Papal Pronouncements: A Guide : 1740-1978. Vol 1 : Benedict X1V to Paul Vi, Entries 1:1 to 16:930/Vol 2 : Paul VI to John Paul I, Entries 16:931 to
西儒 ─ The Western Confucian (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
The Novus Ordo Missae , a.k.a. the Mass of Paul VI , once made Pope Paul VI "break down in tears," the Grey Lady informs us, quoted by Elena Maria Vidal — Latin Mass Appeal . The story: Many of Bugnini’s reforms were aimed at appeasing non-Catholics, and changes emulating Protestant services were made, including placing altars to face the people instead of a sacrifice...
Pope Benedict XVI Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
» 12/09/2009 13:26 VATICAN Recalling the figure of Rupert of Deutz, the twelfth century Benedictine monk, in the general audience, Benedict XVI stresses that "when disputes arise in the Church, reference to the Petrine ministry gives guarantee of fidelity to the teaching and gives serenity and inner freedom." Vatican City ( AsiaNews ) - Today there is "danger" of seeing the...
Tea at Trianon (Free subscription) | yesterday
... the popes he served were liturgists. Bugnini changed so many things that John’s successor, Paul VI, sometimes did not know the latest directives. The pope once questioned the vestments set out for him by his staff, saying they were the wrong color, only to be told he had eliminated the week-long celebration of Pentecost and could not wear the corresponding red garments for Mass. The...
My Domestic Church (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009
A Plenary Indulgence is granted on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception : "APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY URBIS ET ORBIS DECREE A Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful this year on 8 December, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the 40th anniversary of the closure of the Second Vatican Council, by the Supreme Pontiff, Servant of God Paul VI. God's marvellous...
Voice from the Desert (Free subscription) | 12/06/2009
... reality in the pews. So many are empty. Major causes for the decline in attendance include Pope Paul VI ’s 1968 ban on contraceptives, the sexual abuse scandal, the clerical celibacy rule and the depletion of priestly ranks and the continuing ban on women as priests. A return to the Latin Mass will remedy none of these. Francis W. Rodgers Hilton Head, S.C., Nov. 29, 2009 • To the Editor:...
