11

Mar

Upcoming Lectures by John Lamont and Roberto De Mattei -2nd Notice

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On Friday April 4th at 7:00 PM at the Union League Club in New York City, the Society of St. Hugh of Cluny will be sponsoring lectures by two outstanding Catholic Apologists.

John Lamont will speak on the topic of the Church and the Rule of law. He will address not just the current predicament of the Church – the deficiencies of Canon Law in dealing with the abuse crisis in Ireland and elsewhere – but will take us through a more profound review of the historical and theological background.

Professor Roberto De Mattei will speak on the present situation of the Church – and how it came to be. By examining the historical roots of the present age, Prof. De Mattei will give us the background for understanding what is going on today.

Dr. John R.T. Lamont holds a D.Phil from Oxford University in philosophical theology. He has published numerous books, papers and articles. Prof. Roberto De Mattei is Professor of Modern History and History of Christianity at the European University in Rome, and has held numerous other academic and research positions and honors. He has written many works, including the recent The Second Vatican Council (an Unwritten Story) (English Edition 2012). For more information on Prof De Mattei, see HERE.

Information on and directions for the Union League Club can be found HERE.

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11

Mar

Vespers at the Basilica of St Patrick in New York

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The Society of St Hugh of Cluny will be sponsoring Solemn Traditional Vespers on Friday, April 4th at 5:30 PM. The location will be the magnificent setting of Old St.Patrick’s Cathedral/Basilica. All are welcome!

The website of the Basilica (with directions) is HERE.

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10

Mar

Mario Palmaro, RIP

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The noted Italian Catholic writer Mario Palmaro died Sunday after suffering a long illness. He was 45 years old. He had become familiar to followers of the Traditional Catholicism throughout the world for his courageous and principled analyses of the current critical situation of the Catholic Church as it has developed since the abdication of Benedict XVI.

A full obituary with discussion of his works can be found HERE at the “Eponymous Flower.”

Mario Palmaro was just one of the many apologists for the Traditional Church in Italy today. Aside from the great exception of Romano Amerio, the intellectual leadership of Traditionalism previously had resided in France, later joined by Germany. Palmaro, along with his longtime colleague Alessandro Gnocchi, Roberto de Mattei, and many others have made Italy the new heartland of Catholic Traditionalism.

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10

Mar

Lenten Vespers at St. Mary’s Church this Thursday

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4

Mar

The Novena of Grace

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The Miraculous Novena of Grace In Honor of St. Francis Xavier
March 4 -March 12
HISTORY: The Novena of Grace, which begins March 4th and ends on the 12th, the day of the canonization of St. Francis Xavier, owes its origin to the Saint himself. At Naples, in December, 1633, Father Marcello Mastrilli, S.J. was at the point of death. The Saint appeared to him and, bidding him renew a vow he had made to labor in Japan, said: ”All those who implore my help daily for nine consecutive days, from the 4th to the 12th of March included, and worthily receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist on one of the nine days, will experience my protection and may hope with entire assurance to obtain from God any grace they ask for the good of their souls and the glory of God.” The Father arose, instantly cured. So well has the Saint kept this promise that this devotion in his honor became universally known as the Novena of Grace. Its efficacy is not restricted to the dates mentioned. It may be made very appropriately from November 25 -December 3, the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. Though any prayers can be said in honor of the Saint, the foregoing are generally recommended.
Prayers for the Novena
Attributed to Father Marcello Mastrilli, S.J. (17th century)
O SAINT Francis Xavier, well beloved and full of charity, in union with thee, I reverently adore the Majesty of God; and since I rejoice with exceeding joy in the singular gifts of grace bestowed upon thee during thy life, and thy gifts of glory after death, I give Him hearty thanks therefore; I beseech thee with all my heart’s devotion to be pleased to obtain for me, by thy effectual intercession, above all things, the grace of a holy life and a happy death. Moreover, I beg of thee to obtain for me . . . (here mention the spiritual or temporal favor to be prayed for). But if what I ask of thee so earnestly doth not tend to the glory of God and the greater good of my soul, do thou, I pray, obtain for me what is more profitable to both these ends. Amen.
 V. Pray for us, Saint Francis Xavier.
 R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
 O God, Who didst vouchsafe, by the preaching and miracles of Saint Francis Xavier, to join unto Thy Church the nations of the Indies, grant, we beseech Thee, that we who reverence his glorious merits may also imitate his example, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Then add 3 Our Father’s and 3 Hail Mary’s in memory of Saint Francis Xavier’s devotion to the Most Holy Trinity, and Glory be to the Father 10 times in thanksgiving for the graces received during his 10 years of apostleship.
PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER FOR THE CONVERSION OF INFIDELS
ETERNAL God, Creator of all things, remember that Thou alone didst create the souls of infidels, framing them to Thy Own image and likeness; behold, O Lord! how, to Thy dishonor, Hell is daily replenished with them. Remember, O Lord! Thy Only Son, Jesus Christ, Who suffered for them, most bountifully shedding His Precious Blood: suffer not, O Lord Thy Son and our Lord to be any longer despised by infidels; but rather, being appeased by the entreaties and prayers of the elect, the Saints, and of the Church, the most blessed spouse of Thy Son, vouchsafe to be mindful of Thy mercy, and forgetting their idolatry and infidelity, cause them also to know Him Whom Thou didst send, Jesus Christ Thy Son, our Lord, Who is our health, life, and resurrection, through Whom we are freed and saved, to Whom be all glory forever. Amen.

 

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4

Mar

Archetypes not Stereotypes

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Celebrating Diversity.

(Thanks to RM)

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3

Mar

Traditional Masses on Ash Wednesday

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Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday, March 5. The following churches will be offering the Traditional Mass:

St. Mary Church, Norwalk, Ct, 5:30 pm, Solemn Mass

St. Stanislaus Church, New Haven, CT, 5:00 pm, Low Mass

Church of the Holy Innocents, Manhattan, NY, 8 am and 6 pm. Fr. George Rutler will celebrate the 6:00 pm Mass

Immaculate Conception Church, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 5 pm, Low Mass, blessing and distribution of ashes

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28

Feb

“Medieval Latin Mass”

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From our “High Church” friends – the Medieval Latin Mass! (We’ve been sponsoring them for years.) The music promises to be “spectacular.”

The Medieval Latin Mass

featuring the Missa Ave Maris Stella by Josquin de Prez celebrated in the style of the period.
8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 25, at The Church of the Resurrection, 119 East 74th St., New York City

“A pre-mass lecture will be offered at 5:30 PM by Prof. Jennifer (Bloxam) of Williams College. This is an actual mass (not a concert or recreation), celebrated in Latin by candlelight in the style of the late Middle Ages. All events are free, and a reception follows. Free commemorative event poster for the first 100 to arrive! For more information or to donate, visit www.resurrectionnyc.org or contact Father Sean Wallace at swallace@gts.edu. ”

 

Source: The Renaissance Society of America

UPDATE: I thought it was clear from the description and the venue, but in case it isn’t, this service is in the Episcopalian church “not in communion with the Bishop of Rome.”

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24

Feb

Bach Concert at St. Mary’s, Norwalk CT

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24

Feb

Chant Workshop for Children, St. Mary’s Norwalk

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Saturday, March 1st
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

David Hughes, instructor

St. Mary’s Church in Norwalk, CT, is pleased to offer this opportunity for students
with no prior experience in singing Gregorian chant.

Suggested ages: Grades 2 through 8.
Cost: Free!
Children should bring a bag lunch.

To register (by Friday, February 28th), please e-mail
music@stmarynorwalk.net
or call 203-866-5546 x115.

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