Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland

Standing on My Head >> Call No My Father (a wonderful look into Catholic apologetics!) WDTPRS >> 11 Jan: Chicago - Pontifical TLM (Bravo!) WDTPRS >> DENVER - 9 Nov: Pontifical TLM (Bravo!...do I detect a subliminal message deveoping here?) WDTPRS >> A retired bishop and a regular solemn TLM (Bravo!! Bishop Emeritus David Foley of Birmingham!!) WDTPRS >> Remember my prediction ? (He typed ominously...) Whispers in the Loggia >> Here Comes "Armageddon "

The blog, Seminarians for Life, edited by Father Bill Bellrose of the Fathers of Mercy , has been added to the Blogroll in the right margin. I have been advised that the Fathers of Mercy, headquartered in Kentucky, give totally marvelous Retreats. As my colleague put it, "this group can really bring it !" Please check out their website if you are considering going to a Retreat or want a Parish Mission .

Carl Olson has more to say on the state of catechesis within the Church . He quotes Mark Brumley, Phil Lawler and Pope John Paul II to hammer the message home. I guess this kind of analysis is going to go on for quite some time. Wow...

Ignatius Scoop today links to a sobering article written by Russell Shaw for the 16th November issue of "Our Sunday Visitor ." It is an essential article for U.S. Catholics. One portion is germane to the meeting of Bishops in Baltimore beginning November 10th: In a nutshell, the problem is this: While some Catholics who voted for Obama no doubt agonized about backing a strongly pro-abortion candidate, millions of others evidently voted this way without any qualms. According to exit polls, McCain got just over half of white Catholics' votes, down 13 percent from George W. Bush's showing in 2004. Obama's gain among these Catholics was said to be mainly among those who don't attend Mass weekly. What can the bishops do? Clearly, they aren't of a mind directly to oppose pro-abortion candidates in the future -- for fear of losing the Church's tax-exempt status, because they believe it would conflict with their role as religious teachers, and because doi

Charlotte was Both >> Quo Vadis, Faithful Citizenship (Amy Wellborn posts a great article on the "Faithful Citizenship" document from the American Bishops. "Fr. Steve" suggests that the comment by "Clayton" be sent to every Bishop in the U.S. I am hereby doing my part. Please read it, Excellencies!) The New Liturgical Movement >> Cardinal Caffarra: Usus Antiquior Expresses Hermeneutic of Continuity WDTPRS >> A good use for OCP products (Amen!) Whispers in the Loggia >> Vice-Pope: "Pius Proceeds" (no "freeze" on Pope Pius XII apparently)

How does someone fight "principalities and powers" involved in the abortion industry? Father Thomas Euteneuer of Human Life International , an exorcist, realizes that only dependence upon a champion of the supernatural can make progress. Thus, HLI began a campaign to recite the Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel to assist in the conversion of abortionists . The Leonine Prayer to Saint Michael (Latin or English) was a constant of the Church until 1965. The prayer was said at the end of Mass just before the dismissal. I recall saying it vividly. HLI now has the prayer to Saint Michael available in 27 languages ! HLI also offers suggestions for Pastors who wish to initiate this devotion at the end of Mass . Abortion is not simply a human activity! It involves powers beyond our control. The appeal to Michael, the Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, makes total sense in obviating this scourge on our society! Please check out this campaign and order prayer cards to St. Mic

Bonfire of the Vanities >> Fear Not! (MUST READ from Fr. Martin Fox, former political scientist!) RORATE CAELI >> For the Record: the influence of the "Extraordinary Form" The Hermeneutic of Continuity >> "Chants of the Roman Gradual" online The Hermeneutic of Continuity >> Defending the faith The New Liturgical Movement >> The clearest musical expression WDTPRS >> Some stats about how Catholics voted WDTPRS >> A prediction Whispers in the Loggia >> Benedict to Barack: Congrats