Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland

Shawn Tribe of The New Liturgical Movement has a fascinating post . The F.S.S.P. in association with EWTN is offering a free DVD for all priests in North America . The DVD is a training video for the Usus Antiquior with an introduction by Cardinal Castrillon-Hoyos . As Shawn states: The first DVD contains the introduction by Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos, followed by a "comprehensive explanation of the entire ceremony of Low Mass..." The second DVD included in the set includes "a real time demonstration of the Mass filmed from four simultaneous camera angles with the ability to switch the viewing angle at any time. Also includes a spiritual commentary on the Mass by Fr. Calvin Goodwin, FSSP." Check here for more .

RORATE CAELI >> Ranjith: no official communication WDTPRS >> QUAERITUR: Consecrating Hosts apart from the consecration during Mass UPDATE: This practice is against and forbidden by Canon 927. EWTN deals with this issue as stated here WDTPRS >> You've gotta be kidding me... The New Liturgical Movement >> Belfast Gregorian Chant Workshop LatinMassNetwork >> Is the Latin Mass Elitist? (Video) AmericanPapist >> Breaking: John Michael Talbot's Hermitage Burns to the Ground

A bit of heaven may be coming to earth! Just think: three entire days to discuss the work of Gilbert Keith Chesterton ! This is the announcement for the 27th Annual Chesterton Conference to be held at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Check out Friday's schedule in and of itself: Friday, June 13 8:00 am: Breakfast 9:00 am: Tom Martin (Professor of Philosophy at University of Nebraska-Kearney and Editor of The Examined Life ) “The Maniac: Especially, Nietzsche” 10:30 am: Sean Dailey (Editor-in-Chief of Gilbert Magazine ) “The Suicide of Thought: Intellectual Helplessness” 12:00 pm: Lunch 1:00 pm: Jennifer Overkamp (Doctoral candidate in English literature at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Instructor at Saint Gregory the Great Seminary, Seward, Nebraska) “The Ethics of Elfland: Fairy Tale Philosophy in a Gift Universe” 2:30 pm: Ross Arnold (President of Ross Arnold and Associates and Teacher at University Presbyter

Bonfire of the Vanities >> Catholics to Lift up Jesus as King of Piqua May 16-18; Corpus Christi Procession Sunday, May 18 (Fr. Martin Fox) First Things: On the Square >> The Role of the Priest in Public Affairs (Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver, CO) Standing on My Head >> School Sex Abuse Scandal (Fr. Dwight Longenecker provides a link to his most recent article in "Inside Catholic") The New Liturgical Movement >> Blog Radio on Catholic Music WDTPRS >> UPDATE: Turning the altar around in Greeneville, SC -- It's time!

Sandro Magister of Chiesa.com has an excellent post on the "Catholic Biblical Federation...survey in thirteen countries on "The reading of the Scriptures. " The results are quite interesting to say the least. The survey is in preparation for the Synod of Bishops in October.

I am pleasantly surprised that one of the more sought after posts on this blog is the " Lifetime Reading Plan " by Fr. John McCloskey. Here is another link to his "featured articles ." And this link takes you to his book reviews . For those who have searched, there is no "Opus Dei" Parish in Baltimore to my knowledge. I know that Opus Dei operates several high schools within the U.S. but I don't believe there is one in Baltimore. Here is a link to Opus Dei in the U.S.

Rorate Caeli has two posts on "Giovannino" Guareschi who wrote about the fictional "Don Camillo Tarocci," a parish priest in a village of Emilia. Here are links to both posts: April 29th, 2008 April 30th, 2008 I pray more will follow! Ciao!

Summorum Pontificum >> Usus Antiquior at Seton Hall The New Liturgical Movement >> News on Dominican Saints WDTPRS >> PODCAzT 54: Pro-Abortion Politicians and Communion; St. Ambrose and Emperor Theodosius WDTPRS >> Rorate strikes again: How don Camillo blocked the removal of an altar WDTPRS >> QUAERITUR: Validity of matter of Hosts; adding water to Holy Water

Shouts in the Piazza >> Ascension Thursday ? The New Liturgical Movement >> "Sandals and Fiddlebacks " (Franciscan Friars and the TLM in Italy) Note: The Feast of the Ascension is celebrated Sunday, May 4th in the Archdiocese of Baltimore .

