Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland

Father John Zuhlsdorf has the entire Ordination in a photo montage from the EWTN Live liturgy . He also has extensive commentary on the entire Ordination and the Mass. It was beautiful to see. Please visit! There are now 62 comments on this thread and many more are sure to come. The most heartfelt congratulations go out to the four new Reverend Fathers who were ordained this day! Hat tip and photo credit: WDTPRS!

Gregor Kollmorgen has translated an important story from " L'Osservatore Romano " concerning the new F.S.S.P. Parish established in Rome . The full title of Kollmorgen's post is "Osservatore Romano on New FSSP Rome Parish - An Example for Dioceses the World Over." This paragraph emphasizes the importance of the story: "This is an act disposed by the Pope for the diocese of Rome which has a value in itself, in the progressive path of putting into application the motu proprio on the Roman liturgy before the reform carried out in 1970," explains the president of the Vatican commission which deals with relations with the faithful attached to the previous Latin liturgical tradition, especially those so far in various ways related to the fraternity founded by Msgr Marcel Lefebvre who wish to remain united to the Successor of Peter in the Catholic Church. But - adds Cardinal Castrillón Hoyos - "the realization of a personal parish also has an

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Father Zuhlsdorf explains why this "ought to be" the Monday in the Octave of Pentecost on one of his PODCAzTs while citing Saint Augustine. He also has a link to a YouTube of Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos speaking in the Introduction of the F.S.S.P.'s TLM training DVD on the TLM and His Eminence's views on its availability. Fascinating!

The interview covered by the publication, " Jesus ," was translated and posted yesterday by Gregor Kollmorgen of The New Liturgical Movement and linked here yesterday. Today, the story has been covered all over the blogosphere. This follow-up post by Father John Zuhlsdorf of What Does the Prayer Really Say is critical to your understanding of the implications of this story as it is a detailed commentary on what was asked and said . In part, it is important because Fr. Zuhlsdorf was affiliated with the PCED for which Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos is speaking. In short, this is ESSENTIAL READING . The Cardinal states at one point about a sentiment being the "mens" of the Pope (L., mens , mind). We can trust, then, that H.E. knows the "mind" of the Holy Father.

Gregor Kollmorgen of the New Liturgical Movement has a very insightful post . It arises from a liberal journal called " Jesus " and features an interview with Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos of the PCED. Here is part of the interview on the motu proprio , Summorum Pontificum : What are the questions that have arrived and would deserve an answer? "The first regards Latin, because - they say - to celebrate in a language which you do not know is not convenient. Unfortunately, the seminarians, but also some priests, have not studied it and therefore it is difficult for them to celebrate in the extraordinary form. To do so one should at least know the canon of the Mass , the part of the consecration. We in "Ecclesia Dei" are equipping ourselves and we are preparing meetings, courses and means of electronic communication for a deep knowledge of the earlier liturgy. Some courses are already being held in France, Germany, Brazil, Central America and the United Stat

WDTPRS >> PCED’s Card. Castrillon Hoyos: celebrate TLM in parishes even when it isn’t requested NOTE: So, according to Card. Castrillion Hoyos, the Holy Father desires that the TLM be a normal part of parish life. He also says that priests should offer it in their parishes even if there is no specific request for it. This is really huge. Some people have contended that priests may not celebrate a public TLM in their parish unless they have first received a petition from a "stable group" (though that not a good translation of what Summorum Pontificum has in the Latin). Then some bishops, contra legem, have treid to limit the public celebrations of TLM ’s even more by trying to impose a minimum number of people in such a "stable group". Now we are getting the sense that priests should simply start using the 1962 Missale Romanum in their parishes so that people can get to know it and benefit from this gift. WDTPRS >> Changes for the Vicariate of R

A story by the Catholic News Agency confirms what has been posted on blogs and which has appeared on the F.S.S.P. website . The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), in cooperation with EWTN, will soon release an instructional video on the 1962 Latin Mass. A free copy will be available to any priest or seminarian who reserves the video on its web site. The video includes over three hours of footage on two DVD discs, giving a step-by-step explanation and demonstration of the Low Mass in the Extraordinary Form. The production includes multiple appendices with instructions on the general principles of gesture and movement, as well as commonly encountered variations in the elements of the Mass. Also featured is a real-time demonstration of the Mass, which is viewable from multiple camera angles on demand. A spiritual commentary on the Mass, as well as an explanation from an FSSP priest on the liturgical principles of the Extraordinary Form are also included. Dario Cardinal Castr

The "roundup" for today has several very important articles about which you should be aware. I will place these three items "first" in the "roundup list" and mark them in maroon. Please be sure to read them! The New Liturgical Movement >> Important Assertions by Cardinal Castrillon The New Liturgical Movement >> Dr. Alcuin Reid on the Transfer of Holy Days of Obligation WDTPRS >> Alcuin Reid on the Transfer of Feasts in the Traditional Roman Calendar to Sundays (more commentary on the same subject above) LatinMassNetwork : Saint Joseph the Worker WDTPRS >> Archd. of Washington D.C. responds, sort of, about Senators receiving Communion at papal Mass

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 .

