Sunday, August 23, 2009
Submit Your Questions

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Do you want to ask a question about Traditional Catholicism, the 1962 Breviary, the Society of St. Pius X, living a Catholic life, or another related topic?

If so, please send your questions to acatholiclife[at]gmail.com with the subject line "Ask A Catholic Life." If I am not able to answer your question, I will see if I can find someone who is able to help.

All submissions will be posted on the site unless the person submitting the request explicitly requests that it not be published. However, requests allowed to be published are more likely to be answered, as this allows for third-parties to respond to questions.

Image Source: H.E. Michael F. Burbidge, Diocese of Raleigh, NC (in choir). Father Paul M. Parkerson - Celebrant. Nicholas Aul - Master of Ceremonies via Catholic Caveman
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta: Named Chairman of the SSPX-Vatican Commission


The Argentinian Catholic website Panorama Católico Internacional published this week the news that the current Rector of the Seminary of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (FSSPX / SSPX) in Argentina, Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, has been named chairman of the SSPX side of the joint Vatican-SSPX commission in charge of the theological discussions.

Panorama adds that sources "close to the SSPX" inform that the Bishop will remain as rector in Argentina for the moment, but may change if his duties in Europe (that is, as part of the commission) deprive him from the time that is deemed necessary for the activities of the seminary.

Via Rorate Caeli
My only comment is that we must pray for that the Lord's will shall be done through these talks. May the Faith be defended and may the Truth prevail.

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Pope Benedict XVI: Priests are to be Witnesses of Love


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CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, AUG. 19, 2009 (Zenit.org).- A priest must be a witness and apostle of the love that is in the hearts of Christ and Mary, says Benedict XVI.

The Pope affirmed this today during the general audience in Castel Gandolfo in which he reflected on St. John Eudes and the priesthood, in the context of the Year for Priests. The feast of the 17th-century French saint is celebrated today.

Noting the difficulties in 17th-century France, the Holy Father said that "the Holy Spirit inspired a fervent spiritual renewal, with prominent personalities. […] This great 'French school' of holiness also had St. John Mary Vianney among its fruits. By a mysterious design of Providence, my venerated predecessor, Pius XI, proclaimed John Eudes and the Curé d'Ars saints at the same time, on May 31, 1925, offering the Church and the whole world two extraordinary examples of priestly holiness."

Speaking about the formation of diocesan priests, the Pontiff recalled how in the 16th century, "the Council of Trent issued norms for the establishment of diocesan seminaries and for the formation of priests, as the council was aware that the whole crisis of the Reformation was also conditioned by the insufficient formation of priests, who were not adequately prepared intellectually and spiritually, in their heart and soul, for the priesthood."

Source: Zenit
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Ecclesia Dei: Publication of Two DVDs (Updated)


(For the most part a good video except for a few factual irregularities. For example, the Tridentine Mass was not adopted at Trent but was an organic evolution codified at the Council of Trent. And, it is incorrect to say that Pope Benedict XVI made it so that the Older Mass could be said without special permission. As stated from the motu proprio, Summorum Pontificum: "It is, therefore, permissible to celebrate the Sacrifice of the Mass following the typical edition of the Roman Missal promulgated by John XXIII in 1962 and never abrogated, as an extraordinary form of the Liturgy of the Church.")

Thank you to the reader who sent me this article. Very interesting; maybe I should try to go about ordering these. If you remember, the FSSP came out with an Instructional DVD not long ago.

Rome, Italy, Aug 12, 2009 / 04:03 pm (CNA).- The Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, which was recently incorporated into the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has announced the publication of two DVDs to help “priests and the community” celebrate Mass according to the extraordinary form of the Latin Rite.

The two DVDs include an entire Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos—until recently the president of the Commission—at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in 2003.

The discs also feature segments explaining in detail the “gestures and rubrics, from the preparatio ad missam (preparation before Mass) to the act of thanksgiving in the sacristy.”

The video is available in four languages (Italian, English, Spanish and French) and is intended to be the “first concrete contribution of the Holy See for the implementation of the Pope’s wishes contained in Summorum Pontificum.” The Motu Propio “Summorum Pontificum,” which was released in July of 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI, granted universal permission to the faithful to celebrate the Tridentine Mass adapted by [...] John XXIII in 1962.

The Commission has not yet announced where or how the DVDs can be purchased.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Credo in Unum Deum



Learn to pray the Credo (Nicene Creed) in Latin.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Videos: Mass of the Assumption of Our Lady



Video of Mass in the Extraordinary Form for the Feast of the Assumption at St. Martin of Tours Church, Louisville, KY.



Slideshow of Mass in the Extraordinary Form for the Feast of the Assumption at Missa Cantata at Our Lady of the Rosary, Blackfen.
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Nuns Pray Outside of San Tommaso da Villanova Church


On August 15, 2009, the Assumption, these nuns prayed outside of San Tommaso da Villanova church as Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the Holy Mass for the Assumption. It is wonderful to see these nuns wearing the habit of their order as well as praying the Most Holy Rosary.

Image Source: REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (ITALY RELIGION)
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Sunday, August 16, 2009
Images of Our Lady of the Assumption

O Virgin thou, the spirit's fairest,
Predestined by the will divine,
Within thy sacred womb thou bearest
His only Son, and also thine.

O thou in whom rich grace abounds,
Foretold thou wast to be the foe
Who in her origin confounds
The wicked demon here below.


Within thy womb anew Life's made,
The very life by Adam lost
Hath been renewed by thee, sweet maid,
Who didst provide the holocaust.

Thy will immersed in Jesu's own,
Atoning for the sins of all,
He raiseth thee to Heaven's throne,
In victory o'er death's dread thrall.


In thy great glory burning bright
Exalted nature sings the praise,
And unto beauty's very height,
Dost honour and all glory raise.

Triumphant Queen to Heaven borne,
Upon us exiles turn thy sight,
That to the ever-blessed morn
We may be guided by thy light.


All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-Born, to thee;
Whom with the Father we adore,
And Holy Ghost, for evermore. Amen.

Ant. on Magnificat: O wisest of virgins, * whither goest thou, like to the Day-Spring gloriously rising? O daughter of Sion, altogether lovely art thou, and pleasant for delights, fair as the moon, clear as the sun.


Almighty and everlasting God, who hast taken up into heavenly glory both the body and soul of the Mother of thy Son, the immaculate Virgin Mary : grant, we beseech thee ; that we may in such wise set our affections on things above ; that we may finally attain unto fellowship with her in glory. Through the same.
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Birmingham Oratory 2009

Name of Photographer: birmingham_lms_rep 's Flickr
Location: Birmingham Oratory
Celebrant: Unknown
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Assumption: Submit Your Photos

In honor of the coming observance of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15th, A Catholic Life wishes to create a compilation of any and all Traditional Latin Masses/Vespers for this holy occasion.

How do I participate?

Take as many photos of the event as you would like and email them to me. Please use the following format in your submission:

Name: Your Name
Location: The Mass/Vespers location
Celebrant: Optional
Testimony: You may submit one sentence about the event. Specifically, please include in this sentence if you served in any sort of formal role.

So please mark your calendars and remember to bring along a camera for the Assumption!

Please spread this message. Again, please send me the photos as soon as possible after the event, as I wish to have these posted as soon as possible. Please send all emails to acatholiclife [at] gmail [dot] com.
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