The New Liturgical Movement >> Salve Regina, Solemn, Monastic Use WDTPRS >> The Transalpine Redemptorists Declaration on Relations with Rome WDTPRS >> Telegraph: Names from terna for Westminster leaked? WDTPRS >> Review: for the Visitor at Mass (TLM) - Angelus Press

There is a fascinating article posted on Ignatius Insight concerning the historical transformation of studies on "the Inquisition " to what is now called the "Golden Age" of historically accurate "Inquisition studies." This is a must read of tenacity and scholarship.

Catholic World News today reports that H.E. Archbishop Piero Marini, former Master of Ceremonies to the Holy Father, tells "L'Osservatore Romano" that the liturgical changes following Vatican II are "irreversible ." The motu proprio , the archbishop said, was intended primarily to appeal to those Catholics who have a special connection with the pre-conciliar liturgy . He said that the document was “only a gesture to serve unity.” Meanwhile, Fr. John Zuhlsdorf of " What Does the Prayer Really Say ?" posts a nice story today on the TLM celebrated at Seton Hall University accompanied by a link to over 150 photos ! In attendance were over 50 students, a great many of them seminarians. In his homily Father Grimm stressed the importance of Catholic traditions , stating that the Extraordinary Form is the same Mass of countless saints including Padre Pio and Elizabeth Ann Seton. After Mass students whom never experienced the Extraordinary Form were great

First Things: On the Square >> The Pope's Plan for the U.N. The New Liturgical Movement >> Usus Antiquior at Seton Hall Whispers in the Loggia >> The Book of Names

WDTPRS >> Images from TLM at Franciscan U at Steubenville The New Liturgical Movement >> Transalpine Redemptorists on Relations with Rome RORATE CAELI >> Transalpine Redemptorists to establish contact with Rome

A constant search string that places people on this blog is " Latin Mass " or derivatives thereof (" Latin Mass Parish ," for example). From that point on, problems seem to occur and the individual becomes lost. The Latin Mass can be the Latin " Novus Ordo " Mass (or Ordinary Form ) since the Missale Romanum (Roman Missal) that we use at Mass is in Latin but translated into the vernacular (i.e., English or Spanish). So, a Latin Mass could be one in the Ordinary Form recited in Latin. Such a one is to be found at the National Shrine of the Basilica of the Assumption each Sunday morning at 9:00 AM . The "other" Latin Mass has many names. The motu proprio , " Summorum Pontificum ," called it the Extraordinary Form . It has been known, however, as the Tridentine Mass , the Tridentine Latin Mass, the Pian Mass (for Pope Pius V) or the Usus Antiquior (if one wishes to denote its antiquity with modifications over the centuries). F

WDTPRS >> Sistine Secrets? WDTPRS >> NLM: Interesting video of Mass in the vernacular WDTPRS >> WaPo - R. Novak: For Pro-Choice Politicians, a Pass with the Pope Whispers in the Loggia >> Egan to Rudy: "Outta Line" Charlotte Was Both >> Come and Gone?

The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (F.S.S.P.) has updated the training schedule for priests and seminarians in the Extraordinary Form . The current schedule looks like this: Upcoming dates for Extraordinary Form Seminars: Low Mass May 12 - May 16 (Monday - Friday) $300.00 Low Mass June 16 - June 20 (Monday - Friday) $300.00 Sung Mass *NEW* June 23 - June 27 (Monday - Friday) $250.00 Low & Sung Mass June 16 - June 27 (Monday - Friday, two weeks) $500.00* * To celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the Motu Proprio - Summorum Pontificum we are offering a special discount for those who wish to attend both June sessions on Low and Sung Mass. Please consult the website for full costs, instructions and availability .

