Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland

CNA yesterday carried a story from Denver concerning the testimony of various physicians and pharmacists who attested that "personhood" begins at conception . This testimony was in reference to the Colorado for Equal Rights initiative. "We are honored to have received these endorsements from such respected physicians," stated Kristi Burton, head of Colorado for Equal Rights. "Science clearly proves that life begins at the time of fertilization. We are secure in the fact that we have science and reason on our side, and we are pleased to have the medical community supporting our efforts." Of course, the group might also have consulted an embryology textbook as some others have done .

It seems that more and more people from every corner of the globe are seeking MP3 files of the Ordinary of the Mass. At one time, the Latin Society of Ireland had these online. However, those files are not present any longer and only the Latin/English text of the Mass is now present. In the header to this blog, you will see a link which reads: Sancta Missa TLM Online Tutorial . This link was added today. Sancta Missa's link will take you to the Mass. The tutorial on the left and right is divided into sections. If you click the left column, you will be taken to photos and video links . If you click the right, you are taken to the "Ordo Missae of the Mass" divided in a step-by-step fashion . If you click the Latin of the Mass (in the left column), an MP3 file recites the prayer for you . It is quite an amazing feat. One can literally go through the Mass section by section. Note too that Sancta Missa has a marvelous DVD to offer as well. I hope this solves the

Fr. John Trigilio, President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, yesterday asked Catholics for a day of "reparation" on the Feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori for the intentional desecration of the Holy Eucharist . Today, Father posts the response to his request which was posted on the blog of the individual . I believe that Fr. Trigilio is correct and that Catholics should fast on Friday, August 1st which is First Friday and the Feast of St. Alphonsus . For those in the Baltimore area, St. Alphonsus Church has scheduled a special "Liturgical" weekend of Masses (some TLMs) and the adoration of the relic of the Parish's patron saint. More can be found here .

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Father John Trigilio, President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, has issued a press release on his blog-- The Black Biretta --carried by Christian Newswire.com . It states in part: The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy (a national association of 600 priests & deacons) respond to the sacrilegious and blasphemous desecration of the Holy Eucharist by asking for public reparation. We ask all Catholics of Minnesota and of the entire nation to join in a day of prayer and fasting that such offenses never happen again. (suggested: one Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament and one whole day of fasting on Friday, August 1st, Feast of St. Alphonsus Ligouri) Read the full post here .

I have had this question on several occasions, but was unable to find anything on the Archdiocesan website. That would not be a surprise as I believe the Syro-Malabar Church falls under its own Bishop . With some searching, I found this is true and located in Chicago. With a bit of searching, I found a Syromalabar Mission of Baltimore at this website . This gives more explanation about the Syro-Malabar Church . And this link has the list of services and the location of the Church . The Syro Malabar Diocese of Chicago has a list of Churches and Missions . Note that this list includes a Church in Hagerstown, MD but the website link directs one to a Parish in Ohio. St. Mary Catholic Church 224 W. Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 Please inquire locally about this Mission in Hagerstown and whether it is still active.

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Sigh... You never know what you'll find in the "search string queue." One questioner looked for the 'how to pronounce site!' Assuming this is for real, Deo is pronounced "Dā'-ō" with the accent on the first syllable. Volente is pronounced "Vō-Len-Tee" or "Vō-Len'-Tā" (my preference) with the accent on the second syllable. The phrase/name means "Lord willing" or "God willing."

I am grateful to Dom Bettinelli, Jr., author of Bettnet.com, for pointing out this new blog ! St. Peter Canisius Apostolate's aim is to catechize the Catholic Faithful . The blog is designed beautifully and will cover different subjects each day. As today is Tuesday, it is Tuesday With St. Thomas Aquinas . The blog is authored by Jeff Vehige . Read his personal account of his "journey." The blog will be listed in the Blogroll in the right menu.

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