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Medford, Oregon - There's nothing so special about two gays living together, or two lesbians living together, that should cause Oregon's Legislature to treat them any differently than the members of any other special family unit. If those in non-married, non-traditional relationships, want the same benefits as marrieds, all Oregonians should all be treated the same. Discrimination by any other name is still discrimination. Gays and lesbians in Oregon have claimed that they are a discriminated class of Americans because they are denied the same legal status and the same tax and estate planning benefits as married, heterosexual couples. By...

1962 Sunday Missal Mass Readings/Propers for the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker   Colors:  White   INTROIT  Wisdom 10:17 Wisdom rendered to the just the wages of their labors, and conducted them in a wonderful way: and she was to them for a covert by day, and for the light of stars by night. [P.T. Alleluia, alleluia.] -- (Ps. 126. 1). V.: Glory be to the Father . . . -- Wisdom rendered to the just . . .   COLLECT - O God, Creator of all things, Who dost impose on man the law of work; grant...

The Attractiveness of the Tridentine Massby Alfons Cardinal Stickler Cardinal Alfons Stickler, retired prefect of the Vatican Archives and Library, is normally reticent. Not so during his trip to the New York area in May. Speaking at a conference co-sponsored by Fr. John Perricon's ChistiFideles and Howard Walsh's Keep the Faith, the Cardinal scored Catholics within the fold who have undermined the Church—and in the final third of his speech made clear his view that the "Mass of the post-Conciliar liturgical commission" was a betrayal of the Council fathers. The robust 84-year-old Austrian scholar, a Salesian who served as peritus...

Sacramento -- Leaders of a newly formed coalition of faith-based and conservative political organizations said Wednesday they will work to place a constitutional amendment before voters to define marriage as an institution between a man and a woman. The announcement by the group, ProtectMarriage.com, came a day after AB19, a bill to make the state's definition of marriage gender-neutral, cleared the first of two committees it must pass to reach a floor vote in the state Assembly.

Georgia’s legislature, like others around the country, must soon decide how it will respond to pressure from certain segments in our society to broaden the definition of marriage to include homosexual couples. In addition, a constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman is before the national legislature. At issue is not just semantics but who will qualify for various legal rights, benefits, and privileges accorded to married people. Emotions on such an issue run high. But it is too important an issue to be decided by popularity polls or perceived political advantage. On...

1962 Sunday Missal Mass Readings/Propers for the Forth Sunday After Easter   Colors:  White   INTROIT  Psalms 97: 1,2 Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle, alleluia, for the Lord hath done wonderful things, alleluia; He hath revealed His justice in the sight of the Gentiles, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. -- (Ps. 97. 1). His right hand and His holy arm hath gotten Him the victory. V.: Glory be to the Father . . . -- Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle, alleluia . . .   COLLECT - O God, who makest the faithful to be...

Conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt made a good observation in recent days. He said that "most of the American media is simply ignorant of the pope's critics on the right," namely those who reject the doctrinal developments and disciplinary reforms of the Second Vatican Council, particularly in regard to ecumenism, inter-religious dialogue and the vernacular Mass. I agree. The media often quotes Catholic liberals when covering events in the Church. Usually, it's done to show that some, or many, Catholics really don't agree with traditional Church teachings on abortion, contraception, euthanasia, homosexual activity and the male-only priesthood. The picture painted is...

1962 Sunday Missal Mass Readings/Propers for the Third Sunday After Easter   Colors:  White   INTROIT  Psalms 65: 1,2 Shout with joy to God, all the earth, alleluia: sing ye a psalm to His Name, alleluia: give glory to His praise, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. -- (Ps. 65. 3). Say unto God: How terrible are Thy works, O Lord! In the multitude of Thy strength Thine enemies shall lie to Thee. V.: Glory be to the Father . . . -- Shout with joy to God . . .   COLLECT -O God, who to those that go astray dost...

