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Rorate Caeli reports on a conference held in France on the "Extraordinary Form" with the theme "N'ayez pas peur" (Do not be afraid). There are some sensible suggestions from Daniel Hamiche and some reports of experiences in France.
Mgr Nicola Bux was one of the speakers. He remarked that the French Bishops, who are keen on dialogue with non-christians, ought also to dialogue with members of their own flock, and that the celebration of the older form of the Roman Mass should serve to educate people in the celebration of the newer form. He also pointed out that the refusal to allow the Extraordinary Form was a rupture of communion with the Pope. This is a fair comment since the Holy Father has, Motu Proprio, clarified that the older form of the Mass is not abrogated or forbidden.
4 comments:
Fr., on the topic of 'do not be afraid,' I have much to be thankful to you for!
Several years ago I was very nervous of the usus antiquor, very nervous indeed! Eventually I plucked up the courage to ask you a question about it, and your kindness gave me this, this and this. Reading hese posts was the beginning of a slow but sure conversion in my attitude, and now I treasure the usus antiquor so very much. It was terrifying to think that I wouldn't hear everything, but now I can't imagine the Canon any other way than silent.
(If you hadn't forgotten these posts, Fr., then see the links as intended for newcomers to your blog, and if you had, then it's worth re-reading them, even for yourself! Just ignore my sometimes silly remark, kthx)
A 'Thank You' doesn't have to be restricted to a birthday or jubilee - thank you, Fr., for all you have done and continue to do with your blog. Put the joy of my new love for the usus antiquor amongst your birthday presents for our Blessed Lord later this week :)
Many thanks indeed for your kind and encouraging comment.
Fr.,
I must thank you and your blog for your help as well, but in an entirely different vein.
I am a regular reader of your blog. I am to be ordained a priest in the United States this spring. I had been looking for a set of vestments to purchase for my use when I encountered a few pictures of R. Luzar's vestments on your site.
After a bit of looking through his site as well as more than a little bit of price-comparing I purchased a set of High Mass vestments from him.
They arrived the other day and are more than I could ever have hope for. They are wonderful and incredibly well-made. I hope they will continue to serve me (and, indeed, the Lord) so long as I am a priest.
I just thought it proper to let you know that you and your blog have been helpful even in the most mundane of matters!
Thank you for your edifying and entertaining blog. Keep up the great work!
Oremus pro invicem.
-Rev. M. Kevin Kimtis
Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey
Dear Fr Kevin - I wish you every blessing for your forthcoming ordination and I am so glad that you have been pleased with the vestments that you obtained from Richard Luzar. I agree with you that his vestments are very well made and of the highest quality.
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