The Inspired Traditionalist

Birthday Wishes

2009-07-16T09:36:00.003-04:00

A Very Happy Birthday To Tom Fitzpatrick of Recta Ratio.
Have a great Day and treat yourself to something good
You deserve it and work so hard, so enjoy a treat or two or more...... today

Welcome Kaylie Jade!!!

2009-06-01T09:43:00.001-04:00

My granddaughter, Kaylie Jade, was born on May 21, at 12:02 pm, measuring 19.5 inches and weighing 6 pounds and 11 ounces. She is steadily gaining and growing in alertness (and not sleeping much). She and her mom are doing fine (though more sleep would help). She is a joy and a blessing (even though she doesn't sleep as much as anyone would like!).
God bless her.

Please pray for us all!

In Just A Six Month Span....

2009-03-04T14:21:00.003-05:00

We have been very busy this past 6 months or so

My daughter has had a very difficult pregnancy
She has been in and out of the hospital and been dehydrated. she has had to have IV's to replace fluids and medication for severe migranes due to vomitting

She has actually lost weight during her pregnancy and has been very sick
Now the vomitting is settling down but she still sick a few times a week, but trust me this is much better than what she was going through, with hours of constant illness
Food is going in very slowly now, but she is still able to eat now where we are not concerned for her or the baby's health

She has been sent to Yale (a big specialty hospital in Connecticut)and she has had several ultrasounds and all is well so far
The baby hasn't been cooperating enough to turn so the doctors can see her heart completely so this is why they keep trying with the 5 ultrasounds and now # 6 scheduled for next week
She is so very active the doctors have a hard time getting pictures of her
I think she is going to be a handful for momma, lol

My son had some surgery as well. He had a very bad infection in his mouth, due to a bad wisdom tooth. They had to actually scrape and remove part of the jaw bone. He lost 35 pounds from not being able to eat. He ended up with TMJ as well.

This Mom has been a very worried mom, but, been praying like crazy
I think I have invoked every saint imaginable lately from St Gerard, to Saint Monica, to Saint Pellegrine and of course our Blessed Mother's ears have probably had heard enough by now, lol

My dad also had surgery in this span of the past six months
I was a bit scary for a while but he is doing well

I have had two surgeries as well and I am likely to have a third one soon

I would really appreciate the prayers
I am so grateful for all the prayers so far from everyone and all the kindness
Blogger world has some pretty terrific people

Also, both of my children have moved, thank goodness in the area, and I can still see them frequently. This has been a great thing for both of my kids. They are very happy in their new homes and I am extremely happy for them.

We are getting ready for a baby shower at the end of the month
BTW, we are having a baby girl...Kaylie
I am so excited
I can hardly wait for her to get here
She is due to make her presence know on May 15th
Oh... I am sure she won't be spoiled,lol

So as you can see I kind of have an excuse for being a slacker blogger
I really have some things I would like to get out there to post and hope to do so soon

Please continue to pray for my family
We don't have any big serious issues, Thank God and to The Blessed Mother, St Gerard and all the saints we have been praying for their intercession

2008-09-29T16:06:00.002-04:00

I have just found out that I am going to be a grandma, actually I am a grandma.

My daughter,Ashley, is expecting her first child at the end of May, early June.

Please keep her in your prayers for a healthy pregnancy.

She is having a good bout of "morning sickness" right now.
She looks a little green
We know this is a good sign that everything is progressing normally.

Now, I have been a "Slacker Blogger", can you just imagine when the baby comes?

Wow! How life gets busy.

We are so excited as first time grandparents can be.

RIP Fr. Fitzpatrick

2008-07-22T14:14:00.010-04:00

This past Sunday Fr. Kevin Fitzpatrick passed away from complications due to recent surgery. This is a huge loss.

Thank You for all your prayers and please continue to pray for his soul

See the Web site for directions

http://www.stjohnsstamford.com/directions.htm

For the Funeral Services
http://www.funeralquestions.com/obits/cognetta/memorial.asp?listing_id=112039

Also you can see the St. Gregory Society Web Site for info
http://www.saint-gregory.org/

Requiescat in Pace

Happy Birthday

2008-07-16T08:00:00.000-04:00

July 16 2008

Happy Birthday wishes and prayers to Tom Fitzpatrick of Recta Ratio

Whom happens NOT to be an OLD Man, lol

Happy Birthday Partner!

Prayer Request

2008-07-07T10:57:00.002-04:00

I know I have become a slacker blogger

I need to ask you to please keep in your prayers a very Tradtional Priest who says Mass at Sacred Heart Church where I attend Mass

His name is Fr. Kevin Fitzpatrick

Father has been a wonderful supporter of The St. Gregory Society in New Haven, Connecticut

He was taken to the hospital and had surgery and we were told it was serious

Please keep him in your prayers

Have I been Slacker Blogger or What???

2008-02-23T14:11:00.002-05:00

Well I haven't been doing too much out here in "Blogger World"
I have been reading and doing my usual Lenten prayers.
Not too much else!

I ask for you to keep my Mom in your prayers who has been practically bed ridden for the past seven weeks. She has just been able to get out for Sunday Mass in the past two weeks and she pays the price for it for several days at least.

