercession Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Deus, qui de beátæ Maríæ Vírginis útero Verbum tuum, Angelo nuntiánte, carnem suscípere voluísti: præsta supplícibus tuis; utqui vere eam Genitricem Dei crédimus, ejus apud to intercessiónibus adjuvémur. Per eúmdem Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus. Collect For The Intercession Of The Saints A cunctis nos quæsumus Dómine mentis et córporis defénde perículis: et intercedénte beáta et gloriósa semper Vírgine Dei Genitrice María, cum beáto Joseph, beátis Apóstolis tuis Petro et Paulo, et ómnibus Sanctis, salútem nobis tríbue benígnus et pacem; ut destrúctis adversitátibus et erróribus univérsis, Ecclésia tua secúra tibi sérviat libertáte. Per Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen. Collect For The Living and the Dead Omnipotens sempiterna Deus, qui vivorum dominaris simuesse praenoscis: te supplices exoramus; ut, pro quibus effundere preces decrevimus, quosque vel praesens saeculum adhuc in carne retinet, vel futurum jam exutos corpore suscepit, intercedentibus omnibus Sanctis tuis, pietatis tuae clementia omnium delictorum suorum veniam consequantur. Per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum, Qui Tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen. Collect for God's Holy Church Ecclésiæ tuæ, quæ-sumus, Dómine, preces placátus admítte: ut, destrúctis adversitátibus et erróribus univérsis, secura tibi sérviat libertáte. Per Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who, in the days of Thy subjection to Mary and Joseph, didst consecrate home life by ineffable acts of virtue; by the intercession of Thy holy Mother and of Thy Foster Father, make us so to profit by the example they with Thee have set us, that we may be counted members of Thine household for evermore. Through the same Jesus Christ. Collect For The Intercession Of The Blessed Virgin Mary O God, Who didst will that at the message of an angel Thy word should take flesh in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary: grant that we, Thy suppliants, who believe her to be truly the mother of God, may be helped by her intercession with Thee. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, One God. Collect For The Intercession Of The Saints D efend us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, from all dangers of mind and body: and through the intercession of the blessed and glorious Mary, ever Virgin, mother of God, of Saint Joseph, of Thy holy apostles, Saints Peter and Paul, and of all the saints, in Thy loving-kindness grant us safety and peace; that, all adversities and errors being overcome, Thy Church may serve Thee in security and freedom. Collect For The Living and the Dead O Almighty and Eternal God, Who hast dominion over both the living and the dead, and hast mercy on all Whom Thou knowest shall be Thine by faith and good works: we humbly beseech Thee that all for whom we have resolved to make supplication whether the present world still holds them in the flesh, or the world to come has already received them out of the body, may, through the intercession of all Thy saints, obtain of Thy goodness and clemency pardon for all their sins, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost; One God; forever and ever, Amen. Collect For God's Holy Church Graciously hear, O Lord, the prayers of Thy Church that, having overcome all adversity and every error, she may serve Thee in security and freedom.

EPISTOLA ~ EPISTLE ¤ Colossénses.III:XII-XVII ~ Colossians 3:12-17

Léctio Epístolæ beati Pauli Apóstoli ad Colossénses. Fratres: Indúite vos sicut elécti Dei, sancti, et dilécti, víscera misericórdiæ, benignitátem, humilitátem, modéstiam, patiéntiam: supportántes ínvicem, et donántes vobismetípsis si quis advérsus áliquem habet querélam: sicut et Dóminus donávit vobis, ita et vos. Super ómnia autem hæc, caritátem habéte, quod est vínculum perfectiónis: et pax Christi exsúltet in córdibus vestris, in qua et vocáti estis in uno córpore: et grati estóte. Verbum Christi hábitet in vobis abundánter, in omni sapiéntia, docéntes, et commonéntes vosmetípsos, psalmis, hymnis et cánticis spirituálibus, in grátia cantántes in córdibus vestris Deo. Omne, quodcúmque fácitis in verbo aut in ópere, ómnia in nómine Dómini Jesu Christi, grátias agéntes Deo et Patri per Jesum Christum Dóminum nostrum.

