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 Back by Popular Demand:
The Latin Mass
Perhaps the most exciting and emotionally charged topic in the Catholic Church today is the Holy Father's Motu Proprio which allows the wider, more liberal use of the Latin Mass of 1962.
On one side of the fence are the "traditional Catholics" who are thrilled, for the most part, with the new development. On the other side are the "liberal" Catholics who feel that the wide-spread use of this rite is a step back into the dark ages.
We wait in hope for the day when we can do away with the labels and just say, "I'm Catholic."
Until then, we will leave the definitive theological and liturgical debate to the "experts" - and there are many of them with wildly opposing view-points. What is most important is that you, as a Catholic, educate yourself and your family about this ancient rite and decide for yourself what your level of participation will be.
Priests who are willing to explore the ancient rite are invited by Una Voce to the Priest Training Workshops co-sponsored by FSSP at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Nebraska.
Getting Ready to Attend
Your First Latin Mass
Here are some tips to help you understand the culture of the Latin Mass community and how you should prepare before you go to your first Latin Mass. Read More
 What to Expect at a Latin Mass
Isn't it the same Mass, just in Latin?
How will be able to understand it?
Does this fulfill my Sunday Mass obligation?
Here is a simple explanation of the Latin Mass, what you can expect, and how to participate. Read More
 Missals for the Latin Mass
Everything for the Latin Mass Now Available at
Latin Mass Resources
Find an Approved Latin Mass Near You Hopefully this list will soon be a much longer!
Una Voce
What happens now? The secular press usually gets is wrong, but in this case, we think U.S. News and World Report has some fairly good insights about the young, conservative priests who are beginning to populate our parishes.
Two Sides
of the
Fence:
One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
"Vatican II outlawed Latin!"
The almost complete disappearance of the universal Latin language from the world's Catholic churches since the Second Vatican Council was not - as some would have you believe - called for by the Council. Read More |
 Why Some Catholics
Are So Passionate About
The Latin Mass
Before you read another word about the Latin Mass, we encourage you to take a moment to contemplate the image to the left. Although we cannot see it, this is what truly occurs during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The Church teaches us that it is the same Sacrifice as the one that occurred on Calvary, but in an unbloody manner.
Just imagine if you could see this wondrous Mystery of God's Love for us.
If you received an advance invitation to this Event, would you go wearing jeans or cut-off shorts?
Would you try to help your children understand the awesome nature of what was happening in the sanctuary, or would you give them snacks and toys to amuse them while it happened?
If you truly believed that you received the Body and Blood of the Divine Victim would you want to be united in gratitude with Him, or would you immediately joke and chat with your neighbors right after they received Him?
Do you understand why the Priest celebrating the Tridentine Mass faces the Altar of Sacrifice rather than the people?
The Popes on Latin
What did the Popes of Vatican II and the post-Conciliar Popes really say about the  use of Latin? Was it outlawed? Is it a crusty archaic language we should forget about?We think you'll be surprised.
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One Family's Journey to the Latin Mass ... and Back Again
Ten years ago a young boy asked a question that would set a family on a spiritual journey.
"Why do the Jewish and Hindu people have special languages to pray in and we Catholics don't?"
Funny thing you should ask, son. In fact, we DO have our own language. Read More
Questions About "New Mass" Liturgy
While the Holy Father makes it clear that there is nothing intrinsically wrong with the New Mass, he does indicate that "creative innovations" have caused pain to many. Catholic Home and Garden does not necessarily endorse any of the resources below, but if you are so inclined, they will certainly help you to understand the concerns of those who have embraced the Tridentine Mass.
Liturgical Time Bombs In Vatican II Destruction of the Faith through Changes in Catholic Worship
How New Age, Occult and Freemasonry Practices have infiltrated the Mass that we know today. |
Deo Gratias
and
Thank You, Holy Father!
Summorum Pontificum
Unofficial translation in English
Provides only a segment of the document
Official translation in Latin
In Letter to Bishops
Holy Father Acknowledges Liturgical Innovations Have Caused Suffering
Light-Hearted Celebrations
For anyone who thinks that trads have no sense of humor, special thanks to Father Z for dispelling that notion.
A Song Honoring the Motu Proprio
Father Finnegan's Hermeneutic of Continuity Celebratory Video
Charity in Celebrating
Father Z also offers
Rules of Engagement for after the Motu Proprio is released that we think are worth printing here:
1) Rejoice because our liturgical life has been enriched, not because "we win". Everyone wins when the Church’s life is enriched. This is not a "zero sum game".
2) Do not strut. Let us be gracious to those who have in the past not been gracious in regard to our "legitimate aspirations".
3) Show genuine Christian joy. If you want to attract people to what gives you so much consolation and happiness, be inviting and be joyful. Avoid the sourness some of the more traditional stamp have sadly worn for so long.
4) Be engaged in the whole life of your parishes, especially in works of mercy organized by the same. If you want the whole Church to benefit from the use of the older liturgy, then you who are shaped by the older form of Mass should be of benefit to the whole Church in concrete terms.
5) If the document doesn’t say everything we might hope for, don’t bitch about it like a whiner. Speak less of our rights and what we deserve, or what it ought to have been, as if we were our own little popes, and more about our gratitude, gratitude, gratitude for what God gives us.
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| Altar Missals and Rites and Rituals - If you've been reading along, you'll realize that there is a lot more difference between the modern Mass (Novus Ordo Missae) and the Tridentine Mass. The same applies to the rites for the sacraments, processions, and blessings.
You can probably find old copies laying around in the attic of most rectories, but the scent of antiquity isn't always the scent of sanctity. Get your pastor a new copy. They're not all that costly. Pass the basket. We guarantee it'll fill up. Click on an image to explore.
 
A Full Range of Latin Mass Resources Available
Have you forgotten your Latin?
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 Missals and Hymnals - The Priest isn't the only one who needs a missal. In the pre-Vatican II days, virtually every Catholic owned his or her own missal. It was a cherished possession, and often the home for many holy cards. Since we sell old missals, we noticed that without exception, the Latin Mass missals are nearly always well worn. And, without exception, the post-Conciliar missals are as new as the day they came out of the box. That alone should say something. You may be able to locate an older missal in decent condition (with the bonus of beautiful old holy cards) but we think it's so much nicer to start off with one of your own.
 Music is another issue. The music at the Tridentine Mass is truly Sacred music. It's not all in Latin, but much of it can be. Maybe it's time for your parish group to begin learning Gregorian Chant - or just some of the wonderful old hymns from the Saint Basil or Saint Pius X Hymnals. Explore our selection of resources for learning Sacred Music.
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