This has all be due to a problem with her back. She is seeing a new doctor this week coming up and will hopefully be getting some injections to help illeviate her pain and make her more mobile

She has had a rough beginning to the year. Last year she had two heart attacks.
She doesn't complain a bit. A real trooper

I will try to become a better blogger after Lent, lol

Hope all of you are doing well???

Pass the word along!!!!

2008-01-29T09:59:00.000-05:00

Holy Trinity in Boston, Now has the Traditional Mass again!!
February 10th at 9:00am

They have been without this Mass for a long time.
It is now earlier in the day as well, allowing for folks to start there day out with Mass early instead of waiting all day to go to Mass.

See how the triumphant hand of Our Blessed Mother prevails!!!

Respect and Traditionalism

2008-01-25T10:52:00.000-05:00

I have been involved in some discussions lately on respect, especially in the instances of women.

It seems that murders involving women have been a huge topic of discussion, that seems to have people questioning the safety and respect of human life

Maria Lauterbach was a young pregnant marine who lost her life violently, as well as the life of her unborn baby.

There was an incident in a town close to where I live, where two men raped and murdered a doctor's wife and his two daughters

In the discussions I have been involved in, opened the oppportunity for me to bring up our faith and the respect which Our Lord has for His Mother and how men should model His example.

Also in reference to respectability, how the Catholic faith has the only two examples of respect for both species of the sexes.

Mary is our model for woman and Jesus for our men

If we follow that love and respect that they had for each other then there wouldn't be any senseless murders or disrespect for human beings at all.

It is seen especially in the Traditional Mass. Altar servers assisting women from the altar rails after receiving communion is a prime example of treating a woman like a "lady". Now that is respect.
Do you see this occur anywhere else?
Of course also, we see in our churches how the mother of a bride and bridegroom is walked down the aisle.

Woman who wear veils or head coverings show the respect for Jesus, and in turn we also get respect, respect that we deserve. We are not distractions when we cover one of our most precious and beautiful aspects of our womanhood. Instead we focus on what we are in that church for, and that is praise and worship of God.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2007-12-20T15:16:00.000-05:00

We all tend to be very busy at least I know I have been.

I would like to take the time to wish all a Very Merry Christmas

We have been very blessed with the Motu Proprio this year and I have enjoyed watching the expansion of The Mass.

Connecticut has been very blessed with wonderful priests here that are willing to say the Traditional Mass for us

We have been given a wonderful "early" Christmas present, Thanks to our Holy Father.
Please keep him in your daily prayers along with our priests, who are extremely busy at this time of the year.

So as all of us are busy with preparations for Christmas please don't forget to remember those less fortunate, those suffering from illness or depression or financial difficulties and may be unemployed
We may not be able to give monetarily, but our prayers are so much more the beneficial for them.

God Bless and Merry Christmas and A Very Happy New year!

Preparing For Christmas

2007-12-01T11:09:00.000-05:00

Everywhere we go we see signs at this time of the year, letting us know how many shopping days are left until Christmas.

Every Year that goes by we are reminded of how to be "politically correct" in regard to the "Holidays".

Now we wouldn't want to offend anyone now would we
Can't put a creche up at work, now certain places can't have a "Christmas Tree".

Well I am offended and that doesn't matter though, does it?
Most Christians would agree with me that "Christmas" is not celebrated correctly

Heck, most Catholics don't prepare properly either and get caught up in the materialism of the Season

Prepare for the coming of the Lord.
What happened to "good old prayer"

Do we have Advent Wreaths in our homes and a Jesse Tree possibly?

Those are much more important than those despicable blow up lawn decorations that I despise
I tell people that I wish I had one of those dart shooters and every lawn displaying those despicable sights I could pop them as I drive by, putting a whole new meaning to "drive by shootings", lol

Oh and if I see "Merry X-Mas" I just want to scream!!!!!

I suggest that we establish family prayer and maybe on Christmas day having a cake and singing "Happy Birthday to Jesus". Let's give our children the right message.

Here below just gives some things that you and your family can do to prepare for the birth of Our Savior
Fish Eaters has some great stuff. alos there are feast days to be observed and don't forforget that Christmas doesn't end after we open our gifts on Christmas Day
Don't take those trees down yet!

http://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent1.html
http://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent2.html
http://www.fisheaters.com/adventcribs.html
http://www.fisheaters.com/adventcribs.html
http://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent9.html
http://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent12.html
http://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent12.html
http://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent10.html

Very Exciting News

2007-11-13T11:39:00.000-05:00

The Traditional Latin Mass coming to a location near ME!!!!!

And will be said by Fr. Cipolla.

Fr. Cipolla says Mass now at Sacred Heart in New Haven, where I attend mass
This trip is about 40 minutes every Sunday

I hope that we get a large outcome. Fr. gives the most wonderful homilies and the Mass is so very beautiful
I am looking forward to this

The Mass will be celebrated here very close to my home
on November 18th at 6pm in Waterbury, Connecticut
The Immaculate Conception
This is only ten minutes from my home

I wish only that this could be a morning Mass, but I sure won't complain for now, lol

Please come and join us and support the Mass

Where Have I Been??