What Does the Prayer Really Say >> FLASH: New York’s Card. Egan: rebukes Giuliani for receiving Communion The New Liturgical Movement >> Re-Thinking Music History (Michael E. Lawrence) Rorate Caeli >> A Catholic George W. Bush? President to announce conversion at the end of his term Charlotte Was Both >> To Life

I am deeply indebted to my email friend, "J." for sending this along. This year the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter will be making their annual pilgrimage of reparation to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, to thank Our Lady, patroness of America for all the graces she has showered upon us, particularly in the recent visit of his Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, and to make reparation for all the sins of our nation. Concluding their 3-day pilgrimage along the C&O canal, the kind permission of the Rector, Msrg. Rossi, having been granted, they will celebrate a Solemn High Mass on the main altar of the Crypt chapel in the Basilca at 6 pm, Saturday, June 7th. The celebrant will be the newly ordained Rev. Jonathan Romanoski FSSP. All are welcome to attend, as the Crypt chapel will accomodate many. The F.S.S.P. post is here . Father Romanoski will celebrate a Solemn High Mass at St. Alphonsus Church as posted here.

First Things: On the Square >> The State Without an Executioner The New Liturgical Movement : Archdale King (Shawn Tribe) The New Liturgical Movement : Truly Inclusive Music (Jeffrey Tucker) Traditional Latin Mass Propers in English : Saint Paul of the Cross Whispers in the Loggia : The Road Ahead

The Catholic Review Online carries a story dated today by George P. Matysek, Jr. on the return of the TLM to Saint Bartholomew's Parish in Manchester, MD . This blog has mentioned that Mass several times. Here is a short snippet from his article: Monsignor Robert Jaskot, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, called the regional celebration of the extraordinary form of the Mass a “first step” for the Baltimore archdiocese. The rite is celebrated every week at the Shrine of St. Alphonsus in Baltimore. “It’s the intention of the archbishop to make this extraordinary form available,” he said. “We want to make sure we do things correctly and we do them well.” Monsignor Jaskot noted that it takes special training to make sure priests are prepared to celebrate the liturgy properly. Not only is the rite said in Latin, it also involves particular gestures and rubrics that must be learned. Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien is looking at how the extraordinary rite can be made more availab

A visitor from afar searched for Latin prayers for the dead. In the Raccolta I have (dated 30 May, 1951), there are sundry short prayers including the "Dies Irae." The Fisheaters site has an extensive page on Catholic funerals and the full liturgy. This page has a portion dedicated to the burial and its prayers which are abbreviated. The familiar prayer at the gravesite is given here: Réquiem æternam dona ei, Dómine. Eternal rest grant unto him (her), O Lord. Et lux perpétua lúceat ei. And let perpetual light shine upon him (her). Requiéscat in pace. May he (she) rest in peace. Amen. Amen. Anima ejus, et ánimæ ómnium fidélium defunctórum, per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. May his (her) soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

WDTPRS : Tablet picks up on Card. Cipriani’s (Lima, Peru) ban of Communion in the hand The Black Biretta : Dictatorship of Relativism Revealed The New Liturgical Movement : The Dominican Sacrae Theologiae Magister The New Liturgical Movement : Singing and Central Planning The New Liturgical Movement : The Beatification of Cardinal Newman Whispers in the Loggia : "If You Love Me" (the homily at the Ordination of 29 priests)

In light of this official announcement from Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Harrisburg , the TLM Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Lancaster, PA has been added to the Mass List in the right menu . Note the Mass does not commence until May 24th, however. If either the Mass time or date changes, I hope someone can notify me of this. Laus Deo!

