In prepartion for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart on June 15, the following Novena is prayed from June 6 - 14. Even if though it is after June 6, it is never too late to pray!Dear Matthew,
Hello, could I please ask that you pray for me this week, and if you know anyone else who is willing to pray too. I've my assessment on [removed for privacy] which will decide if I get into Seminary or not. Thanks very much in advance and God bless you,
in Christ,
[Anonymous]
His Excellency Bishop Bernard Fellay (FSSPX/SSPX) was received last Friday at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. This is certainly part of the doctrinal talks set to take place between the Holy See and the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X. Rorate Caeli has reported on this.
1. "I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life."Below is a list of previous posts in honor of the Sacred Heart, which are worthy of reading again during this time.
2. "I will establish peace in their homes."
3. "I will comfort them in their afflictions."
4. "I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all in death."
5. "I will bestow a large blessing upon all their undertakings."
6. "Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy."
7. "Tepid souls shall grow fervent."
8. "Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection."
9. "I will bless every place where a picture of My Heart shall be set up and honored."
10. "I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts."
11. "Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be blotted out."
12. "I promise thee in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the First Friday in nine consecutive months, the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving the Sacraments; My Divine heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment."
Quiz:Update (June 2, 2009 3:00 PM CDT): 4 Copies Remain!
1) What is the motto of A Catholic Life? To whom is this quotation attributed?
2) What post of mine was featured on Spirit Daily in 2007, which increased my page views that day to 12,071?
3) What is the date that I started my time at the diocesan college seminary? What date did I leave the seminary after a period of discernment?
4) What date did the First Pontificial Nuptial Mass using the Tridentine Mass since Vatican II take place? [Note: I posted a video by Quis Non Amantem on this]
5) What is your favorite post on A Catholic Life? How long have you been a reader of the blog?
I recently had to read "Aristotle's Children" by Richard E. Rubenstein for a Medieval Philosophy course at my university. The text was read chapter by chapter throughout the semester, and overall, Rubenstein clearly achieves his goal of outlining the development of Aristotelian thought. Chapters focus on topics such as Aristotle himself, the condemnation of Peter Abelard by St. Bernard, the deep tensions and confrontations between the Franciscans and Dominicans at the University of Paris, St. Thomas Aquinas, the rise of modern Philosophers such as Hobbes, and many others in between these. 
As part of my Pentecost Photo Submission Request, the above photos are from Christopher M. of the blog Lost Lambs. These photos are taken at Old St. Patrick Oratory, under the care of the Institute of Christ the King.
This is fantastic news. Pray for this Latin Mass Community and all Latin Mass Communities. As we approach 2 years after Summorum Pontificum, we see a clear increase in the number of Tridentine Masses offered around the world. Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Today is the Double of the II Class Feast of the Queenship of our Blessed Lady. 
Today I sat down and had the opportunity to read through "The Mass" by Father Louis A. Gales, a booklet, which I believe to be at least 50 years old judging by the condition of the document as well as the photographs inside.
The booklet begins with an enumeration of the Eight Wonders of the Mass and then immediately enters the the component of the text which explains the Mass section by section. But rather than simply providing a translation of the Tridentine Mass, Fr. Gales explains the spiritual significance and offers a meditative approach in addition to providing a translation of the prayers. This booklet is not a missal but rather offers beautiful commentary on the rubrics of the Mass of the Ages
Here is a short excerpt from the text:
The book is composed of Fr. Gales' writings along with a series of photographs by Father Robert E. Southard, from the set of Eighty Mass Photos published and copyrighted by the Catechetical Guild. The Catechetical Guild Educational Society, at the time of this document's publication, was located in my city: St. Paul, Minnesota.
In another post relating to updating the blog, I would like to announce that the Book Review Page on A Catholic Life, which lists some of the books that I have reviewed, has been updated. I am very pleased with the many updates to the site in recent weeks, chief among them the website design that was created by the blogger at Sons of Lepanto.
