Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Year's Day: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and World Day for Peace

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Today, I would still certainly ask people to continue to join in the prayer recommended by the Church. In particular, I would ask that peopl...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009

The Te Deum

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As mentioned in the previous post (which I hope you read), one can gain a plenary indulgence on Dec. 31 for reciting (or singing!) the hymn...

The Closing of 2009: Vespers, Adoration, and Te Deum

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December 31, as the close of the civil year, has a dual purpose in the practice of the Church. It is a time both of penance for past sins, ...
Monday, December 28, 2009

Feast of the Holy Innocents: Prayer for Unborn

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Today is the Feast of the Holy Innocents. It is held in honor of those children who were slaughtered by Herod once he learned of the immine...
Sunday, December 27, 2009

Feast of the Holy Family: Consecrations and Blessings

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I understand the complaint of many traditionalists for moving the Feast of the Holy Family to the Sunday of the Octave of Christmas. For on...
Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Chant Fonts for Prayer Book

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I'm a relatively new user of Linux. I was told that my computer "rejected" Windows when my system shut down a few months ago....
Sunday, December 20, 2009

Bl. Andre Bessette to be Canonized

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I didn't realize this right away in the recent list of decrees for causes of saints, but a second miracle has been approved for Bl. Andr...