The New Liturgical Movement : Priestly Ordinations at the Vatican (Update) WDTPRS : What is Twitter and why should we want to know Special Mass, St. Bartholomew's Church, Manchester, MD (May 11th, 2 PM) Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Solemn High Mass, June 7th Saint Alphonsus Church, June 8th, Solemn High Mass, F.S.S.P. (Fr. Jonathan Romanoski)

The Recovering Choir Director : Virtual Change Ringing (neat!) WDTPRS : NYT: Steinfels on aftermath of Pope Benedict's visit to the USA WDTPRS : Card. Mahony on what the Pope's visit did for him personally The New Liturgical Movement : An Interesting Suggestion for the Easter Liturgy

WDTPRS : U.K.: Coordination of Liturgical Calendars (I don't know the impact of this without further clarification!) WDTPRS : Archd. of NY vocation crisis: surge after Pope Benedict's visit Whispers in the Loggia : "Thou Shalt Not Lift" The Recovering Choir Director : Music and liturgy, musicians and liturgists - today on BlogTalkRadio

Shawn Tribe has the story posted here . The Cardinal is Opus Dei Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne. The story is posted on The Tablet which attributes the story to the website, Petrus.

A recurring "search term" which lands people on this blog is a term for any of a number of Religious Orders--especially those which continue to celebrate the TLM or the Usus Antiquior (or those living in Abbeys or Monasteries). The FAQs section of this blog is geared to answer recurring questions . That would include quite a few things. For Religious Orders, go here . I have tried to assemble as many Orders as I can find (including a "search form" for the Benedictines which is quite useful). Those seeking "Carmelites" can now find an ultimate destination, I pray. Ad maiorem Dei gloriam+

The New Liturgical Movement : Book Launch and Seminar: Worship as a Revelation, Dr. Laurence Hemming Traditional Latin Mass Propers in English : Saints Cletus and Marcellinus Shouts in the Piazza : The Shoes of the Fisherman

I previously reported that the TLM was returning to Lancaster, PA per the LatinMassNetwork . I received an email this morning with full details so I am disclosing them here. Thanks and a hat tip, J.! Great News: the ancient Mass is returning to beautiful SE Pennsylvania..."the Dutch Country": The traditional Latin Mass will return to Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Lancaster, PA on Saturday, May 24 2008 @ 5:45 p.m. Father Parrinello of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter will offer the Mass. The Te Deum Laudamus Schola will sing the Gregorian propers and ordinary. For additional details please contact Mr. Erick Wittemann at: mwittemann1 "at" earthlink "dot" net. Diocese of Harrisburg Bishop Kevin Rhoades Mass Time 5:45 p.m. (High Mass) Saturday evening Starting May 24, 2008 Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 501 East Orange Street Lancaster, PA 17602 phone (717) 394-0669 email P052StAnthony "at" hbgdiocese "dot" org Fat

The New Liturgical Movement : And Now, the Blessing After the Meal RORATE CAELI : The man who will not go away RORATE CAELI : "This man's religion is in vain"

Update: 8:06 EDT I can't let this recent post slip by... Father John Zuhsldorf is posting "overtime!" Here is a selected summary (accompanied by his requisite commentary, of course). 'Just Added': L'OssRom: Revealing interview with H.E. Piero Marini (former MC) UPDATE on the Beatification cause of Ven. John Henry Newman - the miracle Fr. Neuhaus: more about the Mass at Nationals Stadium The gravitational pull works down under too ! FSSP TLM training in USA during the summer WDTPRS: 5th Sunday after Easter (1962MR) Ordinary form in Glasgow: images

Today, Rocco Palmo of Whispers in the Loggia posts a story on the religious history of Baltimore, the "Premier See ." It is a beautiful story and a must read which includes videos. Mr. Palmo also includes a link to the homily of Archbishop Edwin O'Brien (found on the Archdiocesan webpage), and a podcast link for the lecture by Archbishop Timothy Dolan of Milwaukee (the first lecture in a series). Thanks, Rocco!