1962 Sunday Missal Mass Readings/Propers for the Second Sunday After Easter   Colors:  White   INTROIT  Psalms 32: 5, 6The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord, alleluia: by the word of the Lord were the heavens made, alleluia, alleluia. -- (Ps. 32. 1). Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: praise is comely for the upright. V.: Glory to the Father . . . -- The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord . . .   COLLECT -O God, who, by the humility of Thy Son, didst lift up a fallen world, grant...

1962 Sunday Missal Mass Readings/Propers for Low Sunday   Colors:  White   INTROIT  I Peter 2:2As newborn babes, alleluia, desire the rational milk without guile, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. -- (Ps. 80. 2). Rejoice to God our Helper; sing aloud to the God of Jacob. V.: Glory to the Father . . . -- As newborn babes . . .   COLLECT - Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that we who have celebrated the Paschal Feast, may, by Thy bounty, retain its fruits in our daily habits and behavior. Through our Lord Jesus Christ . . .   EPISTLE...

1962 Sunday Missal Mass Readings/Propers for the Second Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday)    Colors:  Purple   INTROIT  Psalm 21: 20, 22O Lord, keep not Thy help far from me; look to my defense; deliver me from the lion's mouth, and my lowness from the horns of the unicorns. -- (Ps. 21. 2) O God, my God, look upon me; why hast Thou forsaken me? Far from my salvation are the words of my sins. -- O Lord, keep not Thy help far from me . . .   COLLECT - O almighty and everlasting God, who didst...

A Web forum-based Scripture Study for TRADITIONAL Catholics will begin on March 21st. Details here: Catholic, you're invited!

1962 Sunday Missal Mass Readings/Propers for the Third Sunday of Lent   Colors:  Purple   INTROIT  Psalm 24: 15, 16My eyes are ever towards the Lord: for He shall pluck my feet out of the snare: look Thou upon me, and have mercy on me; for I am alone and poor. -- (Ps. 24. 1, 2). To Thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul: in Thee, O my God, I put my trust; let me be not ashamed. V.: Glory to the Father . . . -- My eyes are ever towards the Lord . . ....

Return to Main Page   In the Gullet of a Wolf   I know that after my departure fierce wolves will get in among you, and will not spare the flock. Acts 20; 29   Two Catholics died in January of this year. One I’d been acquainted with for some time; the other I’d never met. Both had three things in common: 1) They kept the Faith and served the Church throughout their lives, 2) They gave to the Church, besides decades’ worth of tithing, a good number of children and 3) On their deathbeds, both were shown less...

1962 Sunday Missal Mass Readings/Propers for the Second Sunday of Lent   Colors:  Purple   INTROIT  Psalm 24: 6, 3, 22Remember, O Lord, Thy bowels of compassion, and Thy mercies that are from the beginning of the world, lest at any time our enemies rule over us: deliver us, O God of Israel, from all our tribulations. -- (Ps. 24. 1, 2). To Thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul: in Thee, O my God, I put my trust; let me be not ashamed. V.: Glory to the Father . . . -- Remember, O Lord ....

For those of you who are Catholics - especially those who are traditionally oriented - Angelqueen.org now has a Catholic News ticker for your web site and RSS feeds available HERE.The News feed is updated several times daily. You can also get feeds for the latest forum posts or daily Martyrology if you like.Other areas you may be interested in is the Traditional Latin Mass, illustrated and explained, the 7-step Rosary or the weekly 1962 Sunday Missal Mass readings/propers.God bless.

An explanation of the HOLY MASS in union with THE PASSION AND DEATH OF OUR DIVINE LORD AT MASS, THE PRIEST: JESUS: Enters the Sanctuary Enters Garden of Olives Begins prayers at the foot of the Altar Begins prayer in the garden Says the Confiteor Faints and falls down in agony Ascends steps and kisses the Altar Is betrayed by Judas with a kiss Goes to the book at Epistle side Is led prisoner to Annas Reads the Introit Is falsely accused by Annas Goes to middle, recites “Kyrie Eleison” Is brought to Caiphas; denied thrice by Peter Turns...

