In this episode, we begin a series on the Mass. Today, we talk about the names and theology.
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I must admit that I did not know much at all about Blessed John Henry Newman. This DVD was indeed a treat. The documentary presents the man who had many conversions throughout his life, as does any man who is searching for the truth. Newman’s search finally lead him to the ultimate conversion, to enter the Roman Catholic Church. A decision that lost him many friends, but gained him so many more. His great struggle difficult decision opened a door that eventually lead him to the Catholic Priesthood. Pope Leo XIII gave him the greatest honor of raising Newman to the Collage of Cardinals, a great confirmation of his faithfulness to Christ. Despite his great honors and notoriety, Blessed John Henry Newman always had the heart of a shepherd and lived the life of a parish priest. This DVD will inspire you in your own search for Christ, whether you are a non-Catholic probing the mysteries of life, or a life long Catholic constantly seeking to penetrate Him who Is Truth.
In this episode, we’ll listen to a talk given at our Lenten Mission on the Spiritual Battle of our times by Fr. Bill Casey. I also share some personal news and news of an Extraordinary Holy Year.
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If you already know and love St. Thérèse, or you would like to learn more about her, you will want to watch this film. This beautiful DVD knits together the stories of twelve ordinary people with the life of the hidden saint of Liseux. Get a sneak peek into the Carmel of Liseux, where the Little Flower lived and where she died. Get a picture into the life of a young girl whose love story has become the reason so many people are drawn to her. Thérèse makes the call to holiness accessible to the most ordinary person.
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You can purchase the dvd from Ignatius press here.
Being Holy Thursday, I thought it appropriate to bless my gold Solemn Mass set in anticipation of our Solemn High Mass on Easter Sunday. You may have seen pictures of me with my two deacons vested for Christmas Mass. Now I have the complete set. Pictures below. When using the Roman Ritual, the book contains both the Latin and the vernacular, however, under Summorum Pontificum, one must use the Latin. The vernacular is present for reference purposes.
The Roman Ritual
The vestments laid out for the blessing.
The dalmatic is the proper vesture for a deacon. Included is the stole and maniple.
The chasuble is the proper vesture for a priest. Included is the stole and maniple.
The tunic is the proper vesture for a subdeacon. Included is the stole (if the one serving is a cleric) and maniple.
The humeral veil is worn by the subdeacon while he holds the paten during the recitation of the Roman Canon.
The cope is worn by the priest for the asperges (sprinkling rite) at the beginning of High Mass.
The cope and humeral veil are also used by the priest during Exposition and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and for Eucharistic Processions.
Friday of Easter Week
This is the eighth day of the Divine Mercy Novena.
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In this episode, I’ll share my homily for the 4th Sunday Of Lent. In it, I talk about the Sacrament of Penance. I will also give you an update on what’s happening in my neck of the woods.
– “Just Let Go” by Laura Clapp
– Guide to the Sacrament of Penance
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There is an intense persecution of Christians throughout the world, from beheadings to mocking comments. How can we respond and what should we do?
– “King of My Suffering” by Darrell Smith
– A global problem: Anti-Christian harassment around the world by Lisa Brass
– List of terrorist attacks against Christians
– Way of the Cross for Persecuted Christians
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The Benedictines of Mary have come out with another beautiful album: “Easter at Ephesus.”
Benedictines of Mary return with their contemplative, strikingly beautiful and spiritually uplifting new recording, Easter at Ephesus, to be released March 3, 2015 on De Montfort Music/Decca. The 27-track album features a seasonal array of glorious chants and exhilarating hymns for Eastertide with the unearthly and highly acclaimed voices of the nuns that have inspired audiences throughout the world. Easter at Ephesus marks their fourth major release, following their chart-topping albums Advent at Ephesus, Angels and Saints at Ephesus and Lent at Ephesus, which crowned Billboard’s Top Traditional Classical Albums for 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively.
The Benedictines of Mary were also named Billboard’s Top Traditional Classical Album Artist of 2014, for the third year in a row. De Montfort Music, AimHigher Recordings and the Benedictines of Mary also accounted for three of the Top 5 Traditional Classical Album Imprints of last year, further evidence of their resonance with consumers across America and a welcome antidote to today’s more gimmick oriented pop stars.
The Sisters have received accolades from CBS Sunday Morning, AP, EWTN, NPR, Rome Reports, Wall Street Journal, CatholicTV, Vatican Radio, Good Morning America, USA Today, Salt & Light and beyond.
Highlights from Easter At Ephesus include well known hymns with signature new arrangements of: “The Clouds of Night,” “Jesus Christ is Ris’n Today,” “This is the Day,” as well as exquisite artistic gems: “Alle Psallite Cum Luya” and “Oculus Non Vidit.” The Sisters once again provide selections serving to bring hearts closer to the season as they accompany the listener from Easter through Pentecost with angelic renditions of “Ascendit Deus” with text from Offertory of Ascension Thursday, as well as tracks such as Ravanello’s “Pascha Nostrum” from the Communion Verse for Easter Sunday Mass. The Sisters also included Palestrina selections as well as their own original compositions such as the hauntingly beautiful “Queen of Priests.”
Easter at Ephesus was produced by 11 time Grammy Award-winning producer Christopher Alder.
The album features a 12-page booklet with original artwork and all the lyrics in English (Latin songs are translated in English, as well). The booklet also will be available digitally with the album on iTunes. For pre-order and additional information: www.DeMontfortMusic.com
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Any time I have a cold / the flu, I have always loved the “warming and comforting” of Vicks VapoRub. The smell, and the heat that penetrates the aches and pains of your limbs is just so soothing. After reading the label, that is no longer the case for me. Check out the active inactive ingredients. Not all bad. Actually some really nice oils, but!
Inactive Ingredients: cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil
I use turpentine oil to clean my paint brushes. It is also used in some floor cleaners. But on my body! The U.S. National Library of Medicine website reads: “Turpentine oil is a substance distilled from material that comes from pine trees. Turpentine oil poisoning occurs when someone swallows turpentine oil or breathes in the fumes.” Among the effects are: Blood in urine, kidney failure, loss of vision, severe pain in the throat, severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue. Just go read the whole list here. It’s not pleasant. Maybe the small amount used is not going to cause these effects, but what about repeated use for days and years.
I have always know that it contained petroleum, as do many other products. That doesn’t mean it’s good for you either. All you have to do is a little search on Google for the dangers of petroleum jelly and you get over 59,600 results. Huffpo has an interesting article on how Petroleum Jelly May Not Be As Harmless As You Think. As with every search there is good and bad, but the point is this, we are putting this stuff on our bodies, and our bodies are soaking it all.
I did a little search on natural alternatives to Vicks VapoRub. A whole slew of results came up for this also. But the interesting thing is that among all of the ingredients, you only find what is natural and healthy.
If not for anything else, we should all be looking at what goes into and onto our bodies. There isn’t such a high rate of cancer in this country for nothing. God provides everything we need in creation. Maybe the natural way is the way to go. The more I read, the more I’m attracted to what God has supplied.