A reading from the Epistle of the blessed Apostle Paul to the Colossians. Brethren, put ye on, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, the bowels of mercy, benignity, humility, modesty, patience; bearing with another, and forgiving one another if any have a complaint against another. Even as the Lord hath forgiven you, so do you also. But above all these things, have charity, which is the bond of perfection: and let the peace of Christ rejoice in your hearts, wherein also you are called in one body: and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you abundantly, in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another, in psalms, hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing in grace in your hearts to God. All whatsoever you do in word or in work, all things do ye in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father through Jesus Christ our Lord.

GRADUALE Psalm CV:XLVII ~ GRADUAL ¤ Psalm 105:47

U nam pétii a Dómino, hanc requíram; ut inhábitem in domo Dómini ómnibus diébus vitæ meæ. Beáti qui hábitant in domo tua, Dómine, in sæcula sæculórum laudábunt te.. V. Isaias 45: 15 Allelúia, allelúia. Vere tu es Rex abscónditus, Deus Israël Salvátor. Allelúia.

One thing I have asked of the Lord, this will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Blessed are they who dwell in Thy house O Lord; they shall praise Thee for ever and ever. V. Isaias45: 15 Alleluia, alleluia, Truly Thou art a hidden King, the God of Israel, the Savior. Alleluia.

From A Series of 153 Woodcuts by Jerome Nadal, SJ,
published in Evangelicae Historiae Imagines c.1593

EVANGELIUM ~ GOSPEL - Blessed Apostle Saint Lucam II:XLII-LII ~ Luke 2:42-52

† Sequentia sancti Evangelii secundum Lucam † C um factus esset Jesus annórum duódecim, ascendéntibus illis Jerosólymam secúndum consuetúdinem diéi festi, consummatísque diébus, cum redírent, remánsit puer Jesus in Jerúsalem, et non cognovérunt paréntes ejus. Existimántes autem illum esse in comitátu, venérunt iter diéi, et requirébant eum inter cognátos, et notos. Et non inveniéntes, regréssi sunt in Jerúsalem, requiréntes eum. Et factum est, post tríduum invenérunt illum in templo sedéntem in médio doctórum, audiéntem illos, et interrogántem eos. Stupébant autem omnes, qui eum audiébant, super prudéntia, et respónsis ejus. Et vidéntes admiráti sunt. Et dixit mater ejus ad illum: Fili, quid fecísti nobis sic? Ecce pater tuus, et ego doléntes quærebámus te. Et ait ad illos: "Quid est quod me quærebátis? Nesciebátis quia in his, quæ Patris mei sunt, opórtet me esse?" Et ipsi non intellexérunt verbum, quod locútus est ad eos. Et descéndit cum eis, et venit Názareth: et erat súbditus illis. Et mater ejus conservábat ómnia verba hæc in corde suo. Et Jesus proficiébat sapiéntia, et ætáte, et grátia apud Deum et hómines.

† The Gospel recorded by Blessed Apostle Saint Luke † A nd when Jesus was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, and having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and His parents knew it not. And thinking that He was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought Him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance. And not finding Him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking Him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found Him in the Temple sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them and asking them questions. And all that heard Him were astonished at His wisdom and His answers. And seeing Him, they wondered. And His mother said to Him, Son, why hast Thou done so to us? Behold Thy father and I have sought Thee sorrowing. And He said to them, "How is it that you sought Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business? And they understood not the word that He spoke unto them. And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And His mother kept all these words in her heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and man..

Homily For The Feast Of the Holy Name of Jesus
11 January 2004 Anno Domini

by Father Louis J. Campbell
"Qui legit, intelligat"
"He who readeth, let him understand"

A Disturbing Gospel of Peace and Love

To emulate the Holy Family we must strive toward forming the true 'civilization of love': that of the City of God, not the City of Man as newchurch Rome is advocating.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

AS WE ponder the sacred mysteries of the life of Jesus Christ, we are more aware of our calling, which is to strive for Heaven, where the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, dwell in the glory of the Trinity. Our purpose in this life is to follow and obey Jesus Christ, so that we may one day join the Holy Family in Heaven.

To enable us to find the fullness of life in Heaven Jesus established the Church, another holy family, giving it a mission to preach the Gospel of salvation for all: "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you" ( Blessed Apostle Saint Matthew 28:19,20 ).

Not content with the mission Jesus gave the Church, the Vatican and the pretenders firmly ensconced there have given us a new definition of salvation, giving at the same time a new direction to the mission of the Church. According to a message from John Paul II given on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, 2004,

"The mission of Christianity in the midst of humanity is a mission of friendship, understanding, encouragement, promotion, uplifting. That is, a mission of salvation" ( ZENIT ).

