While in seminary in Rome, I would pass daily by the church where Saint Philip Neri is buried since it was on my way to the university. Most days I walked past Chiesa Nova, but when it rained, I looked at it through the window of the bus, and during the cooler months, I rode past it on my bicycle. In that very same Church five hundred years ago, the faithful gathered to hear Saint Philip preach. Known as the... Read more
Pope Francis, Traditionis Custodes, and the Latin Mass
I finally had a chance to read carefully the Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes issued by Pope Francis on the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the reform of 1970. There have been very strong responses from those Catholics who enjoy the Extraordinary Form of the liturgy according to the allowances made by Pope Benedict almost twelve years ago. Here are my thoughts on the Motu Proprio. The purpose of the document is abundantly clear: ecclesial communion. It is important... Read more