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mike182d
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Greetings, from the FR underworld netmil(name removed by moderator)! 
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netmilsmom
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Hey! Iām so glad youāre here!!!Greetings, from the FR underworld netmil(name removed by moderator)!
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EJ79
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I canāt wait for Corpus Christi this year - the parish I am now going to will have a solemn Mass in Latin followed by an outdoor Eucharistic procession and benediction.
I have been a quiet āstowawayā at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Great Falls, VA since Palm Sunday of this year - and even though I have to commute 40 miles from Maryland each Sunday (instead of a 5 minute drive to my closest parish), it is well worth the extra time and mileage. I have never witnessed a more beautiful and moving celebration of the Sacred Liturgy than at this parish. There is a Latin Novus Ordo Mass celebrated at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. The pastor celebrates the liturgy of the Eucharist facing east (priest and people face the altar). A full choir sings polyphonic settings of the entire Mass, using works of the great classical masters.
The pastor is so reverent with each of his words and gestures - much like the altar servers (all boys and young men), who know exactly what they are doing during. Everything is done so prayerfully, and the Mass flows gracefully and naturally. The homilies are wonderful too, very orthodox and full of vivid reflections about the Gospel and/or some aspect of the Faith. Their faithful adherence to the rubrics of the Mass is exemplary, and this is never done in a way that makes the ceremony or its protagonists seem rushed or āstiff.ā This is high liturgy as it was meant to be - to the greater glory of God, and not a banal horizontal celebration of ourselves or the community. The community mingles boisterously after Mass, leaving those inside to pray in thanksgiving in a wonderful, refreshing SILENCE in the Lordās presence, in His (albeit) small temple.
It is so moving to witness five-year-old children, in their parentsā arms, chanting the āCredo IIIā setting of the Nicene Creed in perfect Latin. The Mass is always packed, mostly by young families.
It makes one wonder why when a beautiful, reverent liturgy is offered - there is almost always an overwhelmingly positive response by the community. Could it be evidence of the hunger of our souls for God to be offered the love, beauty, and reverence He truly deserves?
I am so glad I found this parish, and even though I am a āstoawayā from another archdiocese in another state - I always leave feeling spiritually refreshed and renewed, welcomed by smiling faces, and spiritually very much āat homeā in my Fatherāsā¦indeed OUR Fatherāsā¦ house.
I have been a quiet āstowawayā at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Great Falls, VA since Palm Sunday of this year - and even though I have to commute 40 miles from Maryland each Sunday (instead of a 5 minute drive to my closest parish), it is well worth the extra time and mileage. I have never witnessed a more beautiful and moving celebration of the Sacred Liturgy than at this parish. There is a Latin Novus Ordo Mass celebrated at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. The pastor celebrates the liturgy of the Eucharist facing east (priest and people face the altar). A full choir sings polyphonic settings of the entire Mass, using works of the great classical masters.
The pastor is so reverent with each of his words and gestures - much like the altar servers (all boys and young men), who know exactly what they are doing during. Everything is done so prayerfully, and the Mass flows gracefully and naturally. The homilies are wonderful too, very orthodox and full of vivid reflections about the Gospel and/or some aspect of the Faith. Their faithful adherence to the rubrics of the Mass is exemplary, and this is never done in a way that makes the ceremony or its protagonists seem rushed or āstiff.ā This is high liturgy as it was meant to be - to the greater glory of God, and not a banal horizontal celebration of ourselves or the community. The community mingles boisterously after Mass, leaving those inside to pray in thanksgiving in a wonderful, refreshing SILENCE in the Lordās presence, in His (albeit) small temple.
It is so moving to witness five-year-old children, in their parentsā arms, chanting the āCredo IIIā setting of the Nicene Creed in perfect Latin. The Mass is always packed, mostly by young families.
It makes one wonder why when a beautiful, reverent liturgy is offered - there is almost always an overwhelmingly positive response by the community. Could it be evidence of the hunger of our souls for God to be offered the love, beauty, and reverence He truly deserves?