INTROIT ¤ Isaias 48. 20 Vocem jucunditatis annuntiate, et audiatur, alleluia: annuntiate usque ad extremum terrae: liberavit Dominus populum suum, alleluia, alleluia. -- Jubilate Deo, omnis terra, psalmum dicite Nomini ejus: date gloriam laudi ejus. V.: Gloria Patri . . . -- Vocem jucunditatis . . . Declare it with the voice of joy, and make it known, alleluia: declare it even to the ends of the earth: The Lord hath delivered His people, alleluia, alleluia. -- ( 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 . . . -- Declare it with the voice of joy . . . Traditional Latin Rite Missal Project

First Things: On the Square >> Benedict and Beauty (Fr. Richard John Neuhaus) Summorum Pontificum : St. Louis keeps Latin Mass tradition alive The New Liturgical Movement : Video from Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos' Recent Solemn Pontifical Mass The New Liturgical Movement : The Old "Habit" of Dominican Prelates The Traditional Mass in Michiana : Campus Ministry video on UND's homepage

This is a really nice meditation by Fr. Martin Fox .

The New Liturgical Movement is also "hopping" today. Here is a sampling: " EWTN FSSP Ordinations Confirmation " " What People Really Ask About Sacred Music " " FSSP Pilgrimage in Germany from a German Reader " " Christ the King, Sweden "

There is a lot "brewing" today on Fr. Zuhlsdorf's blog, " What Does the Prayer Really Say "? Here is just a sampling: " A priest teaches his flock about the TLM - this guy really gets it !" " Florida Alert: Tallahassee TLM - June 8 " " EWTN's Raymond Arroyo reacts to comments about coverage of the Papal visit " " UK 15 Nov '08 - confirmations with the old Pontifical " " These are my mother's flavors " (Papal must read)

A "persistent" visitor is wondering how to pronounce the word, "Pietrelcina" (as in St. Pio of Pietrelcina who is mentioned in this blog's header). I wanted to be accurate and so I consulted someone who speaks Italian fluently who confirmed my thoughts. The pronunciation is: PEE-ATE-TRAL-CHEE'-NA. Sorry, but I can't do linguistic symbols on this blog. That is close enough I pray!

They simply don't make it any easier than this. If you go here, you'll find the "Parish" page . Note that the Parishes are organized alphabetically , by county (using a map) and by Vicariate (Archbishop O'Brien has several Auxiliary Bishops each of whom has an area of jurisdiction). Below this, one can search for a Mass by "time and day." Put in the day and select the time and a Mass is found for you here . Note that one can search for Confession by time and day here . Here is a list of the Shrines, Grottos and also the Parishes of the Byzantine Rite . And for those looking for a Mass by language, for those who are hearing impaired and so on, go here . Hat tip! It just doesn't get any easier than that!

Excellent news from the United Kingdom and a hat tip to New Catholic of RORATE CAELI ! John Medlin, General Manager of the Latin Mass Society, said, “There is no sign of slackening of demand for Traditional Rite Confirmations – in fact the opposite. The numbers are increasing every year and I expect this trend to continue after Pope Benedict’s Motu Proprio . We hope it will not be long before bishops all over England and Wales respond to pastoral demand for Mass and the Sacraments in the Traditional Rite. Those attached to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite are very grateful to Cardinal Cormac and the Westminster auxiliary bishops for making provision for the Traditional Mass and Sacraments.” Read the entire story here .

The Black Biretta : Catholic Catharsis (a great post by Fr. Trigilio) WDTPRS : Quaeritur: How to fulfill Holy Day Obligation WDTPRS : Ireland: TLM training for priests WDTPRS : PCED clarifies: Summorum Pontificum 6 allows vernacular readings instead of Latin (this was reported too on The NLM) D.C. Catholic : St. Rose of Lima: Haven for Dissidents ? (Voice of the Faithful alert)

As the website indicates , " The Christendom Choir is a men's and women's choir which sings for Sunday and feast day Masses on campus. The choir sings sacred polyphony by such noted masters as Palestrina, Victoria, and Josquin des Prez. Occasionally the group gives performances off campus." This page from Christendom College has a number of choir pieces available for download free using the www.bandongo.com interface. The choir includes a variety of seasonal hymns and chants. Have a look. It is a nice collection !

