SP January 31, 2008

Rumor on reform of Prayer for the Jews: Still a rumor

Franciscan University at Steubenville approves TLM
In response to those students who have demonstrated their commitment to the extraordinary form of the Latin rite Mass, Franciscan University will celebrate its first Traditional Latin Mass in Christ the King Chapel on Sunday, March 30.

SP January 30, 2008

You Report: Traditional Masses around the World - IX
Diocese of Baker, in the United States

Tridentine Mass altar girls? Not yet…

SP January 29, 2008

OT: Ranjith on Kneeling for Communion during the liturgy and Communion on the Tongue
Even in the Church, the deep conviction that in the Eucharistic species the Lord is truly and really present, along with the growing practice of preserving the Holy Sacrament in tabernacles, contributed to practice of kneeling in an attitude of humble adoration of the Lord in the Eucharist.

Thanksgiving Traditional Mass of Bishop Camilo Gregorio

SP January 28, 2008

Philadelphia: Priests receive guidelines for traditional Latin Mass
Cardinal Justin Rigali has sent a letter to all priests of the Archdiocese announcing he has promulgated guidelines for the implementation of new norms set by Pope Benedict XVI for the Mass familiar worldwide through the 1960s, which was celebrated mainly in Latin.

Unfortunately, they used the "Template"
A priest is qualified to celebrate the Extraordinary Form when he possesses the requisite knowledge of the rubrics of the Mass and he is competent in the Latin language. If he wishes to celebrate the Extraordinary Form publicly, he must demonstrate this required competence to the regional auxiliary bishop or his delegate. The same requirement holds for deacons who are asked to participate in a Mass or sacred liturgy in the Extraordinary Form.

The Summorum Effect
Number of Masses on the rise in central Europe

SP January 27, 2008

Card. Castrillón Asks French Scouts to Apply Summorum Pontificum
"Bizarrely invoking their 'attachment without reserve to the Council' and exclusively pedagogic criteria, the national team had closed its doors to certain priests although they are perfectly Roman Catholic. "

SP January 26, 2008

German bishop slams liturgical abuse
"Whoever has to deal with liturgy everyday, wallows in a swamp - said the Bishop of Eichstaett and that prayers according to the "knitting bobbin model" make him full of rage."

Vatican explains old Mass changes
he Vatican has begun drafting a document to elaborate on Pope Benedict XVI's recent liberalization of the old Latin Mass because bishops are either ignoring his move or misinterpreting it, Vatican officials said.

More than 700 faithful attend the first Mass in Latin in Iloilo City
This week, the parish of Mandurriao celebrated the first Eucharistic celebration in Latin in more than 30 years. The participants say they were "spiritually inspired". The celebrant was Msgr Tuvilla, who at the homily used the local Hiligaynon dialect.

SP January 25, 2008

Liberalization of the Latin Mass:
A valuable aspect of the current papacy, says Moscow Patriarch

The Usus Antiquior and the Maryvale Institute

SP January 24, 2008

The Vernacular Option for the Lessons; A Call for Discussion
NLM has an interesting discussion on the use of the vernacular for the readings.

Pope's Mass rethink
Jewish commentary on rumored changes to the Good Friday prayer

SP January 23, 2008

Bishop To Ave Maria University: Latin Mass Every Day

“Due to the demand for the celebration of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, both from Catholics residents in Ave Maria Town as well as from students, faculty, and staff at Ave Maria University, and in accordance with ‘Summorum Pontificum’, it is fitting that a Sunday Mass be celebrated on campus in the Extraordinary Form. In keeping with the same manifest desire, it would seem opportune that the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite be celebrated on a daily basis at the University, and at a convenient time. Further, it is noted that, in accordance with ‘Summorum Pontificum’, unscheduled Masses can also be celebrated by priests on campus, in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite.”

SP January 22, 2008

Faith: Latin Mass for Those on the Go
Twin priests restore and record CD of traditional service.

Vatican official says pope does not want to abandon liturgical reform
Pope Benedict XVI has no intention of launching a liturgical "return to the past" but would like to recover some important elements that have been lost or forgotten in recent decades, the Vatican's liturgist said.