I am so glad I found this parish, and even though I am a āstoawayā from another archdiocese in another state - I always leave feeling spiritually refreshed and renewed, welcomed by smiling faces, and spiritually very much āat homeā in my Fatherāsā¦indeed OUR Fatherāsā¦ house.
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Joseph_Bilodeau
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netmil(name removed by moderator):
By inaugurating Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in our parish.
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Trelow
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Our dioceses is having a nice procession right down Broadway in the middle of K.C.
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shannon_e
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Yes, there will be a procession, Benediction, then Mass.
The Bishop decided that this year it will be held in a small nearby town, about 45 min away from the āhomeā Cathedral of the Diocese. I think thatās a nice touch.
Starts early, though.
The Bishop decided that this year it will be held in a small nearby town, about 45 min away from the āhomeā Cathedral of the Diocese. I think thatās a nice touch.
Starts early, though.
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Vox_Borealis
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Yes. We had mass in one of the historic basilicas (celebrated by the archbishop), followed by a procession to another basilica about a mile away for exposition and benediction. Pretty awesome, I must admit.
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Fergal
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My heart is so excited right now! We are having our first Corpus Christi procession for years. It has been met with mixed reactions as I suppose is only to be expected when reinstating something like this.
Driving down the town yesterday I was almost reduced to tears with the immense happiness and joy I felt on seeing the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary beaming down on us from various shop windows.
We had asked the local businesses to decorate their shop fronts or make sure at least that when Christ was being carried through the streets that their displays would be kept modest. We have lingerie shops who have decorated their store fronts in the Papal colours etc. WOW!!
I can remember those wonderful processions we used to take part in as young Altar boys and they were splendid affairs. This will be reduced in splendour and length but none the less its significance has not been lost on me.
One of our Priests was with us yesterday and as a parting remark he was asked āWell Father I suppose we will see you tomorrow in all your regalia for the special event?ā āNoā, he replied. āI am going to a football match. See, you have to look after the important things in lifeā Our jaws hit the floor. He knew it. OUCH.
None the less I am so looking forward to walking with Christ in a show of solidarity in faith with my Catholic brothers and sisters.
I wish you all a blessed Feast day.
Driving down the town yesterday I was almost reduced to tears with the immense happiness and joy I felt on seeing the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary beaming down on us from various shop windows.
We had asked the local businesses to decorate their shop fronts or make sure at least that when Christ was being carried through the streets that their displays would be kept modest. We have lingerie shops who have decorated their store fronts in the Papal colours etc. WOW!!
I can remember those wonderful processions we used to take part in as young Altar boys and they were splendid affairs. This will be reduced in splendour and length but none the less its significance has not been lost on me.
One of our Priests was with us yesterday and as a parting remark he was asked āWell Father I suppose we will see you tomorrow in all your regalia for the special event?ā āNoā, he replied. āI am going to a football match. See, you have to look after the important things in lifeā Our jaws hit the floor. He knew it. OUCH.
None the less I am so looking forward to walking with Christ in a show of solidarity in faith with my Catholic brothers and sisters.
I wish you all a blessed Feast day.
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Grace_and_Glory
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I just got back from our Corpus Christi celebration. We had Mass, and then we had a procession outside. We sang in Latin during the procession and blessed the campus (our church is in the middle of a college campus). It was so wonderful! There were so many people who processed with us, and the weather cooperated perfectly. It made me glad to be a Catholic.
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netmilsmom
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Oh man! What a priest! God Bless him, he needs it.
And a happy feastday to you as well!
Ours went well (my 1st) All four priests in attendance!
My girls were part of the procession, dressed in white and throwing petals! The sun shown the whole time and Giannawannabe was able to come (although I lost her quick!!!) Hi G!
It was beautiful!
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Giannawannabe
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It was beautiful, wasnāt it netmil(name removed by moderator)? So nice to see you again. Your little girls looked so pretty tossing their rose petals. Iām glad I could bring my kids to see Corpus Christi done up right:thumbsup:
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mpav
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We had no special procession, but the sermon and music were devoted to the Eucharist, including Panis Angelicus. At the end of mass the pasto led us in a prayer of thanksgiving composed by Thomas Aquinas.
Thanksgiving After Mass
Lord, Father all-powerful and ever-living God, I thank You, for even though I am a sinner, your unprofitable servant, not because of my worth but in the kindness of your mercy, You have fed me with the Precious Body and Blood of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that this Holy Communion may not bring me condemnation and punishment but forgiveness and salvation. May it be a helmet of faith and a shield of good will. May it purify me from evil ways and put an end to my evil passions. May it bring me charity and patience, humility and obedience, and growth in the power to do good. May it be my strong defense against all my enemies, visible and invisible, and the perfect calming of all my evil impulses, bodily and spiritual. May it unite me more closely to you, the One true God, and lead me safely through death to everlasting happiness with You. And I pray that You will lead me, a sinner, to the banquet where you, with Your Son and holy Spirit, are true and perfect light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy, gladness without end, and perfect happiness to your saints. Grant this through Christ our Lord, AMEN.
Our pastor likes to remind us that when he came to our parish one of the first things he did was to obtain a splendid new tabernacle, fit for Our Saviour, and to restore it to a place of centrality in the church.
āIf I am raised up I will bring all men to myself.ā
oursaviournyc.org/pages/tabernacle.shtml
Thanksgiving After Mass
Lord, Father all-powerful and ever-living God, I thank You, for even though I am a sinner, your unprofitable servant, not because of my worth but in the kindness of your mercy, You have fed me with the Precious Body and Blood of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that this Holy Communion may not bring me condemnation and punishment but forgiveness and salvation. May it be a helmet of faith and a shield of good will. May it purify me from evil ways and put an end to my evil passions. May it bring me charity and patience, humility and obedience, and growth in the power to do good. May it be my strong defense against all my enemies, visible and invisible, and the perfect calming of all my evil impulses, bodily and spiritual. May it unite me more closely to you, the One true God, and lead me safely through death to everlasting happiness with You. And I pray that You will lead me, a sinner, to the banquet where you, with Your Son and holy Spirit, are true and perfect light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy, gladness without end, and perfect happiness to your saints. Grant this through Christ our Lord, AMEN.
Our pastor likes to remind us that when he came to our parish one of the first things he did was to obtain a splendid new tabernacle, fit for Our Saviour, and to restore it to a place of centrality in the church.
āIf I am raised up I will bring all men to myself.ā
oursaviournyc.org/pages/tabernacle.shtml
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Lux_et_veritas
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Been to my first Corpus Christi procession - at Assumption Grotto. Never did that before. I was impressed, especially with the vast number of people who stayed after mass for it - Iād estimate between 65 and 75% of the loaded church.
The Blessed Sacrament was in a monstrance and it was carried under a pretty canopy (someone explain the significance of a canopy on a sunny day, please). We stopped at four stations outdoors. Someone help me to understand this, eh? I couldnāt hear everything and I know we heard messages from the Gospel four times and same the same songs over each time, etc. Enlighten me as to what I was just involved in.
Iām still trying to figure it all out since Iāve never been a procession kind of person. You just donāt see those in many churches here in America. There were lots of āiconsā or statues and pictures on each of the tables we went to. People were staying afterwards and taking pictures.
Iāve landed on a new planet and its good.
Oh - and it was an Orchestral Mass with the Pastor, Fr. Perrone, conducting the symphony and choir. It was beautiful. When they sang the Gloria I thought I was going to cry. When they sang the Ave Verum I thought I had died and gone to heaven.
