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Will the Real Lex Orandi of the Roman Rite Please Stand Up? A Comparison of the Old and New Feasts of St. Louis

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

by Peter Kwasniewski [The 25th August was] the feast of the greatest of Christian kings, St. Louis IX (1214-1270). In light of the attempt of some to declare the Novus Ordo the sole lex orandi of the Roman Rite, it seems worthwhile … Continue reading →

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Strange Moments In Liturgical History – How a Paragon of Liturgical Tradition May Have Caused Unintended Effects

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By: Msgr. Charles Pope In the modern struggles and disagreements over the Liturgy, there tends to be a list of friends and opponents depending on one’s stance. For those of us with a more traditional leaning, Pope St. Pius X … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Hospitality Is Not Idleness But Love – Lectio Divina: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Monsignor Francesco Follo (Zenit.org) – 1)    Mary’s hospitality was not dictated by laziness but by love. Not only Martha but also Mary “did” something for Christ. In fact she has chosen the best way “to do”. Let’s proceed in … Continue reading →

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