Creative Minority Report : Scandalous Jesus Bio Set for Release Standing on My Head : Bad News The Recovering Choir Director : Plainsong for the Domestic Church Whispers in the Loggia : The Healing in the Chapel (Please, read this story... It IS that important)

In my lifetime, there once was a Catholic Film Index and it was one of the "go to" sites in the weekly Catholic newspaper for parents. Films were rated and the ratings were prominently posted for all parents to see. And, the Index rating conveyed the "moral Authority" of the Church. Now, we rely mostly on the film industry to tell what the film rating is with regard to "nudity, violence, adult situations" and so on. Decent Films Guide is a nice website of Steven D. Greydanus . The films are both reviewed AND rated and this allows parents to make the total judgment call on whether a film is decent or not. It is a "bookmark site" for certain. Here is link to the review of the recent film, "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" (2007) . Note the right margin of the website. The film is rated for Overall Recommendability, Artistic Entertainment Value, Moral/Spiritual Value (going from a +4 to -4 rating), Age Appropriateness, the MPAA rat

Carl Olson has a fascinating interview on Ignatius Insight with Joseph Pearce, the author of " The Quest for Shakespeare . " The interview then continues on to discuss the new Ignatius Critical Editions (ICEs) which will be published as new editions of classics devoid of modernist "PC" additions and/or "critical commentary" so prevalent today in book sets. Here is a snippet of the interview: Ignatius Insight: There has been a tremendous amount of debate in recent years about Shakespeare's identity and the nature of his religious beliefs. Can you provide a basic overview to those debates? Pearce: I give an overview of the various aspects of this debate in the opening chapter of my book. I show that the claims of those who say that someone other than Shakespeare wrote the plays are fundamentally flawed and are rooted in an ignorance of the real William Shakespeare. I then show that the claims of those who believe that Shakespeare was a Protestant or t

First Things: On the Square >> On the Banality of Abortion as Art LatinMassNetwork : (link to) Cardinal Rigali: Seminarians Should Also be Taught the Latin Mass AmericanPapist: Help an Eastern Rite Seminarian AmericanPapist : Catholic Radio gets a Sirius Papal Shout-out

WDTPRS : EF/TLM Training in Still River, MA... for servers WDTPRS : Canon 1405 (from Dr. Edward Peters' blog , In the Light of the Law ...on the removal of a Bishop from the clerical state) WDTPRS : CNA: John Henry Cardinal Newman to be beatified The New Liturgical Movement : Exequies of Card. López Trujillo [updated] The New Liturgical Movement : New Dominican Rite Resources on the Web

Fr. Thomas Kocik posts a fascinating article on the "tensions" that exist between the Extraordinary and Ordinary Forms of the Mass . It seems we now have two principles in tension. On the one hand, there is (and has always been) the principle of obedience to liturgical norms. No priest, even if he be a bishop, may add, remove, or change anything in the liturgy on his own authority. [4] Do we really want every priest to be permitted, ad libitum , to incorporate elements of the 1962 Missal into his celebration of the ordinary form of Mass? (Then again, the ordinary form is hardly noted for its stability and consistency from place to place.) Read this post here .

Catholic World News online (CWN) reports that the American magazine Catholic Response has published an English translation of a provocative article, originally published in the official Vatican newspaper, calling for an end to the practice of receiving Communion in the hand. Read the CWN post here .

Archbishop Edwin O'Brien posts his weekly article in the Catholic Review in "Thoughts on Our Church" to the Catholic faithful of the Archdiocese. His Excellency recalls his experiences with the Holy Father during the Papal visit. Here is a short snippet: And in the relatively few major addresses, the Holy Father proclaimed that message unmistakably to Catholics and non-Catholics alike, ever sensitive to the beliefs of others in his audiences. So densely packed with theological and spiritual insights, his addresses will have to be re-read and studied in the weeks ahead in order to mine their rich content. Equally important and meaningful as were his words, was his very presence and the intangible magnetism which drew millions to see and listen in person or through the media which offered generous coverage. Not only did we flock to see him, but he reached out with the Good Shepherd’s concern to those who might otherwise be overlooked: the victims of clergy sexual abuse,

