“The Precious Blood is the wealth of the Sacred Heart. The Sacred Heart is the symbol of the Precious Blood; yet not its symbol only, but its palace, its home, its fountain. It is to the Sacred Heart that it owes the joy of its restlessness and the glory of its impetuosity. It is to the Sacred Heart that it…
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Corpus Christi 2019
Today, on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. For this movable feast, I am posting Dom Prosper Gueranger’s (b. 1895- d. 1875) Corpus Christi piece from his book, The Liturgical Year; the source is noted at the end of the excerpt. This piece is long, but it does fill in the…
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The Ascension of Our Lord
Today, as the month of May is nearing its end, the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the Ascension of Our Lord, also known as Ascension Thursday. On this day, I am posting Dom Prosper Gueranger‘s (b. 1805- d. 1875) commentary on the Ascension from his book, The Liturgical Year. It is lengthy, and I have considered shortening it, but I do not…
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Holy Thursday
Down in adoration falling, Lo! the sacred Host we hail, Lo! oe’r ancient forms departing Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith for all defects supplying, Where the feeble senses fail. To the everlasting Father, And the Son Who reigns on high With the Holy Spirit proceeding Forth from each eternally, Be salvation, honor, blessing, Might and endless majesty. Amen. ~Tantum…