2007-10-16T16:10:00.000-04:00

Ok I have not been a very good girl when it comes to taking care of my site here!!

I have been having a great time with making crafts and going to craft fairs and apple picking, and doing all kinds of preserving and canning. I also crochet and have been busy making presents for Christmas

I owe my daughter a blanket that I have been putting off....so I need to make sure that it is done for Christmas. Bad Ginny...this should have been her birthday gift

And speaking of that beautiful young woman!!!
Happy Birthday to you, today at the wonderful age of 19.....and as you make your Mom older and older...Thanks!! LOL

I also don't have internet service at the moment so this makes it difficult to post as well

I am not gone just lighter blogging in the next few months

Hope everyone is well in Blogosphere!!!

Been Busy, Very Busy

2007-09-08T15:00:00.000-04:00

Since I no longer have internet access at home I have been getting a lot accomplished. I have read three books on Padre Pio and all I can say is WOW!

Well that is not true. I have learned so many things about this wonderful saint. He was truly a priest that many priests would have longed to be like. I think he is a great role model for all priests. He endured so much, and did so without any second thought to himself. He truly took on the role of "shephard". The spiritual children he accepted were truly his concern. Their well being and their souls were truly what he lived for. Now how many priests can say that they put their faithful in front of themselves? Or for that matter, how many of us can say we put others before ourselves as well.

He even went as far as to write to his spiritual children and tell them that he cared and needed to know how they were doing! Amazing! a true loving soul!

I have to say if you have never read books on St. Pio, then don't deny yourself the opportunity.

I have been also getting crafts ready for a fair at the end of the month.
I am looking forward to a good showing and unlike the fair I attended in August.........
Well let's just say that it was unprofitable
Well I hope everyone is having a wonderful end of the summer
I am looking forward to the Fall. My favorite time of year
Can't wait to go apple picking and can apples, and applesauces and apple butter
Yummy!!!!!!

Computer Issues Again!! UGHHH

2007-08-07T18:10:00.000-04:00

I haven't been posting lately due to computer issues, let's just say!

I have found a comfortable seat (cough, cough) at the Libray and have been jonesing to post for a while.

Well it has been a month now and since th news of the Motu Proprio there have been some interesting articles. Some good and some, not so good.

A priest about 10 minutes from where I live, Bethlehem Ct. is possibly going to say the Tridentine Mass.

I lived in Bethlehem for about 6-7 years after moving from Staten Island, NY.

As of now Fr. Looney, whom I am also familiar with, is offerring a Novus Ordo "Latin Mass"
There is a very good possiblility that he may start saying the Tridentine Rite using the 1962 Missal. Please keep this one in your prayers. This will make for a much closer commute for me. I now travel about 40 minutes to hear Mass, and ten minutes would be wonderful

I have also read an article, about a local priest who is not in as much favor, of the Mass being revitalized and encouraged. His statement was that he was certain that there wasn't a real need for the Mass of 1962 and that the people want to feel like they belong and it isn't possible with the Tridentine Mass. He thinks it will prove to be futile.

Now most of you that have gotten to know me, know that I am working on my sarcasim. I really try, but sometimes I slip.......
I will try and give it a whirl, here goes...
It is obvious through my observations of this priest that he is very liberal
Hence, the dyed hair and the the trying.... to fit into the "groove" with the teenagers
He actually thinks it is ok to promote rock videos as a way of relating to our faith with the teens
Hey Padre, how about some great Patron Saints as Heroes??
OPPPPs there goes that sarcasm, darn
Needless to say, you can imagine how I feel about that?

I am disturbed at the priests who don't have the same respect as they should toward the Mass of pre-Vatican II. In fact I think that they should encourage the Pope .....and well, some are just not doing so.
Wasn't there supposed to be a vow of obedience somewhere in here?
Oh dear, did that sound sarcastic...oooppps!
You see by not encouraging and making it sound that this is not so meaningful is very degrading and offensive to the Traditonal Catholic and also not very Christian as well
Actually, it puts me in the occasion of sin. I don't want to criticize a priest, but I also want to get my point across on my feelings.
They neglect to think, oh how that is so common among us all.
We forget to think of what our action, reponses and lack of responses does to affect the other person
So now as we continue this struggle to keep our Tradional Faith growing and encouraged, continue praying to the Blessed Mother and the Holy Ghost for help in changing our ways

In The Words of St Ambrose.....

2007-07-09T07:00:00.000-04:00

Summorum Pontificum
In discussions, this brings me to some thoughts that we should consider:

People have been saying that they can't even get their family members to support them in this celebration. They act like "big deal", who cares!

They have responded to "Ask someone to come to a Mass" with you, "Well, If I can't even get a family member to come to show support for me, or what this stands for in the church, then what, "get someone who doesn't give a hoot about you to go with you"? HAH!

Yes this can be very discouraging. It is a real let down to want to share this with your loved ones and they act like you were discussing the weather with them. This is HUGE to you, but they don't understand that. Yes, you are overjoyed and you feel stifled and can't express this with them It is a major shame. This is "BIG" to Traditionalists, folks! It is if you had a baby, or some other important landmark in your life, and can't share it with them! Imagine the Heartache!