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

In the roundup for yesterday evening, I indicated that a post by Fr. Zuhlsdorf on What Does the Prayer Really Say? was a "must read." It involved a detailed post concerning the Traditional Latin Mass by a distinguished Italian priest, Fr. Pierro Cantoni, who has an excellent take on Summorum Pontificum . Today, Fr. Zuhlsdorf has a post on a story by the Catholic Herald of the U.K. In short, as reported by WDTPRS , Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos has "reconfirmed" that priests do not need the permission of their Bishops to use the extraordinary form of the Mass. The full details are here ! Must read . Finally, Fr. Zuhlsdorf has some beautiful photos and commentary on the TLM from Hanceville, AL for those unable to see the Missa Cantata this morning .

This information came via email from my friend with knowledge on all issues on the TLM. Hat tip, J.! The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (F.S.S.P.) has prepared an instructional Mass video called, "The Extraordinary Form of the Latin Rite: An Instructional Video for Priests and Seminarians. " There is a special pre-order price of $19.99. This is a 2-DVD disc set (3 hours total) offered in NTSC format (which will not work properly in overseas CD players using PAL or SECAM format). Go to this site for more information on what the DVDs entail . The DVD has been done in collaboration with the EWTN Global Television Network and is designed to teach priests and seminarians how to say Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Latin Rite .

The Catholic Review is the Archdiocesan newspaper of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The online edition carries two stories of interest : Cindy Wooden reports that the liberalization of the Tridentine Mass is bearing fruit . The story deals with the interview of Cardinal Castrillon-Hoyos to L'Osservatore Romano widely reported on traditional blogs. George P. Matysek, Jr. reports on a tour by Archbishop O'Brien through the Carroll County area . His Excellency praised the Eucharistic Adoration that is prominent at some parishes such as Saint John's in Westminster and called for an increase in religious vocations.

Traditional Latin Mass Propers in English , Easter Friday WDTPRS : Eucharistic fast before the TLM - how long ? WDTPRS : Fr. Zuhlsdorf analzyes the interview by Cardinal Castrillon given to L'Osservatore Romano --very helpful! The Traditional Mass in Michiana has some beautiful photos of Fr. Gabet's first Mass at Saint John the Baptist Church in South Bend, IN

RORATE CAELI : C astrillón speaks: On the SSPX: "Discussions may take place inside the Church ." (New Catholic provides more information on the story reported earlier) WDTPRS : Father Zuhlsdorf responds to an earlier post today on " Shouts in the Piazza " concerning Confession on Good Friday by Fr. Selvester

Gregor Kollmorgen of The New Liturgical Movement carries an interview from L'Osservatore Romano with Cardinal Castrillon-Hoyos with some fascinating disclosures . Here is just one: [...] "The pope offers to the Church a treasure which is spiritual, cultural, religious and catholic. We have received letters of agreement also from prelates of the orthodox churches, from anglican and protestant faithtful. Lastly there are some priests of the Fraternity of Saint Pius X who, exceptionally, are searching to regularize their position. Some of them have already signed the formula of adhesion. We are informed that there are traditionalist lay faithful, close to the Fraternity, who have begun to frequent Masses in the older rite offered in the churches of the dioceses." His full translation is here .

Updated on 19 March 2008: Haugen's Mass of Creation will NOT be used. See here ! The NLM has corrected the original post on receiving new information. Shawn Tribe of the New Liturgical Movement has at least three stories that caught my eye this evening : Upcoming FSSP Ordinations in Nebraska to be performed by Cardinal Castrillón Hoyos. Possibly to be aired on EWTN . The Passion According to Johann Sebastian Bach . Sanctus for the Pope's Mass: Haugen's Mass of Creation . Please check the NLM site for these stories!

Numerous blogs are carrying this, but here is the report from Amy Wellborn of Charlotte Was Both : Chaldean Archbishop Rahho of Mosul, Iraq has been found dead WDTPRS : Changes to the structure of the Pont. Comm. “Ecclesia Dei” - what this means WDTPRS : Card. Castrillon Hoyos to pontificate at Westminster Cathedral Rorate Caeli : "Caritas in veritate", the title of the new encyclical

A hat tip to Rorate Caeli which posted a link to this story from Zenit regarding the Society of St. Pius X . Cardinal Assesses Impact of "Summorum Pontificum" By Mary Shovlain ROME, JAN. 13, 2008 ( Zenit.org ).- Six months after Benedict XVI issued an apostolic letter on the extended use of the 1962 missal, the Vatican says it is seeing fruits of reconciliation with Catholics who objected to the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council. "Summorum Pontificum," allows for more availability of the Latin-language Mass, a rite the document dubs the "extraordinary form." The letter, issued "motu proprio" (on his own initiative), brought attention to the situation of schismatic groups such as the Society of St. Pius X, that refuse to celebrate the "Novus Ordo" Mass established by Vatican II. Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos told ZENIT that after the June 7 document, one group has already asked to return to full communion with the Church