tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post408259781241858821..comments2024-02-14T03:56:12.027-08:00Comments on La Salette Journey: First Traditional Latin Mass at Immaculate Conception in Fitchburg, MassachusettsPaul Anthony Melansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455719838570381999noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-47162425348744880302011-08-02T05:35:04.382-07:002011-08-02T05:35:04.382-07:00I have read that Father was trained by the Priestl...I have read that Father was trained by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP). Anyone?Paul Anthony Melansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455719838570381999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-87266377208575351682011-08-01T11:17:01.086-07:002011-08-01T11:17:01.086-07:00Why is it that we can't find a
biography of Fa...Why is it that we can't find a<br />biography of Father David Phillipson.Where was he trained and<br />what type of priest is he.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-86688751442741545552009-08-25T10:23:13.300-07:002009-08-25T10:23:13.300-07:00The Choose Life License Plate is a wonderful way t...The Choose Life License Plate is a wonderful way to raise public awareness and much needed funding to support the positive choices of Life, Adoption and Safe Havens for unwanted pregnancies and newborns. http://www.machoose-life.org/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-58623913248740542172009-07-17T14:04:53.375-07:002009-07-17T14:04:53.375-07:00Another happy development:
July 19, 2009
Bishop ...Another happy development:<br /><br />July 19, 2009<br /><br />Bishop promulgates norms for <br />tabernacle placement<br />To Priests, Deacons, Religious, and to All the Faithful,<br />The presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament is at the center of our faith and of the devotional life of our Catholic people. <br /><br />In recent years, the place of the tabernacle in our churches has become a source of controversy. This should not be. The Eucharist, whether we are referring to its celebration or to the place of reservation, should always be a means of unity and communion, and never of division.<br /><br />The place of the tabernacle in our church should reflect our faith in the real presence of Christ, and should always be guided by church documents. <br /><br />My experience is that our people, with their instinct of faith, have always desired that the tabernacle be central and visible. They find it confusing when the tabernacle in their churches is not visible, and if possible, central.<br /><br />Because of my responsibility to foster the devotional life of our people, and to keep it sound, I have asked our Office of Worship to prepare norms for the placement and design of the tabernacle in this diocese. These norms were brought before the Presbyteral Council, the Liturgical Commission and the Environment and Arts Committee. Suitable refinements and improvements were prepared. <br /><br />These norms are promulgated to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend on June 14, 2009, the feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of the Lord. They will be effective on Aug. 4, 2009, the feast of St. John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of priests, in whose honor the present Year for Priests has been dedicated by the Holy Father Benedict XVI.<br /><br />I urge all priests to follow these norms carefully and completely, and most importantly — to foster devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. <br /><br />Sincerely yours in our Lord,<br /><br />Most Reverend John M. D’ArcySamanthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-57867057430778537652009-07-14T06:12:27.928-07:002009-07-14T06:12:27.928-07:00Anonymous, we must give thanks to the Lord Jesus f...Anonymous, we must give thanks to the Lord Jesus for this happy development and to Father Thien Nguyen for being open to the Spirit.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment.Paul Anthony Melansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455719838570381999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-3819101263423833232009-07-13T08:17:37.868-07:002009-07-13T08:17:37.868-07:00Beautiful Mass, beautiful choir. Thank you for of...Beautiful Mass, beautiful choir. Thank you for offering this mass!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-70406099905633009222009-07-06T16:00:13.623-07:002009-07-06T16:00:13.623-07:00Ashley, my sentiments exactly. More pastors shoul...Ashley, my sentiments exactly. More pastors should ask parishioners if they would be interested in the traditional liturgy. I know in many parishes it has been requested but the priest wasn't interested or felt intimidated perhaps because he wasn't fluent in Latin. How gracious and generous of Fr. Philipson to offer to instruct other priests in how to celebrate this great treasure.Samanthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-58463535809408896722009-07-06T10:09:07.497-07:002009-07-06T10:09:07.497-07:00I wonder if other local parishes would be open to ...I wonder if other local parishes would be open to having the Traditional Mass as well? It would be nice to see this. Holy Rosary in Gardner would be so ideal. We can hope and pray right?Ashley Pelletiernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-7518805695550848872009-07-05T15:52:47.464-07:002009-07-05T15:52:47.464-07:00We will be praying for the success of the Traditio...We will be praying for the success of the Traditional Mass in Fitchburg. There has been so much bad news. This is an absolute gift from God Almighty. I encourage all those Catholics who have left the Church because they felt alienated by all the silliness and liturgical terrorism, the guitar Masses and liturgical dancing, the loud irreverent Churches and homilies that left them bored to tears, to return to Holy Mother Church and to give the Traditional Mass a try. And the young people too. You'll be pleasantly surprised.Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-45620735906448240662009-07-05T13:55:47.568-07:002009-07-05T13:55:47.568-07:00The local Church in Fitcburg needs restoration and...The local Church in Fitcburg needs restoration and renewal. This is tremendous news! Deo gratias!Michellenoreply@blogger.com