The New Liturgical Movement : Knoxville's First Solemn Mass in Decades and a look at a beautiful Gothic Revival Altar The New Liturgical Movement : New book on the Sarum Use and its Liturgical Customs AmericanPapist: Cardinal Pell Disputes “global warming hypothesis ” AmericanPapist : A seminarian blogs his experience of the Papal youth rally AmericanPapist : Papist picture of the day

Fr. John Zuhlsdorf of What Does the Prayer Really Say links to this awesome blog with beautiful photos of the Eucharistic Procession at Notre Dame . Don't miss this "photoessay."

The details are here . The date is May 11th! Don't miss it and bring ALL your friends!

I tip my hat to Amy Wellborn who has a link to this marvelous blog . The Benedict in America blog is a treasure trove of information, has all his Papal addresses in the US, and links to lots of other great items. It is a chronology of his entire visit. Creative Minority Report : Wonderful Story About a Sick Boy and the Pope The New Liturgical Movement : Most Impressive Papal Event The New Liturgical Movment : Pope Benedict Speaks to Youth About Liturgical Prayer WDTPRS : Brick by brick...ring kiss by ring kiss

The LatinMassNetwork is reporting the start of two TLMs in May. The first is St. Anthony's Church in Lancaster, PA . The second is St. Ann's in Charlotte, NC . Laus Deo!

This is "sort of" addressed to the members of the Gregorian Society of Baltimore ... Exhibit A: Dublin Latin Mass Chaplaincy Exhibit B: Saint Alphonsus Church A reasonable likeness, no?

Creative Minority Report : Bible and Liturgy Conference with Scott Hahn (Mundelein Seminary, September, 2008) WDTPRS : TLM: Dublin "goes from strength to strength" WDTPRS : Nashville, TN: "Priests receive training in celebrating Tridentine rite"

The New Liturgical Movement : Gregor Kollmorgen ponders " A New Development in Papal Liturgy - Mayb e " (fascinating, if true) WDTPRS : You HAVE to see this photo from The Holy Whapping The Recovering Choir Director: More on the Colloquium 2007 Mass videos per Aristotle A. Esguerra The New Liturgical Movement : Dominican Rite Announcements (and a new blog added to my Blogroll !) The New Liturgical Movement : Liturgical Images from Spain Charlotte Was Both : Thinking about the Pope

Jeffrey Tucker of The New Liturgical Movement points you to a great archive of 34 videos from last year's Sacred Music Colloquium . The archive contains both Novus Ordo and Extraordinary Form Masses accompanied by music . Please read Jeffrey's description and analysis of this great treasure trove .

First Things: On the Square >> The Papal Week That Was by Fr. Richard John Neuhaus The Black Biretta : Boycott HBO (Fr. John Trigilio warns of graphic content and offensive language in part of this post) The New Liturgical Movement : Gregor Kollmorgen has linked to some thought about what the "new-old" Papal staff "says" The New Liturgical Movement : Forty Hours Devotion and Eucharistic Process at Notre Dame (the University in South Bend, IN) WDTPRS : NatReview: Kathleen Parker - In Praise of Criticism (commentary by Fr. Zuhlsdorf)

Read the D.C. Catholic posts here and here . The Black Biretta has a post here .

RORATE CAELI: "May God bless America !" The Black Biretta : HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOTHER ANGELICA! The perfect birthday gift for an 85 year old Religious Sister who has built a television network that now broadcasts the Gospel to billions of people worldwide can be found here . Please consider making a donation.

Rocco Palmo of Whispers in the Loggia posted this today . It is an astounding reflection and deeply personal at the end. I urge you to read it through. It is a MUST read.