This speaks of a purely earthly salvation. The mission of the Church is apparently not to teach, not to make disciples and baptize them, but to leave them undisturbed in their idolatry and under the power of the devil. Heaven, it would seem, is just "pie in the sky bye and bye."

On New Years Day we heard from the same source quoted above:

"Christians know that love is the reason for God's entering into relationship with man. And it is love which he awaits as man's response. Consequently, love is also the loftiest and most noble form of relationship possible between human beings. Love must thus enliven every sector of human life and extend to the international order. Only a humanity in which there reigns the 'civilization of love' will be able to enjoy authentic and lasting peace" ( John Paul II, Message For the Celebration of the World Day of Peace, 01 January 2004, - ZENIT ). The supernatural is implicitly denied here, because the necessary distinction between the natural and the supernatural is lost. This is an error with disastrous consequences. One is left with the impression that human love on the natural level, that is, not infused with the supernatural virtue of charity, is all that is necessary for salvation. But it is only the charity which comes with Sanctifying Grace through the Sacrament of Baptism, the love of God that is "poured forth in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who has been given to us," ( Romans 5:5 ) that will build the City of God here and which will endure unto eternity. Friendship and love between human beings, Blessed Saint Augustine affirms, "is faithful only in Jesus Christ, and in Him alone can it be eternal and happy."

In the same document from Rome we read:

"At the beginning of a New Year I wish to repeat to women and men of every language, religion and culture the ancient maxim: 'Omnia vincit amor' ( Love conquers all ). Yes, dear Brothers and Sisters throughout the world, in the end love will be victorious! Let everyone be committed to hastening this victory. For it is the deepest hope of every human heart."

This Teilhardian vision of the future of humanity is contradicted every time we turn on the news. The love that is of this earth fails all too easily. The ancient maxim, "Love conquers all," comes from the pre-Christian Latin poet, Virgil. A romantic notion, true in a sense, but the ultimate failure of earthly love is inevitable. The "love that conquers all" was revealed to us by the Son of God, Jesus Christ, as He died for us upon the Cross on the hill of Calvary. To attain that love, Blessed Apostle Saint Peter tells us, one must be spiritually reborn through Baptism: "Now that your obedience to charity has purified your souls for a brotherly love that is sincere, love one another heartily and intensely. For you have been reborn, not from corruptible seed but from incorruptible, through the word of God who lives and abides forever" ( 1 Peter 1:22-23 ). The corruptible seed is the seed of Adam, unregenerate human beings who are not reborn through water and the Holy Ghost ( Blessed Apostle Saint John 3:5-6 ).

We must ask, then, what hope these poor human beings "of every language, religion and culture" can have of acquiring this love if they do not even know the source of love - Jesus Christ, the King of Love? While they remain in the darkness of unbelief are they going to be capable of the supernatural love? In particular, if they have already refused to accept Jesus Christ as Messiah and Savior, will they be capable of the love "that conquers all"? The unbelievers, the unbaptized, are not born of the Spirit. They need the truth of the Gospel, not a message of earthly happiness that fades and dies like the grasses of the field.

The New World Order we hear about is actually the City of Man, the devil's stronghold, which is crumbling to dust and passing away. The true "new world order" was established by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper when He gave His Apostles the Chalice of His Blood, saying, "THIS IS THE CUP OF MY BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, THE MYSTERY OF FAITH, WHICH SHALL BE SHED FOR YOU AND FOR MANY UNTO THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS." ( "HIC EST ENIM CALIX SANGUINIS MEI. NOVI ET AETERNI TESTAMENTI: MYSTERIUM FIDEI: QUI PRO VOBIS ET PRO MULTIS EFFUNDETUR IN REMISSIONEM PECCATORUM" ) The true "civilization of love" is the New Covenant, outside of which there is only disorder, the chaos which is the fruit of Original Sin.

Blessed Apostle Saint Paul speaks clearly of God's New World Order through the restoration of all things in Jesus : "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ… In Him we have redemption through His blood, the remission of sins, according to the riches of His grace. This grace has abounded beyond measure in us in all wisdom and prudence, so that He may make known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure. And this His good pleasure He purposed in Him to be dispensed in the fullness of the times: to re-establish all things in Christ, both those in the Heavens and those on the earth" (Ephesians 1:3; 7-10 ).

