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Fr. John Zuhlsdorf of " What Does the Prayer Really Say ?" now points out his reaction to the " recognitio " of the Ordinary of the Mass . His story is a must read as he lends more of an insider's view to what has happened. His efforts toward gaining accurate liturgical translations is one I have always deeply admired. D.v.

This query has appeared recently. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf has written a column for "The Wanderer" weekly newspaper for as long as I have subscribed called " What Does the Prayer Really Say ?" He would methodically translate the Latin Missale Romanum and indicate what the Latin prayers "really" said. With time, a new blog was initiated which everyone simply calls WDTPRS (shorthand for its title, " What Does the Prayer Really Say "). Fr. makes no bones about his identity. If you examine the right margin of his blog, he has posted a recent article on him linked to the "Catholic Herald" as well as a link to his own " Bona Fides ." I leave it to you to find these on his blogsite. Needless to say, he is a Roman Catholic priest, I am a big fan and I have been from his translation days that began in The Wanderer .

Item One: " Vernacular Masses but with Latin consecration ?" (This was reported by the NLM and RORATE CAELI. Fr. Zuhlsdorf's take is an interesting read). Item Two: " SSPX-UK: Letter of District Superior for JULY " (Well, you'll have to read it for yourself...)

Fr. Zuhlsdorf weighs in on the story by Andrea Tornielli of Il Giornale . The commentary thread is adding more background to his comments.

As I said earlier, I was awaiting an analysis from Fr. Zuhlsdorf on what is (or may be) happening . His line of thought puts certain things into a more informed context. The comments also shed more light on the situation. The truth is, only those involved (the Holy Father who received the letter, Cardinal Castrillon who has probably been in negotiations with Bishop Fellay and Bishop Fellay himself) know what is going on totally and how things might progress. I continue to pray for a resolution. This appeared to be a great gesture by His Holiness and I pray it bears fruit!

Fr. John Zuhlsdorf gives a really excellent presentation of the issues here . His post is well worth reading. And, he mentions Michael Davies who "is sorely missed" in the current situation.

The New Liturgical Movement >> The Five Conditions Asked of the SSPX (Gregor Kollmorgen; contrary to assumptions, these apply to an ecclesial respect for the Pope) WDTPRS >> St. John the Baptist: notes and oldie PODCAZT

The New Liturgical Movement >> The Bees of the Barberini Family: Public Heraldry in Rome (Shawn Tribe) WDTPRS >> Bp. Rivest of Chicoutimi: I’m in charge here, not Benedict XVI - no TLM! (Fr. Zuhlsdorf sets the record straight; his new server is up and running)

The New Liturgical Movement >> English Translation of Premonstratensian Rite Ceremonial In Progress (the Norbertines) WDTPRS >> Another motivation parody (an illustration of "gibbet") WDTPRS >> Engrish (if you have not been to this site, it is beyond explanation)

Father Zuhlsdorf posts an article from the Tablet (U.K.) by Elena Curti concerning Cardinal Castrillon's comments at his impromptu press conference . It is a very interesting post.

Fr. Zuhlsdorf responds at length to the question above . His answer is quite informative. It is well worth reading.

Father John Zuhlsdorf has found yet another source which seems to emphasize the "seismic shift" that Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos' comments to four reporters have had in many locations. In this post today, he comments about the "buzz" that was created by the comments of the Head of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei . It is a MUST READ. The "power of silence" indeed is powerful!

FIRST THINGS: On the Square >> The Dishonorable Daughter (Fr. Richard John Neuhaus) The Black Biretta >> Just What the Doctor Ordered (Fr. John Trigilio) WDTPRS >> St Etheldreda’s, Ely Place, London - new progressivist pastor is causing sad chaos WDTPRS >> D. of San Diego - implementing Summorum Pontificum - follow up WDTPRS >> Paul VI's Credo of the People of God Traditional Latin Mass Propers in English >> Saint Norbert, Bishop and Confessor

Fr. Zuhlsdorf has a wonderful post on a workshop on the TLM for lay people . Here is just one paragraph of his opening comments before showing the email from the St. John Cantius Parish: True active participation, as the Church understands it, is more along the lines of active receptivity, uniting our heart, mind and will to the words and gestures in the sacred Action of the Mass. Christ is the true Actor in the liturgy. Sometimes He uses our voices and gestures. At other times we participate in his words and gestures through the priest and sacred ministers, always being open to what Christ is offering. In this way we are actively receptive. There is nothing passive about listening and watching intently, in union what what is being said, sung and enacted. Marvelous must read !

RORATE CAELI >> You Report: Corpus Christi in Front Royal, VA The Black Biretta >> Fr. Z. celebrates 17 year jubilee (Fr. John Trigilio gives "megaprops" to Fr. John Zuhlsdorf of What Does the Prayer Really Say ...Ditto!) Traditional Latin Mass Propers in English >> Saint Bede the Venerable First Things: On the Square >> To Seek God in the Spirit of Truth (Jose H. Gomez)

Fr. Zuhlsdorf of " What Does the Prayer Really Say " comments on the news as reported in " Panorama " : No more big "show" Masses: The Popes want to put the brakes on huge concelebrations with hundreds of priests, often far from the altar, as we are now used to in the World Youth Days and papal journeys. Benedict XVI has entrusted to the Congregation for Divine Worship the task of preparing, if necessary, an "instruction". Full story is here !

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!

WDTPRS >> The Times : Chartres pilgrimage and young people on the TLM WDTPRS >> Pentecost Sunday (a piece written for the newspaper, the Wanderer) The New Liturgical Movement >> St. Boniface embraces the TLM (Fr. Martin Fox, Piqua, OH)

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.

What Pope Benedict is up to in Rome with the new “personal parish” alla Summorum Pontificum D. of Rockville Centre: an end to school Communion services Question for WDTPRSers: hypnosis and Catholic teaching