Pope Pius XII on the "Suicide of altering the faith in her liturgy" Msgr. Eugene Pacelli, the future Pope Pius XII, made the astonishing prophecy on the future upheavel in the Church: "I am worried by the Blessed Virgin's messages to Lucy of Fatima. This persistence of Mary about the dangers which menace the Church is a divine warning against the suicide of altering the Faith, in Her liturgy, Her theology and Her soul. … I hear all around me innovators who wish to dismantle the Sacred Chapel, destroy the universal flame of the Church, reject Her ornaments and make...

1962 Sunday Missal Mass Readings/Propers for Quinquagesima Sunday   Colors:  Purple   INTROIT  Psalm 30: 3-4Be Thou unto me a God, a Protector, and a place of refuge, to save me: for Thou are my strength and my refuge: and for Thy Name's sake Thou wilt lead me, and nourish me. -- (Ps. 30. 2). In Thee, O Lord, have I hoped, let me never be confounded: deliver me in Thy justice, and save me. V.: Glory be to the Father . . . -- Be Thou unto me a God, a Protector . . .   COLLECT -We...

Ken Tanner informs me that my attempt last Sunday at blogging in epigrammatic style was not as successful as I hoped, for he has come upon some testimony that the following was found ambiguous by some readers: "As nearly as I can tell, the theological justification for the musical program of the megachurch is that it brings in far more people than it drives away." I shall here try to remedy the defect. The observation arose from meditation on the horrifying visit my wife and I made to the Evangelical church where I grew up, evidently now conducting itself as...

1962 Missal Mass Readings/Propers for the Second Sunday After the Epiphany Colors:  Green   INTROIT  Psalm 65:4 Let all the earth adore Thee, O God, and sing to Thee: let it sing a psalm to Thy Name, O Most High. -- (Ps.65. 1, 2). Shout with joy to God, all the earth, sing ye a psalm to His Name: give glory to His praise. V.: Glory be to the Father . . . -- Let all the earth adore Thee . . .   COLLECT - O almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things both in heaven...

The March on Rome--1971 Editor’s Note: After the abundant coverage of the Pilgrimages to Chartres that has appeared in these columns over the last decade or so, I fear that the significance of the following report—Michael’s first in an American newspaper—may be overlooked. We must recall that when this report was published in June 1971, the New Mass was in its infant stage and the Liturgical Revolution’s destruction had not yet been realized. The Novus Ordo was still avant-garde, and those who opposed it were regularly lampooned as backward-looking Catholics who were utterly “out of sync” with the times. In...

"Expect the worst, and you’ll never be disappointed." Some people, and especially lots of liberal media pundits, seem to live by that philosophy. As I look forward to the New Year I believe that a spirit of optimism and hope is appropriate. I personally prefer great expectations instead of cynical pessimism any day. So here are some good things I’m hoping for in 2005. On the domestic front, I believe that we are going to see the influence of real, true blue conservatives continue to increase as we work overtime to build and strengthen our base nationwide. The fact is,...

An online guide to the Latin Low Mass has been added to the Angelqueen site. Using a variety of sources, the Mass has been divided into sections with narrative explanation, illustration, history and background. The Latin is side by side with the English exegesis/translation. There are also sections on the altar setup,  the vestments, and the furnishings and equipment with photos and descriptions. You can start at the intro and click through the entire mass by hitting the "next" link on each page. Or use the table of contents to find various sections.One reason it was put together was to...

Una Voce Federation Announces Support of Juventutem Festival 2005 In response to the invitation of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, youth attached to the traditional Latin liturgy (Mass of St. Pius V) will organize a festival in Cologne, Germany as part of World Youth Day 2005 (WYD) between August 10-21. The Juventutem festival will consist of a delegation of youth led by Mgr. Fernando Rifan, Apostolic Administrator of the Union of St John Vianney and Bishop of Campos, Brazil. Young people from more than 20 countries are expected to join the bishop. Chaplains to the delegation will be provided...