"If any man is in Jesus Christ," says Blessed Apostle Saint Paul, "he is a new creature: the former things have passed away; behold, they are made new!" (2 Corinthians 5:17 )

Our Blessed Savior Himself assures us: "Behold, I make all things new!" ( Apocalypse 21:5 ). †

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

OFFERTORIUM / OFFERTORY ¤ Blessed Apostle Saint Luke 2:22

Tulérunt Jesum paréntes ejus in Jerúsalem, ut sísterent eum Dómino.

The parents of Jesus carried Him to the temple, to present Him to the Lord.

SECRETA ~ SECRET

Placatiónis hóstiam offérimus tibi Dómine, supplíciter deprecántes: ut, per intercessiónem Deíparæ Vírginis cum beáto Joseph, famílias nostras in pace et grátia tua fírmiter constítuas. Per eúmdem Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus. Secret For The Blessed Virgin Mary In méntibus nóstris, quæsumus, Dómine, veræ fídei sacraménta confírma: ut, qui concéptum de Vírgine Deum verum et hóminem confitémur; per ejus salutíferæ resurrectiónis poténtiam, ad ætérnam mereámur perveníre lætítiam. Per eúmdem Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen. Secret For The Intercession Of The Saints Exaudi nos Deus salutáris noster: ut per hujus sacraménti virtútem, a cunctis nos mentis et córporis hóstibus tueáris, grátiam tríbuens in præsénti, et glóriam in futuro. Per Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen. Secret For The Living and the Dead Omnipotens sempiterna Deus, qui vivorum dominaris simul et mortuorum, omniumque misereris quos tuos fide et opera futuros esse praenoscis: te supplices exoramus; ut, pro quibus effundere preces decrevimus, quosque vel praesens saeculum adhuc in carne retinet, vel futurum jam exutos corpore suscepit, intercedentibus omnibus Sanctis tuis, pietatis tuae clementia omnium delictorum suorum veniam consequantur. Per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum, Qui Tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen. Secret for God's Holy Church Prótege nos, Dómine, tuis mystériis serviéntes: ut divínis rebus inhæréntes, et córpore tibi famulémur et mente. Per Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum.

T o appease Thee, O Lord, we offer the Victim of Salvation, humbly beseeching Thee that, through the prayers of the Virgin Mother of God and of Saint Joseph, Thou wouldst establish our households in Thy peace and favour. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God. Secret For The Blessed Virgin Mary Strengthen in our minds, O Lord, we beseech Thee, the mysteries of the true faith, that, confessing Him Who was conceived of the Virgin to be true God and true man, we may deserve, through the power of His saving resurrection, to attain everlasting joy, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, One God, forever and ever. Amen. Secret For The Intercession Of The Saints Graciously hear us, O God our Savior, and, by virtue of this Sacrament, defend us from all enemies of soul and body, bestowing upon us Thy grace here and Thy glory hereafter. Secret For The Living and the Dead O Almighty and Eternal God, Who hast dominion over both the living and the dead, and hast mercy on all Whom Thou knowest shall be Thine by faith and good works: we humbly beseech Thee that all for whom we have resolved to make supplication whether the present world still holds them in the flesh or the world to come has already received them out of the body, may, through the intercession of all Thy saints, obtain of Thy goodness and clemency pardon for all their sins. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost; One God; forever and ever, Amen. Secret For God's Holy Church Protect us, O Lord, who assist at Thy mysteries, that, cleaving to things divine, we may serve Thee both in body and in mind. Through our Lord Jesus Christ.

PREFACE For the Epiphany of Our Lord

Vere dignum et justum est, aequum et salutare, nos tibi simper, et ubique gratias agree: Domine sancta, Pater omnipotens, aeterne Deus. Quia cum Unigenitus tuus in substantia nostrae mortalivatis apparuit, nova nos immortalitatis suae luce reparavit. Et ideo cum Angelis et Archangelis, cum Thronis et Dominationibus, cumque omni militia celestis exercitus, hymmum gloriae tuae canimus, sine fine dicentes: SANCTUS, SANCTUS, SANCTUS....

It is truly meet and just, right and for our salvation that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, O holy Lord, Father almighty, everlasting God: for when Thine only-begotten Son was manifested in the substance of our mortal flesh, with the new light of His own Immortality He restored us. And therefore with Angels and Archangels, with Thrones and Dominations, and with all the hosts of the heavenly army, we sing the hymn of Thy glory, evermore saying: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY....

