This article about Agatha Christie supporting the TLM mentions something I didn't know: she gave the proceeds of a short book to pay for a new stained glass window in a Devon church, in a design of her choice. I've now found an Oldie article about it with a decent photo. 1/2
Thanks to the Argentinian publication La Nacion which carries an article (in Spanish) about Agatha Christi and others signing the petition to save the Traditional Mass in 1971: link in reply. The movement had a number of Argentinian supporters, notably Jorge Luis Borges. 1/2
I find the tone of this letter extremely troubling. It professes no concern about the effect that their de facto separation from Rome will have on their members and the faithful.
I’ve been spending the whole of this week at the @latinmassuk Residential Latin Course. Part intensive language workshop, part retreat, it has been a haven of faith, peace and consolation during this crazy week for the Church.
Many thanks to @latinmassuk which through the Latin Course as well as its many other initiatives, continues to provide opportunities for Catholics to share and enjoy the many cultural assets of our beautiful faith.
Well said @LMSChairman "Our work is not about creating a parallel institution in which everything is the way we want it, but improving what is going on in the mainstream, above all making the Traditional Mass available to as many Catholics as possible.
I note this because of the very different attitude of Fr Davide Pagliarani, the Superior General of the Society of St Pius X." https://t.co/NJB4HE0Mft
The people I feel most for are the ordinary Catholics and families who toil in this valley of tears and find nourishment for the battle here on earth against the flesh and the world in the Chapels of the SSPX. Rome needs to make sensitive pastoral provisions for these people who love Christ and His Church.
You don’t get excommunicated for sins or even heresy. You face that penalty only for things which contradict the reality of the Church in a specific way. Consecrating bishops may not be the worst possible sin, but a murderer is not creating a schism.
🗞️ @LMSChairman speaks with @OSVNews following the consecrations and excommunication of the SSPX
'I hope this will also lead to a change, reassuring those who don’t support the society’s action and wish to separate the liturgy from any thought of schism'
Full article ⬇️
🗞️ @CatholicHerald has published the sections of our Chairman's AGM speech outlining the Society's thoughts and position on the SSPX consecrations
Read the article here: https://t.co/OqpO135R3f
Link to the full speech is in the 🧵👇
The LMS National Chaplain, Monsignor Gordon Read, is this year marking the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood.
We're gathering a spiritual bouquet to mark his 50 years of tireless service to God and countless souls, as well as to the Traditional Roman Rite
We've had the honour of having him as our National Chaplain for over a decade. In that time Mgr. Read has served the Society both publicly, in celebrating Masses, and behind the scenes, in giving advice, with unfailing patience, enormous experience, and profound wisdom
Link to the bouquet below 👇🙏
Bishop Burbidge on Friday announced the erection of a chaplaincy for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (@fsspna ) in the @arlingtonchurch, to be served by Fr. Jonathan Romanoski and Fr John Audino. Details to follow.
Deo gratias!
https://t.co/1iQaJheNiR
The FIUV is pleased to announce the publication of the latest edition of our magazine, Gregorius Magnus (link in reply). Cardinal Eijk in the Netherlands, Cardinal Burke in Rome; book reviews, analysis, news from around the world: all for free.
Flyers in four languages advertising the Ad Petri Pilgrimage this October in Rome. The nature of the liturgy we will have in St Peter's is still a matter of negotiation, so these leave it vague.