So we have to continue to take this into consideration. To know that they are, and I hate to use this word, but they are ignorant to our blessings and graces.

We have to try. We have to continue to pray! Prayer is what got us to this point July 7th, 2007 We can't move mountains in one day!

So Now, onto something else that is not a case of ignorance

In the words of St Ambrose:

"Ignorance is no excuse when we have neglected to learn what we are obliged to know"

Then there were discussions and thoughts about how once the priest start acting on this, and trying to expand the Mass and Sacraments , they can find themselves meeting up with an "unworthy opponent".

This will happen, of course

I know that I don't want to think about this but........The reality of this is factual.

There are going to be Bishops that don't want any part of this Summorum Pontificum.

Before they go ahead and send these beautiful priests off to "for the better of his vocation", or "It is the needs of......." is why he was sent to the Hospital as a chaplain", or "Prison Chaplain", or......I think you see where I am coming from...

Remember those words........You will have to answer to........WHO??????

Remember who the Judge is? It is not yourself

You won't be fooling anyone here either!

Even if you think in your own mind that you are justifying it you can't. HE KNOWS!

REJOICE! Sing Te Deum

2007-07-08T09:30:00.000-04:00

Today we should sing Te Deum

We should be celebrating and Rejoicing in this good news!

Let's continue our prayers and especially those of Thanksgivings for the blessing that has been bestowed upon us

Thank God, our Blessed Mother and All the Angels and Saints

Thank The Holy Father for his fiat. He indeed said Yes!!

I would love to here about what your celebration plans are.

Share the news with people and maybe ask someone

to come along with you to a Mass

This is the time to encourage other Catholics

to come see what the celebrating is all about

Also, see an interview conducted by Gerald

At Closed Cafeteria by Bishop Cordileone who

came to Connecticut to celebrate Mass in

Stamford's St Mary's Parish

Thank You Holy Father

2007-07-07T08:00:00.000-04:00

Well, Here it is What we have all been so patiently waiting for
Summorum Pontificum

There are so many sites that will be giving us their interpretations and so many news sites to link to to get the latest information.

See Letter Below from Catholic World News

RORATE CAELI

Thank You Holy Father for this wonderful gift!

We have been waiting two years for this blessing!

This is what Traditional Catholics have been praying for!

Our Prayers have been answered! Praise Be God!

Thank You God Our Father!

Thank You Blessed Mother! For Your intervention, we know this would not have been possible without you

Thank You to All the Priests, Bishops and Cardinals for your support and Encouragement of This Motu Proprio

This is indeed and very special Occasion and Celebration and Thanksgivings are in full swing today and in the upcoming weeks

Prayers will continue!

This is one of the happiest days of My Life!

Because we have been given New spiritual Life today!

What more can Traditionalists, or Catholics ask for on this Special Day!

I am choked up aand at a loss for words. There is nothing that could have made my day more happy than this at this time.

Your Holiness, You are a man of integrity, of true living faith, a shepherd we can count on, a man who deserves complete respect, a true servant of Christ....and so much more

I will increase my prayers for you with such fervor.

Thank You! Bless You! Holy Father! I Love You! I Truly do! Tears of Joy, roll down our faces!

We are so VERY proud of your courage and strength!

APOSTOLIC LETTER SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM

OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF BENEDICT XVI

GIVEN MOTU PROPRIO

INTRODUCTION:

Unofficial Vatican Information Service Translation, amended where needed]It has been the constant concern of the Supreme Pontiffs, and up to the present time, to ensure that the Church of Christ offers a worthy ritual to the Divine Majesty, 'to the praise and glory of His name,' and 'to the benefit of all His Holy Church.'Since time immemorial it has been necessary - as it is also for the future - to maintain the principle according to which 'each particular Church must concur with the universal Church, not only as regards the doctrine of the faith and the sacramental signs, but also as regards the usages universally accepted by uninterrupted apostolic tradition, which must be observed not only to avoid errors but also to transmit the integrity of the faith, because the Church's law of prayer corresponds to her law of faith.'

(1)Among the pontiffs who showed that requisite concern, particularly outstanding is the name of St. Gregory the Great, who made every effort to ensure that the new peoples of Europe received both the Catholic faith and the treasures of worship and culture that had been accumulated by the Romans in preceding centuries. He commanded that the form of the sacred liturgy as celebrated in Rome (concerning both the Sacrifice of Mass and the Divine Office) be conserved. He took great concern to ensure the dissemination of monks and nuns who, following the Rule of St. Benedict, together with the announcement of the Gospel illustrated with their lives the wise provision of their Rule that 'nothing should be placed before the work of God.' In this way the sacred liturgy, celebrated according to the Roman use, enriched not only the faith and piety but also the culture of many peoples. It is known, in fact, that the Latin liturgy of the Church in its various forms, in each century of the Christian era, has been a spur to the spiritual life of many saints, has reinforced many peoples in the virtue of religion and fecundated their piety.Many other Roman pontiffs, in the course of the centuries, showed particular solicitude in ensuring that the sacred liturgy accomplished this task more effectively. Outstanding among them is St. Pius V who, sustained by great pastoral zeal and following the exhortations of the Council of Trent, renewed the entire liturgy of the Church, oversaw the publication of liturgical books amended and 'renewed in accordance with the norms of the Fathers,' and provided them for the use of the Latin Church.One of the liturgical books of the Roman rite is the Roman Missal, which developed in the city of Rome and, with the passing of the centuries, little by little took forms very similar to that it has had in recent times.'It was towards this same goal that succeeding Roman Pontiffs directed their energies during the subsequent centuries in order to ensure that the rites and liturgical books were brought up to date and when necessary clarified. From the beginning of this century they undertook a more general reform.'