COMMUNICANTES - INVOCATION OF THE
SAINTS IN THE CANON
For the Epiphany of Our Lord

Communicantes, et diem sacratissimum celebrantes, quo Unigenitus tuus in tua tecum gloria coaeternus, in veritate carnis nostrae visibiliter corporalis apparuit; sed et memoriam venerantes, in primis ejusdem gloriosae semper Virginis Mariae, Genetricis ejusdem Dei et Domini nostri Jesu Christi: sed et memoriam venerantes, in primis ejusdem gloriosae semper Virginis Mariae, Genetricis ejusdem Dei et Domini nostri Jesu Christi: sed et beatorum Apostolorum ac Martyrum tuorum, Petri et Pauli, Andreae, Iacobi, Ioannis, Thomae, Iacobi, Philippi, Bartholomaei, Matthaei, Simonis, et Thaddei: Lini, Clet, Clementis, Xysti, Cornelii, Cypriani, Laurentii, Chrysogoni, Ioannis et Pauli, Cosmae et Damianis: et omnium Sanctorum tuorum; quorum meritis, precibusque concedas, ut in omnibus protentionis tuae muniamur auxilio. Per eumdem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.

Communicating, and keeping this most holy day on which Thine only-begotten Son, who is coeternal with Thee in Thy glory, showed Himself in true flesh and with a visible body like unto us; and also reverencing the memory first of the same glorious Mary, ever Virgin, Mother of the same our God and Lord Jesus Christ: as also of the blessed Apostles and Martyrs Peter and Paul, Andrew, James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, and Thaddeus; Linus, Cletus, Clement, Xystus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Lawrence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian, and of all Thy Saints, through whose merits and prayers, grant that we may in all things be defended by the help of Thy protection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

COMMUNIO ~ COMMUNION ¤ Luke 2:51

Descéndit Jesus cum eis, et venit Názareth, et erat súbditus illis.

Jesus went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them.

POSTCOMMUNIO ~ POSTCOMMUNION

Quos cæléstibus réficis sacraméntis, fac, Dómine Jesu sanctæ Famíliæ tuæ exémpla júgiter imitári: ut in hora mortis nostræ, occurrénte gloriósa Vírgine Matre tua cum beáto Joseph; per te in ætérna tabernácula récipi mereámur. Qui vivis et regnas, cum Deo Patre in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus. Postcommunion For The Blessed Virgin Mary Grátiam tuam quæsumus, Dómine, méntibus nostris infúnde: ut qui, Angelo nuntiánte, Christi Fílii tui incarnatiónem cognóvimus: per passiónem ejus et crucem, ad resurrectiónis glóriam perducámur. Per eúmdem Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spíritus Sancti, Deus. Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen. Postcommunion For The Intercession Of The Saints Mundet et múniat nos quáesumus Dómine dívini sacraménti munus oblátum: et intercedénte beáta Vírgine Dei Genitríce María, cum beáto Joseph, beátis Apóstolis tuis Petro et Paulo, et ómnibus Sanctis; a cunctis nos reddat et pervérsitátibus expiátos, et advérsitátibus expedítos. Per eúmdem Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum Fiiium tuum: Qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spíritus Sancti, Deus. Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen. Postcommunion For The Living and the Dead Omnipotens sempiterna Deus, qui vivorum dominaris simul et mortuorum, omniumque misereris quos tuos fide et opera futuros esse praenoscis: te supplices exoramus; ut, pro quibus effundere preces decrevimus, quosque vel praesens saeculum adhuc in carne retinet, vel futurum jam exutos corpore suscepit, intercedentibus omnibus Sanctis tuis, pietatis tuae clementia omnium delictorum suorum veniam consequantur. Per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum. Postcommunion for God's Holy Church Quæsumus, Dómine Deus noster, ut quos divína tribuis participatióne gaudére, humánis non sinas subjacére perículis. Per Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum.

