Fr. Foster has been one of the Pope’s Latinists since the 1960s. No one knows Latin like he does. He was asked whether Latin is a sacred language.
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The Vatican edits itself
I hear from two sources this morning that some UK bishops were intent on getting the ear of the Holy Father during his visit. To tell him that this thing simply can’t go forward in its present disastrous state. To plead with him that the text be reviewed, improved, and given to bishops for review.
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Benedict XVI in his own words
What the Pope said in UK these four days.
Read morePope Benedict on the new translation and the Anglican provision
Finally, I should like to speak to you about two specific matters that affect your episcopal ministry at this time. One is the imminent publication of the new translation of the Roman Missal. The other matter [is] the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus.
Read moreNewman roundup
John Henry Newman was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI at Mass this morning. Here are articles on Newman by various writers.
Read moreChupungco: Veneration of saints
Pray Tell is pleased to present the paper given this week by Fr. Anscar Chunpungco, OSB, at the National Meeting of Diocesan Directors of Liturgy in the Philippines: Veneration of Saints.
Read moreA procession, paper, and poise
Here is Evensong in Westminster Abbey with Archbishop Williams and Pope Benedict XVI. Watch the taller nun.
Read moreScenes from profession
September 14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross, was Profession of Simple Vows of four novices at St. John’s Abbey. Here is the introit at the beginning of the procession, and here is the litany during profession of vows.
Read moreMoravian cup of covenant
In the Moravian liturgical tradition the cup of covenant is not to be confused with Holy Communion, although terminology and form remind us of Communion.
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