Though many think traditionalist Catholics are "stuck in the Dark Ages," "old fashioned," or whatever similar label that will be used, two new daily Missals are about to be released that used state-of-the-art typsetting technology in the production process. Both use the 1962 juxta typica (typical edition) of the Missale Romanum, the last edition released before the Novus Ordo. The first one that will be released is the 1962 Roman Catholic Daily Missal, which is published by Angelus Press, which is based in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Angelus, which is affiliated with the Society of St. Pius X, has produced...

Current 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1990s 1980s     November 2004 The present historical reality. From Conservatism to Traditionalism FATHER X(A priest of the Northern Province) Introduction: Demolishing the Faith to Idolise ManI converted to Catholicism at 20 years of age. Eight years later I went to seminary. Here I was told that "it took the Catholic Church 400 years to hear the Holy Spirit at Vatican II and realise that Luther was right". We were given the tool of Non-Directive Counselling for Pastoral Care, and studied Erik Erikson’s "Eight Stages of Life" as spirituality (hand-in-hand with having...

Una Voce HomeNewsContact Message from Mrs. Michael (Maria) Davies Mrs. Maria Davies has received a great many messages of condolence from around the world and her family has been overwhelmed by the number of Masses that have been offered for the repose of Michael's soul. She says: "My heartfelt thanks for your sympathy and kind words on the loss of my dear husband. Only a few months ago he wrote these words to a bereaved friend: "We do indeed know that what seems to be an end is, in fact, a beginning...." I feel so fortunate to know that...

Bill O'Reilly, one of the most ardent defenders of Christmas interviewed Peter Boyles of KHOW 630am radio about the talk radio and grass roots movement that put Christmas back into the annual Parade of Lights celebration here in Denver, Colorado. The local talk show hosts here in Denver who led the charge were Gunny Bob Newman, Mike Rosen, Donna Star all on KOA 850am and Dan Caplis on KHOW 630am. Add to that the coverage on FoxNews, Michelle Malkin's Lump of Coal campaign idea and the grass roots effort from the great Americans in our state and electronic activism from...

1962 Missal Mass Readings/Propers for the Forth Sunday of Advent Colors:  Violet   INTROIT  Isaias 45: 8 Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the Just: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Savior. -- (Ps. 18. 2). The heavens show forth the glory of God: and the firmament declareth the work of His hands. V.: Glory to the Father . . . -- Drop down dew, ye heavens . . .   COLLECT - O Lord, we beseech Thee, stir up Thy power, and come, and with great might succor us:...

The belief that children best learn the truth when they are surrounded by beauty is what, eight years ago, inspired a Congregation of Dominican teaching sisters to accept a 16th century chateau in ruins on the condition that they turn it into a school. In taking on the restoration of the ancient chateau of the lords of Kernabat, in Celtic Brittany, the Dominicans of the Holy Name of Jesus were living the words of Pope St. Pius X, written nearly 100 years before to the superiors of the Congregation. They had written to ask counsel, whether to flee an anti-Catholic...

SCRANTON, Pa. (CNS) -- Bishop Joseph F. Martino of Scranton has decreed the suppression of the Society of St. John, citing its financial instability, its failure to follow church law and the scandal caused by allegations of sexual molestation of minors by two of its founders. The society has caused "grievous financial burdens for the diocese" that could amount to several million dollars, he said. Priests who had left a schismatic traditionalist organization, the Society of St. Pius X, to return to the Catholic Church, established the Society of St. John in 1998. They received canonical authorization for the society...

On the Gunny Bob Newman show and the Donna Star show here in Denver on KOA 850am tonight they have been talking about Denver mayor Hickenlooper's decision to ban the words 'Merry Christmas' from the traditional Parade of Lights downtown parade as well as any 'Christmas' float.

