Month: January 2020

Is anyone making popcorn yet?

Honestly, this is so good, you need to see it all. So I will just cut and paste the whole thing here.

Original reportage and additional links HERE.

This is an algorithmic translation directly from Antonio Socci’s public Facebook page HERE:

THIS IS HOW THINGS WENT: THE FURY OF THE DESPOT AGAINST THE CATHOLIC POPE

Reliable internal sources at the Vatican rebuild the story. The book “From the Bottom of our Hearts” is clearly of Benedict XVI and the card. Sarah (as they unequivocally demonstrate the letters between the two made notes by Sarah). Everything was decided and agreed by common agreement from the beginning.
The before – when the part in defense of the ecclesiastical celibacy was anticipated – in the Vatican the loose erupted because bergoglio was furious.
In fact that authoritative statement of Benedict xvi prevents him from sitting the ecclesiastical celibacy as he would have planned to do in the next exhortation exhortation. So he himself called mons. Gaenswein, who is secretary of Benedict XVI, but also prefect of the pontifical house of Bergoglio and – furious – ordered him to remove the name of Benedict XVI from the cover of that book (cannot expect to change the texts of the book). Bergoglio demanded a full and total rejection. This is why the first filtered news talked about sources “close to Benedict XVI” according to which benedetto had not written a four-hands book with Sarah, nor approved the cover (i.e. his signature to volume). This though was not true and Benedict XVI could not accept to say false accusing the card implicitly. Sarah to have involved him without his consent. Neither Pope Benedict had any intention of eat what he wrote in defense of celibacy in that volume.
In fact the card. Sarah immediately made notes the letters between them, which showed that the book was wanted by both, and certainly he made notes with the consent of Benedict XVI. To restore the truth.
On the other hand blessed was also found in the need to shelter his secretary from the South American ” feuds since he had received a peremptory order of Bergoglio.
This is how this compromise solution was adopted: in the editions of the book following the first the author of the book will be the card. Sarah “with the contribution of Benedict xvi”. the text of the book in any case remains equal.
With this messy compromise the court Bergogliana can tell the media that “Benedict XVI has withdrawn the signature from the book” (although it is not true) and however in fact the book remains such and which, with the signing of Sarah and the name of Benedict XVI Author of the agreed parts.
A bad story of clerical arrogance that eventually aims to gag Benedict XVI.
However, there is the question of background: if Bergoglio, in his exhortation, gives the celibacy (with the order of the “Viri Probati”) in fact he puts himself in direct contrast with the doctrine of the church reaffirmed these days by Pope Benedict XVI . So it takes responsibility for a serious and pregnant tear.

Antonio Socci

 

 

After all, it’s only Thursday within the suppressed Octave. The party shall continue unabated.

The household prayer is traditionally done with a priest and the whole family taking part, but you can do it on your own, in a pinch. Just remember, it’s not you doing the blessing (if you;re a layman), it’s you calling down the blessing from God. God does the blessing.

What you will need is blessed Epiphany water, blessed chalk, and incense. If you don’t have a thurible, you can get a “starter” one on Amazon for under $15. Nice ones are around $100.

Mine is a little banged up, but I can still swing it.

For incense, I highly recommend Holy Rood Guild, Cantica flavored (although their Laudate is also quite good). It’s not cheap, but it will last you a long time. Don’t make the mistake of using too much; it only takes a little to make a lot of smoke. https://www.holyroodguild.com/Incense_Cantica.html

Charcoal on amazon HERE.

Sorry for literally cutting, pasting, and taping the blessing, but here it is:

Not sure why that G is there, it should be a C, like this:

For some detailed info about all this, along with additional links to the actual words of the blessing of Epiphany water, which are quite beautiful, go HERE.

Blessed continued Epiphany!

The party isn’t over. Let’s pretend it’s pre-1955, as I crack open my 1948 hand missal.

Double of the first class with a Privileged Octave, y’all. Thrice-fold manifestation.

