Having briefly considered why Latin is a holy and venerable language in its own right, we should also consider its practical benefits. Now there is a whole multitude of practical benefits for using so sacred a language, but I would like to focus on one, for it is one particularly relevant to my own life—and…
“…et erat scriptum hebraice graece et latine”“…and it was written in Hebrew, in Greek, and in Latin.” (John 19:20) While Latin might prove useful for liturgical use in innumerable ways, it is a sacred language first and foremost because it was chosen by the hand of Divine Providence. As Msgr. Nikolaus Gihr wrote, “the Latin language…
“What accents did I utter unto Thee in those Psalms, and how was I kindled towards Thee, and on fire to rehearse them, if possible, through the whole world, against the pride of mankind.” -St. Augustine, Confessions If you’ve been wanting to start praying the traditional Divine Office, but are feeling a bit overwhelmed, The Little Office…
Estote ergo prudentes sicut serpentes, et simplices sicut columbæ. Be ye therefore prudent (prudentes) as serpents and simple as doves. Matthew 10:16 Prudence is so often used as an excuse for cowardice, that we have come to mistake it for timidity or cautiousness. When we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place, it…
“Asperges me, Dómine, hyssópo, et mundábor.” “Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, O Lord, and I shall be cleansed.” (Psalm 50:9) As Paschaltide comes to an end, we will say goodbye to Vidi Aquam and see the return of Asperges Me on Sunday before High Mass. The priest about to celebrate High Mass on Sundays arrives at…
Well, life is still pretty surreal around here as I’m still processing the events of the most glorious Holy Week of my life. Easter Vigil was the night of my husband’s Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion according to the pre-1955 rubrics of the Traditional Latin Mass. And, as promised, I am finally getting around to…
I have compiled the following list of common excuses I hear about not attending the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM). It is meant for those who are feeling overwhelmed or not quite sure they want to drive extra far for Mass every Sunday. It is not an exhaustive list, nor are my rebuttals. I don’t expect…