Daily Archives: August 20, 2013

Saint Pope Pius V’s Apostolic Constitution “Quo Primum”

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

St. Pius V – Patron of Catholicism Pure and Simple. APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTION  QUO PRIMUM   Pope St. Pius V – July 14, 1570 From the very first, upon Our elevation to the chief Apostleship, We gladly turned our mind and energies … Continue reading →

Posted in Popes | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Traditional “Mass of All Ages” is a Contemplative Foretaste of Heaven

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Gertrude

from: http://www.traditionalcatholicpriest.com Thomas Aquinas states that the highest spiritual perfection is the contemplative – active life.  But the contemplative spiritual life is superior to the active religious life.  What this means is that those who spend their time in a quiet … Continue reading →

Posted in Liturgy | Tagged , , , , , | 30 Comments

Secrecy lifted: Cardinal Grech’s meditation to electors at conclave

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Sandro Magister at Chiesa.Espressonline The official bulletin of the Holy See has lifted the secrecy from the meditation dictated to the cardinals at the beginning of the last conclave, with the doors already closed. Here are the essential passages: … Continue reading →

Posted in Conclave | Tagged , | 8 Comments