And as we see so often, the imagery not only recalls historical events in linear time, but also calls for us to live out these realities in real time, for our own spiritual benefit.

Happy Feast!

Happy feast!

Fear and love. They work together to foster zeal through obedience. When praying the Mysteries of the Rosary, particularly the Fourth Joyful (The Presentation; fruit: Obedience, love of the law), and the Third Glorious (Pentecost; fruit: Love of God, zeal), always remember that Jesus is a PERSON. In order to love a person, you need to know the person. Jesus is Truth, the law is Truth, and love of the law is how you get to know Him. He loves you infinitely and He desires your love for Him to increase.

With love of the law comes a corresponding fear of justice which in turn builds up our love of God. The whole dynamic has a certain reciprocity to it. If there is a part of the law that you just don’t like or think it’s okay to ignore, that’s the thing keeping you from knowing Him better. The only way to break through is total submission, and it is completely irrational to hold anything back.

The Holy Name of Jesus is powerful. Yes, just His name alone is a powerful prayer. If you don’t have a palm-sized Crucifix, you need one. Hold it in your hand with a particular intention in mind, and just pray His name. If you need something a little longer, use “Jesus, I trust in you.” Be in the state of grace and in a spirit of humble praise. This isn’t superstition or false piety, it’s devotion. Be serious about it, and you will be glad you did. You won’t always get what you ask for, but you will get what’s best for you.

Sorry for the dearth of posts, but ’tis the season for family and friends. Besides, I just haven’t been inspired to write about Slapamama or the other goings on. I promise to get back in the swing shortly.

Meanwhile, the Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus is one of my favorites. Enjoy.

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us.
Jesus, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us (after each line)
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Jesus, Son of the living God,
Jesus, splendor of the Father,
Jesus, brightness of eternal light,
Jesus, King of glory,
Jesus, sun of justice,
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary,
Jesus, most amiable,
Jesus, most admirable,
Jesus, the mighty God,
Jesus, father of the world to come,
Jesus, Angel of great counsel,
Jesus, most powerful,
Jesus, most patient,
Jesus, most obedient,
Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
Jesus, lover of chastity,
Jesus, lover of us,
Jesus, God of peace,
Jesus, author of life,
Jesus, example of virtues,
Jesus, zealous lover of souls,
Jesus, our God,
Jesus, our refuge,
Jesus, father of the poor,
Jesus, treasure of the faithful,
Jesus, good Shepherd,
Jesus, true light,
Jesus, eternal wisdom,
Jesus, infinite goodness,
Jesus, our way and our life,
Jesus, joy of Angels,
Jesus, King of Patriarchs,
Jesus, Master of the Apostles,
Jesus, Teacher of the Evangelists,
Jesus, strength of Martyrs,
Jesus, light of Confessors,
Jesus, purity of Virgins,
Jesus, crown of all Saints,
Be merciful, spare us, O Jesus.
Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Jesus.
From all evil, deliver us, O Jesus. (after each line)
From all sin,
From Thy wrath,
From the snares of the devil,
From the spirit of fornication,
From everlasting death,
From the neglect of Thine inspirations,
By the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation,
By Thy Nativity,
By Thine Infancy,
By Thy most divine Life,
By Thy labors,
By Thine agony and Passion,
By Thy Cross and dereliction,
By Thy sufferings,
By Thy Resurrection,
By Thine Ascension,
By Thine institution of the most Holy Eucharist,
By Thy joys,
By Thy glory,
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us, O Jesus.
Jesus, hear us.
Jesus, graciously hear us.

Let us pray.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who hast said: Ask and ye shall receive, seek, and ye shall find, knock, and it shall be opened unto you; mercifully attend to our supplications, and grant us the gift of Thy divine charity, that we may ever love Thee with our whole heart and with all our words and deeds, and may never cease from praising Thee.

Make us, O Lord, to have a perpetual fear and love of Thy Holy Name, for Thou never failest to help and govern those whom Thou dost bring up in Thy steadfast fear and love; who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen.