Lent I

February 25, 2007 – Lent I This is the First Sunday of Quadragesima (40) as the Church officially terms her annual season of prayer and penance. It is also the liturgical “Angel Sunday.” We beg the assistance of the angels, especially our own Guardian, to protect us against the assaults of the Evil One, and […]

Ash Wednesday

February 18, 2007 – Quinquagesima – Holy Face Sunday – St Bernadette, V Today is Quinquagesima Sunday (which means fifty—the approximate number of days until Easter.) Our annual Triduum in Honor of the Holy Face begins today and will conclude on Tuesday, the Feast of the Holy Face. The Blessing of Expectant Mothers follows all […]

Quinquagesima

Sexagesima

February 11, 2007 – Sexagesima – Our Lady of Lourdes The Blessing of the Sick follows all Masses today, with the Blessing of Religious Articles afterwards. Vespers are at 4:45 PM with Benediction at approximately 5:25 PM. Every Catholic boy should learn how to serve God at the altar. It is both a privilege and […]

Septuagesima

February 4, 2007 – Septuagesima – St. Andrew Corsini Today is Septuagesima Sunday, the opening of our Pre-Lent Season, during which we pray and plan for a good Lent. The Blessing of Throats in honor of St. Blaise is available at the communion rail after all Masses. Home Candles, a powerful sacramental blessed on the […]