(2) Thus our predecessors Clement VIII, Urban VIII, St. Pius X

(3), Benedict XV, Pius XII and Blessed John XXIII all played a part.In more recent times, Vatican Council II expressed a desire that the respectful reverence due to divine worship should be renewed and adapted to the needs of our time. Moved by this desire our predecessor, the Supreme Pontiff Paul VI, approved, in 1970, reformed and partly renewed liturgical books for the Latin Church. These, translated into the various languages of the world, were willingly accepted by bishops, priests and faithful. John Paul II amended the third typical edition of the Roman Missal. Thus Roman pontiffs have operated to ensure that 'this kind of liturgical edifice ... should again appear resplendent for its dignity and harmony.'

(4)But in some regions, no small numbers of faithful adhered and continue to adhere with great love and affection to the earlier liturgical forms. These had so deeply marked their culture and their spirit that in 1984 the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II, moved by a concern for the pastoral care of these faithful, with the special indult 'Quattuor abhinc anno," issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship, granted permission to use the Roman Missal published by Blessed John XXIII in the year 1962. Later, in the year 1988, John Paul II with the Apostolic Letter given as Motu Proprio, 'Ecclesia Dei,' exhorted bishops to make generous use of this power in favor of all the faithful who so desired. [ONLY LEGAL ARTICLES OFFICIALLY PROVIDED BY THE HOLY SEE]Our predecessor John Paul II having already considered the insistent petitions of these faithful, having listened to the views of the Cardinal Fathers of the Consistory of 22 March 2006, having reflected deeply upon all aspects of the question, invoked the Holy Spirit and trusting in the help of God, with these Apostolic Letters We establish the following:

Art. 1 The Roman Missal promulgated by Paul VI is the ordinary expression of the Lex orandi (Law of prayer) of the Catholic Church of the Latin rite. Nonetheless, the Roman Missal promulgated by St. Pius V and reissued by Bl. John XXIII is to be considered as an extraordinary expression of that same Lex orandi, and must be given due honour for its venerable and ancient usage. These two expressions of the Church’s Lex orandi will in no any way lead to a division in the Church’s Lex credendi (Law of belief). They are, in fact two usages of the one Roman rite.It is, therefore, permissible to celebrate the Sacrifice of the Mass following the typical edition of the Roman Missal promulgated by Bl. John XXIII in 1962 and never abrogated, as an extraordinary form of the Liturgy of the Church. The conditions for the use of this Missal as laid down by earlier documents Quattuor abhinc annis and Ecclesia Dei, are substituted as follows:

Art. 2 In Masses celebrated without the people, each Catholic priest of the Latin rite, whether secular or regular, may use the Roman Missal published by Bl. Pope John XXIII in 1962, or the Roman Missal promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1970, and may do so on any day with the exception of the Easter Triduum. For such celebrations, with either one Missal or the other, the priest has no need for permission from the Apostolic See or from his Ordinary.

Art. 3 Communities of Institutes of consecrated life and of Societies of apostolic life, of either pontifical or diocesan right, wishing to celebrate Mass in accordance with the edition of the Roman Missal promulgated in 1962, for conventual or “community” celebration in their oratories, may do so. If an individual community or an entire Institute or Society wishes to undertake such celebrations often, habitually or permanently, the decision must be taken by the Superiors Major, in accordance with the law and following their own specific decrees and statutes.

Art. 4 Celebrations of Mass as mentioned above in art. 2 may – observing all the norms of law – also be attended by faithful who, of their own free will, ask to be admitted.

Art. 5 § 1 In parishes, where there is a stable group of faithful who adhere to the earlier liturgical tradition, the pastor should willingly accept their requests to celebrate the Mass according to the rite of the Roman Missal published in 1962, and ensure that the welfare of these faithful harmonises with the ordinary pastoral care of the parish, under the guidance of the bishop in accordance with canon 392, avoiding discord and favouring the unity of the whole Church.§ 2 Celebration in accordance with the Missal of Bl. John XXIII may take place on working days; while on Sundays and feast days one such celebration may also be held.§ 3 For faithful and priests who request it, the pastor should also allow celebrations in this extraordinary form for special circumstances such as marriages, funerals or occasional celebrations, e.g. pilgrimages.§ 4 Priests who use the Missal of Bl. John XXIII must be qualified to do so [in good standing] and not juridically impeded.§ 5 In churches that are not parish or conventual churches, it is the duty of the Rector of the church to grant the above permission.

Art. 6 In Masses celebrated in the presence of the people in accordance with the Missal of Bl. John XXIII, the readings may be given in the vernacular, using editions recognised by the Apostolic See.

