Feria Within the Octave of the Ascension: Missa “Viri Galilaei” The reality of Christ’s Ascension is so important that the creeds (the basic statements of belief) of Christianity all affirm, in the words of the Apostles’ Creed, that “He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall…
Month: May 2017
Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Within the Octave of the Ascension
Feria Within the Octave of the Ascension: Missa “Viri Galilaei” The reality of Christ’s Ascension is so important that the creeds (the basic statements of belief) of Christianity all affirm, in the words of the Apostles’ Creed, that “He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall…
Carissimi; Sunday’s Mass: Within the Octave of the Ascension
Sunday within the Octave of the Ascension: Missa “Exáudi, Dómine“ On this Sunday within the Octave of the Ascension of Our Lord. The Station is at St. Mary “ad Martyres” Let us, like the Apostles gathered together, prepare in prayer for the holy day of Pentecost. Let us pray, as the Church prescribes, for the…
Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Within the Octave of the Ascension
Feria Within the Octave of the Ascension: Missa “Viri Galilaei” The reality of Christ’s Ascension is so important that the creeds (the basic statements of belief) of Christianity all affirm, in the words of the Apostles’ Creed, that “He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall…
Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Within the Octave of the Ascension
Feria Within the Octave of the Ascension: Missa “Viri Galilaei” The reality of Christ’s Ascension is so important that the creeds (the basic statements of belief) of Christianity all affirm, in the words of the Apostles’ Creed, that “He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall…
Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Ascension Day
Ascension Day: Missa “Viri Galilaei” Station at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Forty days after the Resurrection, Our Lord Jesus Christ, attended by Angels, ascended into Heaven, in the sight of His most holy Mother Mary, His Apostles, and disciples, to the great wonder of them all. He entered into possession of the Kingdom of Heaven…
Manchester 2017: Vigils
Following the awful tragedy of Monday’s suicide bombing at the Manchester Arena killing and injuring young people attending a concert, there has been a great out-pouring of grief and compassion across the nation. Here in Brighton & Hove together with cities, towns, villages and churches around the country, vigils of prayer and solidarity are being…
Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Vigil of the Ascension/Rogation Wednesday
Vigil of the Ascension; Rogation Wednesday: Missa “Vocem iucunditátis” This station at the Vatican Basilica on the last day of the Rogations was instituted out of veneration for the tomb of the Apostle, and in order to assimilate as far as possible the lesser litanies to the greater ones of April 25 which ended at the…
Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Rogation Tuesday
Rogation Tuesday: Missa “Exaudivit” “Rogation” comes from the Latin “rogare,” which means “to ask,” and “Rogation Days” are days during which we seek to ask God’s mercy, appease His anger, avert His chastisements manifest through natural disasters, and ask for His blessings, particularly with regard to farming, gardening, and other agricultural pursuits. They are set aside…
Carissimi; Today’s Mass: Rogation Monday
Rogation Monday: Missa “Exaudivit” “Rogation” comes from the Latin “rogare,” which means “to ask,” and “Rogation Days” are days during which we seek to ask God’s mercy, appease His anger, avert His chastisements manifest through natural disasters, and ask for His blessings, particularly with regard to farming, gardening, and other agricultural pursuits. They are set aside…
Carissimi; Sunday’s Mass: Easter V
Sunday V Post Pascha;Commemoration Ss. Gordian & Epimachus, Martyrs: Missa “Vocem” On this Fifth Sunday After Easter, the liturgy continues to sing the risen Christ and exhorts us, during the Rogation Days that follow this week, to unite with Holy Mother the Church in prayer. Delivered from sin by the efficacy of His blood (Introit, Alleluia, Communion), we are…
Carissimi: Today’s Mass; Our Lady on Saturday
Our Lady on Saturday: Missa “Salve, sancta parens“ Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia. For He Whom thou was made worthy to bear. Alleluia. Hath risen as He said. Alleluia. Pray for us to our God. Alleluia. V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary. Alleluia. R. For the Lord hath risen indeed. Alleluia. Let us pray….