The Catholic Church, particularly in Brisbane, has been embroiled in an ideological tug-of-war between traditionalists and those who have sought to modernise and liberalise the ancient institution. The Latin Mass is symbolic of the church's traditional base and it's striking a chord with young Catholics as well as old. At 25 years of age, trainee priest Damonn Sypher is learning the Latin rites at his seminary and is convinced it's the future of the Catholic Church. Mr Sypher said having Mass in a language foreign to most contemporary ears was no impediment to its impact on parishioners. "The Mass is...

Wednesday, November 03, 2004 Catholic Alternative History Thread A reader writes: You should proclaim a contest for a Catholic Science Fiction short story, scenario or story outline.. The theme: Vatican II never happens. The exercise: start in 1959 and extrapolate forward from "actual" current events and trends in Church spirituality, governance and culture at that point in time and weave an altentate history of the Catholic Church, al la Henry Turtledove or Paoul Anderson. Examples of Catholic alternate history "counterfactuals": a. The Tridentine Latin Mass is preserved, but as a "dialogue Mass" ((congregational responses to the Prayers at the Foot...

Faith Factor Proves Key in U.S. ElectionsWednesday, November 03, 2004 By Sam KastensmidtIn an election that recorded the highest rate of voter turnout since the controversial 1968 Presidential election (Richard Nixon vs. Hubert Humphrey), President George W. Bush has been reelected with the highest number of popular votes in U.S. history. Amidst this flood of voters, pollsters have been thoroughly surprised by the number one issue cited by American voters — “moral issues.” The “Values Vote” Drives Results The morning following the election, the Washington Post summed up the Bush victory. “The Bush campaign super-charged the ‘moral minority.’ Exit polls showed...

Until modern times, there existed no form of legitimacy in the Middle East outside of Islam. Rulers ruled in the name of God; assassins struck them down in the name of God. The assassinations of the early caliphs and the struggle between the Sunni rulers and the Assassins in the Middle Ages took precisely this form: each side claimed to act in accord with divine will, revealed in divine texts. Religion played a crucial role in the rationale of assassination, but it also played a crucial role in the rationale of government, law, and warfare—indeed, of everything. This invocation of...

There's a poll at PBS asking for votes about gay marriage. Needs FReeping.

GATE OF HEAVEN: THE SOLEMN CONSECRATION OF ST. MARY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC ORATORY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (60:00) NEW On May 31st, 2003, this Solemn Consecration was performed by the Most Rev. Bishop of La Cross, Raymond L. Burke. This ceremony is shown in all its parts: (1) The purification & dedication of the Church; (2) The translocation of the relics; (3) Consecration of the Church; and, (4) Celebration of the first pontifical high mass, using the traditional Latin rite of the Liturgy Wednesday October 6, 2004 10:00 PM Saturday October 9, 2004 1:00 PM Sunday October 10, 2004 10:00 AM

The doctrine of indulgences is, in my experience, one of the most difficult teachings of the Church to understand, and even harder to defend. This is, perhaps, because it exists on a spiritual plane that is so entirely other-worldly, it's hard to wrap our finite minds around it. Add to that the fact that there are no Scripture verses that explicitly refer to indulgences, and that the doctrine of indulgences rests more on Scriptural principles than anything, and you've got one very difficult teaching to grasp. I've read books on the subject, and I've listened to other speakers talk about...

Traditionalist crisis draws cautious Vatican response Vatican, Sep. 13 (CWNews.com) - Responding to a crisis within the schismatic Society of St. Pius X, Vatican officials are declining to make any official statement, but quietly reminding traditionalist priests that they can reconciled with the Holy See. Divisions within the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in France reached a peak on September 5 when the traditionalist group's leader, Bishop Bernard Fellay, announced the expulsion of two French priests who had criticized the Society's leadership. The expelled clerics-- led by Father Philippe Laguérie, the pastor of a large French traditionalist community-- had...