Art. 7 If a group of lay faithful, as mentioned in art. 5 § 1, has not obtained satisfaction to their requests from the pastor, they should inform the diocesan bishop. The bishop is strongly requested to satisfy their wishes. If he cannot arrange for such celebration to take place, the matter should be referred to the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei”.

Art. 8 A bishop who, desirous of satisfying such requests, but who for various reasons is unable to do so, may refer the problem to the Commission “Ecclesia Dei” to obtain counsel and assistance.

Art. 9 § 1 The pastor, having attentively examined all aspects, may also grant permission to use the earlier ritual for the administration of the Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage, Penance, and the Anointing of the Sick, if the good of souls would seem to require it.§ 2 Ordinaries are given the right to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation using the earlier Roman Pontifical, if the good of souls would seem to require it.§ 2 Clerics ordained “in sacris constitutis” may use the Roman Breviary promulgated by Bl. John XXIII in 1962.

Art. 10 The ordinary of a particular place, if he feels it appropriate, may erect a personal parish in accordance with can. 518 for celebrations following the ancient form of the Roman rite, or appoint a chaplain, while observing all the norms of law.

Art. 11 The Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” (5) , erected by John Paul II in 1988, continues to exercise its function. Said Commission will have the form, duties and norms that the Roman Pontiff wishes to assign it.

Art. 12 This Commission, apart from the powers it enjoys, will exercise the authority of the Holy See, supervising the observance and application of these dispositions.We order that everything We have established with these Apostolic Letters issued as Motu Proprio be considered as “established and decreed”, and to be observed from 14 September of this year, Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, whatever there may be to the contrary.From Rome, at St. Peter’s, 7 July 2007, third year of Our Pontificate.

General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 3rd ed., 2002, no. 397.
John Paul II, Apostolic Letter "Vicesimus quintus annus," 4 December 1988, 3: AAS 81 (1989), 899.
Ibid.
St. Pius X, Apostolic Letter Motu propio data, "Abhinc duos annos," 23 October 1913: AAS 5 (1913), 449-450; cf John Paul II, Apostolic Letter "Vicesimus quintus annus," no. 3: AAS 81 (1989), 899.
Cf John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Motu proprio data "Ecclesia Dei," 2 July 1988, 6: AAS 80 (1988), 1498

LETTER FROM POPE TO BISHOPS ON "SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM"
VATICAN CITY, JUL 7, 2007 (VIS)