Make us, O Lord, unceasingly to strive to imitate the example set us by Thy holy Family: so that, at the hour of our death, welcomed by the glorious Virgin Thy Mother, and by Saint Joseph, we may be received by Thee into our everlasting home. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God. Postcommunion For The Blessed Virgin Mary Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may, by His passion and cross, be brought to the glory of His resurrection. Postcommunion For The Intercession Of The Saints Graciously hear us, O God our Savior, and, by virtue of this Sacrament, defend us from all enemies of soul and body, bestowing upon us Thy grace here and Thy glory hereafter. Postcommunion For The Living and the Dead O Almighty and Eternal God, Who hast dominion over both the living and the dead, and hast mercy on all Whom Thou knowest shall be Thine by faith and good works: we humbly beseech Thee that all for whom we have resolved to make supplication whether the present world still holds them in the flesh or the world to come has already received them out of the body, may, through the intercession of all Thy saints, obtain of Thy goodness and clemency pardon for all their sins. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Postcommunion for God's Holy Church O Lord our God, we pray Thee that Thou suffer not to succumb to human hazards those whom Thou hast been pleased to make sharers of divine mysteries. Through our Lord Jesus Christ.

PRAYER OVER THE MANY

Inclinantes se, Domine, majestati Tuaee, propitiatus intende; ut, Qui divino munere sunt refecti, caelestibus semper nutriantur auxiliis. Per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum. Qui vivis et regnas in cum Deo Patri in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, unum Deum. Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen.

Look down, O Lord, in Thy mercy, upon those who bow before Thy majesty; that they who are refreshed by Thy divine gift may ever be sustained by heavenly aid, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest, with You Almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God; for ever and ever. Amen.

THE BLESSING

V. Sit Nomen Domini benedictum. R. Ex hoc nunc, et usque in saeculum. V. U Adjutorium nostrum in Nomine Domini. R. Qui fecit cœlum et terram. V. Benedicat vos, Omnipotens Deus: V. Pater, et Filius, et Spiritus Sanctus, descendat super vos, et maneat semper. R. Amen.

V. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. R. Now and for ever more. V. U Our help is in the Name of the Lord. R. Who made Heaven and earth. V. May Almighty God bless thee: V. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, descend upon thee, and always remain with thee. R. Amen.

† - Holy Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us. - †

[Robert Drobot]

Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father, Save us. Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God, Save us. Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, Save us. Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the Agony, Save us. Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, Save us. Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, Save us. Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, Save us. Blood of Christ, Price of our salvation, Save us. Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, Save us. Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, Save us. Blood of Christ, river of mercy, Save us. Blood of Christ, Victor over demons, Save us. Blood of Christ, Courage of martyrs, Save us. Blood of Christ, Strength of confessors, Save us. Blood of Christ, bringing forth virgins, Save us. Blood of Christ, Help of those in peril, Save us. Blood of Christ, Relief of the burdened, Save us. Blood of Christ, Solace in sorrow, Save us. Blood of Christ, Hope of the penitent, Save us. Blood of Christ, Consolation of the dying, Save us. Blood of Christ, Peace and Tenderness of hearts, Save us. Blood of Christ, Pledge of Eternal Life, Save us. Blood of Christ, freeing souls from Purgatory, Save us. Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, Save us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood, And made of us a kingdom for our God. Let Us Pray: Almighty and Eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world, and willed to be appeased by His Blood. Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may worthily adore This Sacrifice for our salvation, and through Its Power be safeguarded from the evils of this present life, so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in Heaven. Through the will of the Most Holy Trinity. Amen. Source: Treasury of Novenas, Father Lawrence G. Lovesick

[Robert Drobot]

