who pollute themselves with filthy lust in the sight of God and His angels, whereas they have consecrated in Baptism their bodies and members as pure temples to the Holy Ghost, and to Christ our Lord.”
What is the origin of the word "Mass" in the context of church? Answer: That’s an excellent question that has a simple, if puzzling, answer. The name comes from the Latin word missa. In Latin the Mass ended with Ite missa est which translated into English means “Go, it is sent,...
Accord thy protection to unbelievers and to all those who lie within the shadow of death; cause the Sun of Truth to rise upon them; may they be enabled to join with us in repeating before the Saviour of the world: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good w...
"You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because you are to be feared; all you do is strange and wonderful. I know it with all my heart. When my bones were being formed, carefully put together in my mother's womb, when I was growing...
A bright young man, Fredric learned many languages including German, Slovenian, French, and Latin. He became a lawyer after studying at the University of Vienna, but felt the call to the priesthood and joined the seminary shortly thereafter. By age 26, he was ordained Father Baraga and ...
Chesterton's classic back in print Archbishop Weakland's Legacy(6/7/02) The liberal liturgist's shameful departure The Wanderer'sAttack onThe Latin Mass(5/31/02) The background, relevant articles and responses Book Review: Close-ups of the Charismatic Movement(5/10/02) ...
The Vetus Itala, moreover, the standard Latin version in Italy and Africa during the third century, contained the Apocalypse. In Egypt, Clement and Origen believed without hesitation in its Joannine authorship. They were both scholars and men of critical judgment. Their opinion is all the more...
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The third Sunday of Advent is celebrated as Gaudete Sunday and it marks the middle of the Advent season. In ecclesiastical Latin, “gaudete” means “rejoice” and is symbolized by the rose-colored candle in the Advent wreath. This Sunday’s reading from St. Paul may give you a sense of...
Lord Jesus When I Think of Thee O Come and Mourn O Kind Creator O Sacred Head, Surrounded Parce Domine Stabat Mater Dolorosa- used for Stations of the Cross (Latin) - (English) - (literaltranslation) Other Christus Natus Est Nobis- (English translation) Invitatory from Matins on Christmas...