From Catholic World News

- Given below is the text of the English- language version of Benedict XVI's Letter to all the bishops of the world concerning his Motu Proprio "Summorum Pontificum," which was published today:
"With great trust and hope, I am consigning to you as pastors the text of a new Apostolic Letter 'Motu Proprio data' on the use of the Roman liturgy prior to the reform of 1970. The document is the fruit of much reflection, numerous consultations and prayer.
"News reports and judgments made without sufficient information have created no little confusion. There have been very divergent reactions ranging from joyful acceptance to harsh opposition, about a plan whose contents were in reality unknown.
"This document was most directly opposed on account of two fears, which I would like to address somewhat more closely in this letter.
"In the first place, there is the fear that the document detracts from the authority of the Second Vatican Council, one of whose essential decisions - the liturgical reform - is being called into question.
"This fear is unfounded. In this regard, it must first be said that the Missal published by Paul VI and then republished in two subsequent editions by John Paul II, obviously is and continues to be the normal form - the 'Forma ordinaria' - of the Eucharistic liturgy. The last version of the 'Missale Romanum' prior to the Council, which was published with the authority of Pope John XXIII in 1962 and used during the Council, will now be able to be used as a 'Forma extraordinaria' of the liturgical celebration. It is not appropriate to speak of these two versions of the Roman Missal as if they were 'two rites.' Rather, it is a matter of a twofold use of one and the same rite.
"As for the use of the 1962 Missal as a 'Forma extraordinaria' of the liturgy of the Mass, I would like to draw attention to the fact that this Missal was never juridically abrogated and, consequently, in principle, was always permitted. At the time of the introduction of the new Missal, it did not seem necessary to issue specific norms for the possible use of the earlier Missal. Probably it was thought that it would be a matter of a few individual cases which would be resolved, case by case, on the local level. Afterwards, however, it soon became apparent that a good number of people remained strongly attached to this usage of the Roman Rite, which had been familiar to them from childhood. This was especially the case in countries where the liturgical movement had provided many people with a notable liturgical formation and a deep, personal familiarity with the earlier Form of the liturgical celebration. We all know that, in the movement led by Archbishop Lefebvre, fidelity to the old Missal became an external mark of identity; the reasons for the break which arose over this, however, were at a deeper level. Many people who clearly accepted the binding character of the Second Vatican Council, and were faithful to the Pope and the bishops, nonetheless also desired to recover the form of the sacred liturgy that was dear to them. This occurred above all because in many places celebrations were not faithful to the prescriptions of the new Missal, but the latter actually was understood as authorizing or even requiring creativity, which frequently led to deformations of the liturgy which were hard to bear. I am speaking from experience, since I too lived through that period with all its hopes and its confusion. And I have seen how arbitrary deformations of the liturgy caused deep pain to individuals totally rooted in the faith of the Church.
"Pope John Paul II thus felt obliged to provide, in his Motu Proprio 'Ecclesia Dei' (July 2, 1988), guidelines for the use of the 1962 Missal; that document, however, did not contain detailed prescriptions but appealed in a general way to the generous response of bishops towards the 'legitimate aspirations' of those members of the faithful who requested this usage of the Roman Rite. At the time, the Pope primarily wanted to assist the Society of St. Pius X to recover full unity with the Successor of Peter, and sought to heal a wound experienced ever more painfully. Unfortunately this reconciliation has not yet come about. Nonetheless, a number of communities have gratefully made use of the possibilities provided by the Motu Proprio. On the other hand, difficulties remain concerning the use of the 1962 Missal outside of these groups, because of the lack of precise juridical norms, particularly because bishops, in such cases, frequently feared that the authority of the Council would be called into question. Immediately after the Second Vatican Council it was presumed that requests for the use of the 1962 Missal would be limited to the older generation which had grown up with it, but in the meantime it has clearly been demonstrated that young persons too have discovered this liturgical form, felt its attraction and found in it a form of encounter with the Mystery of the Most Holy Eucharist, particularly suited to them. Thus the need has arisen for a clearer juridical regulation which had not been foreseen at the time of the 1988 Motu Proprio. The present norms are also meant to free bishops from constantly having to evaluate anew how they are to respond to various situations.
"In the second place, the fear was expressed in discussions about the awaited Motu Proprio, that the possibility of a wider use of the 1962 Missal would lead to disarray or even divisions within parish communities. This fear also strikes me as quite unfounded. The use of the old Missal presupposes a certain degree of liturgical formation and some knowledge of the Latin language; neither of these is found very often. Already from these concrete presuppositions, it is clearly seen that the new Missal will certainly remain the ordinary form of the Roman Rite, not only on account of the juridical norms, but also because of the actual situation of the communities of the faithful.
"It is true that there have been exaggerations and at times social aspects unduly linked to the attitude of the faithful attached to the ancient Latin liturgical tradition. Your charity and pastoral prudence will be an incentive and guide for improving these. For that matter, the two Forms of the usage of the Roman Rite can be mutually enriching: new Saints and some of the new Prefaces can and should be inserted in the old Missal. The 'Ecclesia Dei' Commission, in contact with various bodies devoted to the 'usus antiquior,' will study the practical possibilities in this regard. The celebration of the Mass according to the Missal of Paul VI will be able to demonstrate, more powerfully than has been the case hitherto, the sacrality which attracts many people to the former usage. The most sure guarantee that the Missal of Paul VI can unite parish communities and be loved by them consists in its being celebrated with great reverence in harmony with the liturgical directives. This will bring out the spiritual richness and the theological depth of this Missal.
"I now come to the positive reason which motivated my decision to issue this Motu Proprio updating that of 1988. It is a matter of coming to an interior reconciliation in the heart of the Church. Looking back over the past, to the divisions which in the course of the centuries have rent the Body of Christ, one continually has the impression that, at critical moments when divisions were coming about, not enough was done by the Church's leaders to maintain or regain reconciliation and unity. One has the impression that omissions on the part of the Church have had their share of blame for the fact that these divisions were able to harden. This glance at the past imposes an obligation on us today: to make every effort to unable for all those who truly desire unity to remain in that unity or to attain it anew. I think of a sentence in the Second Letter to the Corinthians, where Paul writes: "Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections. In return . widen your hearts also!" (2 Cor 6:11-13). Paul was certainly speaking in another context, but his exhortation can and must touch us too, precisely on this subject. Let us generously open our hearts and make room for everything that the faith itself allows.
"There is no contradiction between the two editions of the Roman Missal. In the history of the liturgy there is growth and progress, but no rupture. What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too, and it cannot be all of a sudden entirely forbidden or even considered harmful. It behooves all of us to preserve the riches which have developed in the Church's faith and prayer, and to give them their proper place. Needless to say, in order to experience full communion, the priests of the communities adhering to the former usage cannot, as a matter of principle, exclude celebrating according to the new books. The total exclusion of the new rite would not in fact be consistent with the recognition of its value and holiness.
"In conclusion, dear brothers, I very much wish to stress that these new norms do not in any way lessen your own authority and responsibility, either for the liturgy or for the pastoral care of your faithful. Each bishop, in fact, is the moderator of the liturgy in his own diocese.
"Nothing is taken away, then, from the authority of the bishop, whose role remains that of being watchful that all is done in peace and serenity. Should some problem arise which the parish priest cannot resolve, the local ordinary will always be able to intervene, in full harmony, however, with all that has been laid down by the new norms of the Motu Proprio.
"Furthermore, I invite you, dear brothers, to send to the Holy See an account of your experiences, three years after this Motu Proprio has taken effect. If truly serious difficulties come to light, ways to remedy them can be sought.
"Dear brothers, with gratitude and trust, I entrust to your hearts as pastors these pages and the norms of the Motu Proprio. Let us always be mindful of the words of the Apostle Paul addressed to the presbyters of Ephesus: 'Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the Church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son.'
"I entrust these norms to the powerful intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church, and I cordially impart my apostolic blessing to you, dear Brothers, to the parish priests of your dioceses, and to all the priests, your co-workers, as well as to all your faithful." BXVI-LETTER/MOTU PROPRIO/SUMMORUMVIS 070707 (1860)