td> ~ Petitions ~ Our Lady of La Salette, pray for us. Precious Innocents conceived in His image and likeness, horrifically denied their right to the life He intended, please forgive us. Terri Schindler-Schiavo, please forgive us. Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church and Protector of the Faithful, pray for us. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, comforter to the many who seek your healing grace, pray for us. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us. Sister Maria Lucia of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart, pray for us Blessed Francisco, pray for us. Blessed Jacinta, pray for us. Saint John the Beloved, pray for us. Saint John the Baptist, pray for us. Saint Gabriel the Archangel, pray for us. Saint Michael the Archangel, protect the faithful from the snares of the disciples of Lucifer in disguise, and bring ruin to those who intimidate, oppress, imprison, torture, and murder His faithful servants throughout the world. Saint Raphael the Archangel, pray for us. Saint John the Beloved, pray for us. Saints Peter and Paul, pray for us. Saint Padre Pio, pray for us. Saint Therese ( Lisieux ) of the Child Jesus, pray for us. Saint Bartholomew of Rossano, pray for us. Saint Jerome, pray for us. Saint Hedwig, pray for us. Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us. Pope Saint Callistus, pray for us. Saint Edward the Confessor, pray for us. Saint John Mary Vianney, pray for us. Saint Vincent de Paul, pray for us. Saint Therese Lisieux, pray for us. Saint Martin of Tours, pray for us. Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, pray for us. Saint Athanasius, pray for us. Saint Alphonsus de Liguori, pray for us. Saint Dominic, pray for us. Saint Basil, pray for us. Saint Augustine, pray for us. Saint Thomas Aquinas, pray for us. Saint Vincent Ferrer, pray for us. Saint Sebastian, pray for us. Saint Tarcisius, pray for us. Saint Agnes, pray for us. Saint Agatha, pray for us. Saint Bridget of Sweden, pray for us. Saint Catherine of Sweden, pray for us. Saint Philomena, pray for us. Saint John Bosco, pray for us. Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us. Saint Bernadette Soubirous, pray for us. Pope Saint Pius V, pray for us. Pope Saint Gregory the Great, pray for us. Pope Saint Leo the Great, pray for us. Pope Saint Pius X, pray for us. Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, pray for us. Blessed Pauline Jaricot, pray for us. Blessed Miguel Augustin Pro, pray for us. Saint Athanasius, fierce fighter of the Arians, pray for us. Saint Clare, the great apostle of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, pray for us. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

[Robert Drobot]

General Intercessions That the sheppards entrusted with His many faithful in the East and in the West rebuild a single unifying foundation intended by The Most Holy Trinity, and instituted by the Son of God Almighty, our Lord and Savior Jesus, from whom the whole Body is joined and knit together Jesus graciously hear us. That missionary zeal will save the many Jesus graciously hear us. That the thoughts of the powerful of the earth may be turned from war and opened to the making of peace, Jesus graciously hear us. That those who journey in darkness may be given friends and companions to lead them by the hand; and that those whose hearts are hardened against Jesus and His Church may come to know His Most Sacred Heart, Jesus graciously hear us.

[Robert Drobot]

PRAYER FOR HOLY PRIESTS O my Jesus, I thank Thee, that Thou art truly, actually, and substantially, human and divine, present here in the mystery of the Sacrament of the Altar. Thou hast said, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you." See, Lord, I come and knock. I ask Thee: Send us holy priests! O my Jesus, Thou hast said: "Whatever you ask the Father in MY Name, it shall be granted you." See, Lord, in Thy Name I ask Thy Father the grace: Send us holy priests! O my Jesus, Thou hast said: "Heaven and earth shall pass away but My Word shall not pass away." See, Lord, in trust of the infallibility of Thy Word, I ask Thee: Send us holy priests! Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee! Please bless Thy priests! Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, it is not possible for Thee to have no sympathy for us wretches. Have mercy on us sinners, and grant us through the threefold full of grace, beautiful, and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thy Mother and ours, the grace to which we pray to Thee. Amen. O Mary, Queen of the clergy, pray for us: obtain for us many holy priests. It grieves us that the omniscience of God hath viewed a diabolic mix of naivete and malice tainting the holy priesthood of thy Son, with the errors of Russia flowing as a wave into the well of life, Holy Mother Church. Still worse, many more of thy priestly sons suffer desperately for the Faith, at the hands of men seduced by eirenism and modernism; and that same episcopacy has lost vast portions of humanity, by their sins of commission and omission, to a sea of sin, materialism, secularism and unbelief; with us no longer acting as the light of the world in the Mystical Body of Christ, but as servants to the Prince of this world. His effect is subtle and almost imperceptible at times, Mary most holy, as even the faithful fail to battle him, cooperate by indifference or complacency, or mournfully succumb to his wicked seductions. We weep tears of compunction, fear and pain for these wayward souls, as they fall deeper into the abyss; but we also weep for ourselves as we too often fail to uphold the Gospel. Again, we beseech thee, to send forth thy legions to protect us from Satan's veil of death, and lead the Church out of darkness into the light of Faith. O Lord, grant unto Thy Church saintly priests and fervent religious. Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Thy harvest. O Lord, grant us priests! O Lord, grant us holy priests! O Lord, grant us many holy priests! O Lord, grant us many holy religious vocations! Pope Saint Pius X, pray for us.