Can anyone point me in the direction of good books on the catechism, apologetics or the traditional faith that are intelligent, interesting and wouldn't be "off-puttting" to someone who has an interest in traditional Catholicism? I've read St. Joseph's Baltimore, but I'm wondering what else is out there or if anyone has any further recommendations. This person is very special to me and I would like her to understand the faith and why traditionalists practice the faith as they do. She's a baptized Catholic who is currently very interested in tradition. This is not to offend Novus Ordo attendees, but...

The 1962 Missal Epistle and Gospel for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost EPISTLE Galatians 5: 16-24Brethren: Walk in the spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lusts of the flesh: for the flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary one to another, so that you do not the things that you would. But if you are led by the spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are fornication, uncleanness, immodesty, luxury, idolatry, witchcrafts, enmities, contentions, emulations, wraths, quarrels, dissensions, sects, envies, murders,...

Targeting networks such as FamilyNet, The Travel Channel, The Total Living Network, Good Life TV and PBS, the program celebrates the beauty and romance of a wedding while presenting the truth in a marriage based on a covenant.

THE PROTOCOL AGREEMENT OF THE VATICAN AND ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE Signed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre on May 5, 1988 I, Marcel Lefebvre, archbishop-bishop emeritus of Tulle, along with the members of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X, which I founded: 1. We promise always to be faithful to the Catholic Church and to the Roman Pontiff, its supreme pastor, the vicar of Christ, successor of blessed Peter in his primacy and head of the body of bishops. 2. We declare that we will accept the doctrine...

The 1962 Missal Epistle and Gospel for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost EPISTLE 2 Corinthians 3: 4-9Brethren: Such confidence we have through Christ towards God. Not that we are sufficient to think anything of ourselves, as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God. Who also hath made us fit ministers of the new testament, not in the letter, but in the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit quickeneth. Now if the ministration of death, engraven with letters upon stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses, for...

A Traditional Pilgrimage Right Here in America What: Ninth Annual Pilgrimage for Restoration When: September 15-18, 2004 Where: Lake George, NY to Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, NY How: 75-miles of hiking on foot (modified pilgrimage available for young & old) Who: Sponsored by National Coalition of Clergy & Laity, with pilgrimage support by the Company of St. Rene Goupil. Up to 150 pilgrims expected for full march plus up to 600 on final day (Saturday) for 7-mile pilgrimage from Blessed Kateri Tekawitha Shrine to North American Martyrs Shrine Why: Restoration of True Devotion to Mary, Queen...

Ladies and Gentlemen, we in the Born Again Christian, pro-traditional family community of the United States of America are at war. We are at war with the forces of evil, the forces of he who has been called baal, the son of perdition... Over the last few weeks we have demonstrated and documented the insidious attack on us and our families by those in business: ...Now we will show you how, with the help and corrupt legal guidance of the ACLU, the Hannaford corporations and corrupt, degenerate political entities, such as the Baldacci administration here in Maine, do not fear...

MONROE -- Raising a family can be challenging at the best of times, especially for parents who maintain careers during the wonder years. After-school activities keep soccer moms and dads on the run, and making alternate arrangements on the "Mom, I-don't-feel-so-good" days can be a strategic nightmare. One Monroe family manages to juggle the professional careers of two parents with the busy lives of five children, without dropping the baby or losing sight of what's important. Peter and Christine Kelly are raising their brood of children on the outskirts of Monroe, with 170 acres to keep the children entertained and...

Recently the SSPX published a book titled "Priest, Where Is Thy Mass? Mass, Where Is Thy Priest." The SSPX mailed a free copy of the book to the Catholic priests in America, all 45,915 of them. Over 300 have actually begun correspondence with the priests involved and with the SSPX. A review of this book and discussion of the issues involved can be viewed on-line at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1173010/posts Unfortunately, with priests with whom I've discussed this book the common concern was that the book underestimates the first and primary hurdle for any priest, especially our retired priests. These priests need to...