WDTPRS : Comments on the Pope's Mass in the Bronx -updated WDTPRS : Benedict XVI's Sermon at the Mass in the Bronx AmericanPapist : Pictures - Pope Benedict Prays at Ground Zer o (link to comments from the Vatican) AmericanPapist : A Youth's first-hand account of the papal youth rally The New Liturgical Movement : Sunday Times Article on Newman Beatification

I have a family commitment today, so this may be the only post. Only the Lord knows! D.C. Catholic: Editorial: Papal Mass at Nationals Stadium (in response to a post by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf of What Does the Prayer Really Say ?) The New Liturgical Movement : Final Coverage for the Papal Visit to the USA WDTPRS : SSPX Refuses to Sign an Agreement with the Holy See WDTPRS : Photos from Card. Castrillon's Pontifical TLM in Rome WDTPRS : Benedict XVI's Prayer at Ground Zero WDTPRS : Fr. Imbelli at Boston College: ad orientem with students

RORATE CAELI : Fellay: SSPX "cannot sign an agreement' Standing on My Head : Hankies Please (YouTube) Whispers in the Loggia : To the Young AmericanPapist : Thoughts on Pope Benedict's Speech to Youth The Recovering Choir Director : Music list for the Papal Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A, April 20, 2008 (with audio, references and translations)

INTROIT ¤ Ps. 97. 1, 2 Cantate Domino canticum novum, alleluia: quia mirabilia fecit Dominus, alleluia: ante conspectum gentium revelavit justitiam suam, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. -- Salvabit tibi dextera ejus: et brachium sanctum ejus. V.: Gloria Patri . . . -- Cantate Domino canticum novum, alleluia . . . 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 . . . With thanks to the Tridentine Rite Latin Missal Project

How do I get a DVD or CD of the Papal Masses from the Holy Father's visit? EWTN is already offering the DVD for the Papal Mass in Washington, D.C. , but it is out of stock. I would keep an eye on this EWTN location . It is sure to have ALL the Papal Masses eventually. Also, if I get word from the Archdioceses of Washington and New York, I will post a link. I am looking for classical Tridentine Mass vestments and/or items for the Tridentine Mass ( Extraordinary Form ; Usus Antiquior , TLM). Where can I find these? I am not an expert on this and I am sure that other sites have far better lists of suppliers. However, if you look at the very end of the FAQs for this blog , there is a category listing several places which sell Mass vestments and liturgical supplies. Note that one is an Order of Religious Sisters in Scranton, PA who specialize in making vestments for the F.S.S.P.

Gregor Kollmorgen of The New Liturgical Movement reports on the Extraordinary Form of the Mass ( as reported by John Paul Sonnen of Orbis catholicus ) celebrated in Rome today. Go here for Gregor's story, photo and the link to the report .

The New Liturgical Movement : Sing to the Lord a New Song The Recovering Choir Director : Music List for the Papal Votive Mass (at St. Patrick's today, audio links to EWTN ) What Does the Prayer Really Say : Music lineup for Mass at Yankee Stadium Bonfire of the Vanities : The Pope Says 'Hi" (Washington, DC) Whispers in the Loggia : Grand Inquisitor Faces Inquisition

I have posted the Religious Life Directory in Maryland and added it to the right menu bar under Blogroll and Website Favorites. I am deeply indebted to the Deo est Gloria ministry which keeps up this directory. Please use this hyperlink as the hyperlinks below change constantly and may become obsolete here. Adamstown, MD: La Salle Brothers. Brothers of Christian Schools, Baltimore District, 2535 Buckeystown Pike, P.O. Box 29, Adamstown, MD 21710. [M] http://www.fscbaltimore.org/ Baltimore, MD: Carmelite Monastery, 1318 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21286-1399 . [W] http://www.baltimorecarmel.org/ Jesuits. Society of Jesus, Maryland Province Offices, 5704 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210-1399. [M] http://www.ignatianpartners.org/ * http://www.mdsj.org/ Jesus. Little Sisters of Jesus, 400 N. Streeper St, Baltimore, MD 21224. [W] http://www.rc.net/org/littlesisters/ Josephites. St. Joseph's Society of the Sacred Heart, Inc. 1130 N. Calvert Street,