[Robert Drobot]

Prayer for His Universal Church Pray for those who have been wandering and wondering in the conciliar desert for lo over 40 years. Pray for the conversion of the Novus Ordo hierarchy from the highest to the lowest echelons of the clergy, who, in the same manner as the Arian bishops, have apostatized from the True Church which Jesus Christ established on the Rock of Peter. Pray that they will wake from their devastating slumber, cast off their lukewarmness, and demand the unadulterated dogmatic Faith with no novelties, no ecumenism, no modernism, no anything but truly Catholic, embodied by true shepherds who will mandate the only possible Catholic worship - the true and continual sacrifice: the Traditional Latin Mass, set in stone for all time by Pope Saint Pius V. O God, our refuge and our strength, smite those failing to lead Thy Holy Church, by and through the intercession of Saint Michael the Archangel; the Immaculate Virgin Mother Mary; Beloved Saint Joseph; Thy blessed apostles Peter and Paul; and all the saints. Hear our fervent prayers for more holy priests consecrated according to Thy will; Provide Your Church leadership with the courage to convert all heretics, pagans, false idolaters and false god worshipers, and especially non-Catholics who refuse to accept the One True Church founded by Your Son and our Redeemer, Christ Jesus; We pray for a sacred reformation of our Holy Mother Church - guided by the Apostolic Constitution drawn by His servant, Pope Pius XII, Sacramentum Ordinis. We pray for these intercessions through the mercy and grace of Your Son, our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. Amen.

[Robert Drobot]

Blessed Anna-Maria Taigi Blessed Anna-Marie Taigi prophesied a miraculous intervention in electing a true and lawful pope. "God will send two punishments: one will be in the form of wars, revolutions and other evils; it shall originate on earth. The other will be sent from Heaven. There shall come over the whole earth an intense darkness lasting three days and three nights. Nothing can be seen, and the air will be laden with pestilence which will claim mainly, but not only, the enemies of religion. It will be impossible to use any man-made lighting during this darkness, except *blessed candles. He, who out of curiosity, opens his window to look out, or leaves his home, will fall dead on the spot. During these three days, people should remain in their homes, pray the Rosary and beg God for mercy...All the enemies of the Church, whether known or unknown, will perish over the whole earth during that universal darkness, with the exception of a few whom God will soon convert. The air shall be infected by demons who will appear under all sorts of hideous forms." "After the three days of darkness, Saints Peter and Paul, having come down from Heaven, will preach throughout the world and designate a new Pope. A great light will flash from their bodies and will settle upon the cardinal, the future Pontiff. Then Christianity will spread throughout the world. Whole nations will join the Church shortly before the reign of Anti-Christ. These conversions will be amazing. Those who shall survive shall have to conduct themselves well. There shall be innumerable conversions of heretics, who will return to the bosom of the Church; all will note the edifying conduct of their lives, as well as that of all other Catholics. Russia, England, and China will come to the Church." ~~ Blessed Anna Maria Taigi Blessed Anna Maria Taigi's incorrupt mortal remains lie in the Chapel of the Madonna in the Basilica of San Crisogono in Rome, Italy. The Trinitarians are actively promoting the cause of her canonization. *Be sure to get your 100% Beeswax candles *blessed by a True Priest

[Robert Drobot]

C + 20 + M +12 + B It is the custom for Traditional Catholics to mark above their entrance doors in chalk the symbol C+20+M+12+B. Hopefully the chalk is blessed on the feast by the priest when he also blessed the gold, frankincense and myrh. The formula includes the Roman Numerals of the year MMXII ( 2012 ); below it on the next line is the above symbol: C+20+M+12+B. The order begins C for Caspar; then a cross (+) which is followed by the first two numerals of the millennium 20, followed by another cross (+); then M for Melchior; then another cross (+), followed by the last two numerals of the year, then another cross (+), and finally B for Balthasar. It is a way for the faithful to recognize in their homes the Epiphany and the Kingship of Jesus Christ. The four crosses represent both the four centuries of waiting for the Messias, but more specifically the four gospels in which His truths and Kingship are proclaimed. This marking the thresholds of our homes is a beautiful custom that has been lost in today's culture when things of God are shelved for things of man.

[Robert Drobot]

FAITHFUL CHINESE MARTYRS FOR JESUS CHRIST Prayerfully dedicated to the courageous and loyal Faithful of China, where Holy Mother Church has been sustained on the sacrifice, arrest, torture, imprisonment and blood of Holy Martyrs. Α ☧ Ω Examples of communist pressure : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H77pZGzUUZI&NR=1 And : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NobN0HfmouU&NR=1