Iām a former folk-group singer/guitarist/mandolin player and Iāll tell you what, Iām just not interested in it anymore all of a sudden. Not that it isnāt good, but that was so uplifting it was surreal. Fr. Perrone talks to God in that music and God in turn speaks to anyone willing to open their hearts and hear Him through it. When they asked for money to support the music program my checkbook just walked out of my purse.
assumptiongrotto.com/orchestral_masses.htm
If anyone is ever coming to Southeast Michigan check the above link out to see if there is an Orchestral Mass when you are coming. It is a wonderful experience.
EDIT: oh yeah, most in Latin - songs and Liturgy. Some english, but mostly Latin. I like!
Homily by Fr. Eusebius was, in part, on kneeling or shall I say, the āDeath of Kneelingā that exists today. He quoted something a bishop wrote (couldnāt hear it all, but great homily). He spoke about genuflection and why we do it which was interesting. Then he talked about how the knees are a sign of strength in the body when straight, but a sign of humility when bent.
Well, Assumption Grotto gave my untrained knees a workout today. Iām one of those who was engaged in the Death of Kneeling before I started going there.
The Blessed Sacrament was in a monstrance and it was carried under a pretty canopy (someone explain the significance of a canopy on a sunny day, please). We stopped at four stations outdoors. Someone help me to understand this, eh? I couldnāt hear everything and I know we heard messages from the Gospel four times and same the same songs over each time, etc. Enlighten me as to what I was just involved in.
Iām still trying to figure it all out since Iāve never been a procession kind of person. You just donāt see those in many churches here in America. There were lots of āiconsā or statues and pictures on each of the tables we went to. People were staying afterwards and taking pictures.
Iāve landed on a new planet and its good.
Oh - and it was an Orchestral Mass with the Pastor, Fr. Perrone, conducting the symphony and choir. It was beautiful. When they sang the Gloria I thought I was going to cry. When they sang the Ave Verum I thought I had died and gone to heaven.
Iām a former folk-group singer/guitarist/mandolin player and Iāll tell you what, Iām just not interested in it anymore all of a sudden. Not that it isnāt good, but that was so uplifting it was surreal. Fr. Perrone talks to God in that music and God in turn speaks to anyone willing to open their hearts and hear Him through it. When they asked for money to support the music program my checkbook just walked out of my purse.
assumptiongrotto.com/orchestral_masses.htm
If anyone is ever coming to Southeast Michigan check the above link out to see if there is an Orchestral Mass when you are coming. It is a wonderful experience.
EDIT: oh yeah, most in Latin - songs and Liturgy. Some english, but mostly Latin. I like!
Homily by Fr. Eusebius was, in part, on kneeling or shall I say, the āDeath of Kneelingā that exists today. He quoted something a bishop wrote (couldnāt hear it all, but great homily). He spoke about genuflection and why we do it which was interesting. Then he talked about how the knees are a sign of strength in the body when straight, but a sign of humility when bent.
Well, Assumption Grotto gave my untrained knees a workout today. Iām one of those who was engaged in the Death of Kneeling before I started going there.
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Fergal
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We had a wonderful procession from the Parish Church at 3pm. We walked up the main street in our town to the Court House where we had Benediction on the steps of the Court House and back again to the Church for Benediction once again.
We had the Rosary through the PA system all over the town and sacred hymns being broadcast all over the town. It was so moving. Many times I came very close to tears. Many shops and businesses made great efforts to mark the day by dressing their windows and putting Sacred Heart altars in them. The Papal flag was everywhere.
John Paul II featured heavily in a lot of windows.
At the top of the town there was a large picture of the Sacred Heart looking over and blessing the town.
Oh myā¦ how wonderful. I was and I still am so moved. My son walked with his scout troop and took it all very seriously indeed. I was so proud of him.
We had the First Communion girls and boys ahead of the Blessed Sacrament throwing Rose petals along the way and alldevoteeās were busy picking them up as keepsakes as we returned along the route!!
I would estimate that a good āfull churchā turned up and walked the short distance.