New Liturgical Movement Guest Post

2007-07-06T17:00:00.000-04:00

Fr. Cipolla is one of the priests who celebrate the Mass at the Church where I attend, Sacred Heart in New Haven, Ct

Fr. Cipolla on the MP and a Recent Pontifical Mass
posted by Shawn Tribe

NLM Guest Piece by Fr. Richard G. Cipolla

As we approach the new situation of the post-Motu Proprio Catholic world, I would like to share a recent event in which I participated that will perhaps be a paradigm for what needs to be done in the future by those of us who are convinced that the Traditional Roman rite of 1962 must gain its proper place in the liturgical life of the Church for the good of the Church. I was contacted by Dean Applegate, the choirmaster at the Dominican parish of Holy Rosary in Portland, Oregon. He told me that Bishop Steiner, the auxiliary bishop of Portland, had agreed to celebrate a Pontifical High Mass in the 1962 rite on the feast of SS. Peter and Paul. This was a gracious act on the part of the bishop, who is not known as a traditionalist, to support the fine liturgical tradition of this parish that is an oasis for so many Catholics seeking beauty and truth within the celebration of Holy Mass. They did not have anyone who would be able to co-ordinate the Mass and help the bishop with his own role as celebrant. Bill Riccio from the St Gregory Society in New Haven, MC extraordinaire, and I accepted this invitiation and flew out to Portland. We had three lengthy rehearsals including one with the bishop alone to "re-teach" him the 62 rite. The altar servers, all young men, were beautifully trained and were enthusiastic. The Dominicans were gracious and went out of their way to help us in any way they could.The Mass went beautifully, given that this was the first time this Mass was celebrated there. The Propers were sung to a setting by William Byrd. The Ordinary was Mass IX. The church was filled, and the congregation sang the Ordinary with force and heart. This was a truly spiritual event for all who participated. The bishop, a humble and charming man, told me that he was so very pleased to have done this and was certainly open to doing it again.Perhaps this is what the future will look like after the Motu Proprio is published. Those of us who know and love the Traditional Mass must become like missionaries to those who are open to learning this Mass. We cannot take the attitude: "We have what we want now, so there is nothing else to be done." The Pope has given us freedom. May we use that freedom fruitfully and wisely

Which Twentieth Century Pope Are You?

2007-07-06T07:00:00.000-04:00

I got this from

Tom Fitzpatrick

He also has a great post on "Extraordinary Ministers".
What a shame there are so many people so misdirected

Which Twentieth Century Pope Are You?

You are Pope St. Pius X. You'd rather be right than newfangled.
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What Is In A Name?

2007-07-05T07:00:00.000-04:00

SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM

That is Music to My ears! Summorum Pontificum!

Is the beginning of the text in Latin for the new document slated for release July 7th, 2007.
This is according to I MEDIA

Just a few more days, and like I said before......... who's counting ;)

Happy Fourth Of July

2007-07-04T13:00:00.000-04:00

I hope you all have a safe and fun Day
Don't eat Too Many hot dogs

At last, some good news for the United States, from Reuters:

An American competitive eater devoured a record 66 hotdogs in 12 minutes Wednesday to win the July 4 annual Coney Island hotdog eating competition, defeating a six-time champion from Japan in a photo finish.

Defending champion Takeru Kobayashi, a 28-year-old from Japan who weighed in at 170 pounds, went into the competition with a jaw injury but still managed to down 63 hotdogs.

But the winner of the “Mustard Belt” prize for the most hotdogs eaten was 23-year-old Joey Chestnut from San Jose, California, who weighed in at 225 pounds.

Chestnut fulfilled his vow to beat the world record he set in qualifying earlier this year of 59 1/2 dogs, and to bring back the prize to America on Independence Day.

“For the past six years Kobayashi has dominated. In year seven he just couldn’t cut it,” Chestnut told Reuters. “It just feels awesome. For a long time the belt has been going away to Japan but this year it’s staying here.”

And now, the whining from the defeated champion:

Kobayashi, who was competing despite a jaw injury, said all the eaters were getting better every year. “I lost but this was the most fun I had,” he said.
“I didn’t feel pain but my jaw wasn’t moving part way through,” he said of his injury.

And then some inexplicable moralizing about weight from Reuters:

The United States has the highest prevalence of obesity among developed countries, at about one-third of the adult population, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 60 million adults are obese.

Four More Days....

2007-07-03T07:00:00.000-04:00

Four More Days..... But who is counting?
Come On Motu Proprio!

Keep the prayers coming!
I can't wait until we can celebrate!
Let's hope it is all we Hope for it to be!

Happy Anniversay

2007-07-02T07:00:00.000-04:00

Well this month I am working on my third year in "Blogger World"
I am happy to say that

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just had an Anniversay as well, in June, marking it's One Year Anniversary

I have really enjoyed the people I have met and have had some wonderful experiences due to Blogging.

I hope that you continue to visit my site and joint site with Tom Fitzpatrick

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