To hear our Holy Mothers Rosary broadcast all over the town was remarkable and the singing was just so heartwarming.
Wonderful memories of a wonderful day.
We had the Rosary through the PA system all over the town and sacred hymns being broadcast all over the town. It was so moving. Many times I came very close to tears. Many shops and businesses made great efforts to mark the day by dressing their windows and putting Sacred Heart altars in them. The Papal flag was everywhere.
John Paul II featured heavily in a lot of windows.
At the top of the town there was a large picture of the Sacred Heart looking over and blessing the town.
Oh myā¦ how wonderful. I was and I still am so moved. My son walked with his scout troop and took it all very seriously indeed. I was so proud of him.
We had the First Communion girls and boys ahead of the Blessed Sacrament throwing Rose petals along the way and alldevoteeās were busy picking them up as keepsakes as we returned along the route!!
I would estimate that a good āfull churchā turned up and walked the short distance.
To hear our Holy Mothers Rosary broadcast all over the town was remarkable and the singing was just so heartwarming.
Wonderful memories of a wonderful day.
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SnorterLuster
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Our chapel had a small procession around the grounds with Our Lord in the lead under a canopy, carried by Father. We, actually everyone else, sang a hymn as we marched. I tend to be loud and out of tune so I limit my singing to the shower. Overall, very nice and very reverent.
I never see the Eucharist in the monstrance that I donāt think of an old Dragnet show. A monstrance with consecrated host is stolen from a church on the poorer side of town. Of course the priest is devastated, but Joe Friday is on the case. As the show proceeds, it becomes obvious that a parishoner did the dastardly deed. As Joe is interviewing people on the steps of the church, here comes little 7 year old Juan with the monstrance and Our Lord in his little red wagon. He explained to Father that he thought Jesus was tired of being cooped up in the Tabernacle and church so he took Jesus for a ride so he could have a change of scenery.
I never see the Eucharist in the monstrance that I donāt think of an old Dragnet show. A monstrance with consecrated host is stolen from a church on the poorer side of town. Of course the priest is devastated, but Joe Friday is on the case. As the show proceeds, it becomes obvious that a parishoner did the dastardly deed. As Joe is interviewing people on the steps of the church, here comes little 7 year old Juan with the monstrance and Our Lord in his little red wagon. He explained to Father that he thought Jesus was tired of being cooped up in the Tabernacle and church so he took Jesus for a ride so he could have a change of scenery.
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Walburga
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All we had was a little extra music and the guest priest preached on the Eucharist. No procession: zippo, zilch, nada. I am very saddened by this as it is one of my favorite feast days. However, being the cantor, I was the last one at the cup and there was a lot of precious blood left and I drank it all! I think it was wonderful gift from Jesus on this special day.
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netmilsmom
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Hey Lady did you stay for goodies??
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Lux_et_veritas
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Now that sounds like a Corpus Christi celebration.
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Giannawannabe
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netmil(name removed by moderator):
Had to beat a path homeāfamily function stuff. However, we did manage to say a prayer at the Grotto and walk around and see the beautiful Stations of the Cross meditation area. What a beautiful day!!!
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MarySon
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Here in San Antonio, the main celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi took place at 3:00 p.m at St. Maryās Church. We had a Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, followed by an exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (BTW, the monstrance that was used was blessed by the Pope John Paull the Great last Easter). After the Chaplet there was time for a private adoration. That laster until 4:00. After that, people left the church, formed a procession and processed from St. Maryās to the Cathedral .It was pretty cool. People actually stoped what there were doing and just looked at the procession. Awesome. Some of them apparently were Catholic 'cause I saw them cross themselves. Once we arrived at the Cathedral, a Rosary was said, which was followed by the Benediction and Mass that was led by Archbishop Gomez.
For info about adoration in San Antonio, visit this link: adore24.org/
For info about adoration in San Antonio, visit this link: adore24.org/
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