Traditional Liturgy2021-11-26T05:27:53-06:00

External Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus — A Message From St. Mary Margaret Alacoque

The Confession of St. Longinus,James Tissot, 1886-1894 Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (John 19:31-37) At that time: The Jews (because it was the Parasceve), that the bodies might not remain upon the cross on the Sabbath day (for that was a great Sabbath day) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. The soldiers therefore came: and they broke the legs of the first, and [...]

By |June 29th, 2025|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|0 Comments

Sermon for a Nuptial Mass — Fr. Ermatinger

The Sacraments:Wedding Ceremony,Pietro Longhi, cir. 1755 Translation of the Letter of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians (Eph 5:22-33) Brethren: Let women be subject to their husbands as to the Lord; for the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the Church. He is the savior of his body. Therefore, as the Church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their husbands in all [...]

By |June 28th, 2025|Categories: Homilies, Traditional Liturgy|0 Comments

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger

The Crucifixion, Jan Provoost(Musea Brugge collection), cir. 1501-5 Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Ephesians 3:8-19) Brethren, To me, the least of all the Saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ: and to enlighten all men, that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery which hath been hidden from eternity in God, who created all things: that [...]

By |June 27th, 2025|Categories: Homilies, Traditional Liturgy|0 Comments

Second Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

Translation of the Epistle for the Second Sunday After Pentecost (1 John 3:13-18) Invitation to the Feast, Eugene Burnand, 1899 Dearly beloved, wonder not if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not, abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and you know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in himself. In this we have known [...]

By |June 23rd, 2025|Categories: Homilies, Traditional Liturgy|0 Comments

External Solemnity of Corpus Christi — A Message From St. Thérèse of Lisieux

The Institution of the Eucharist,Ercole de' Roberti, cir. 1490 Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (John 6:55-58) At that time Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: My Flesh is meat indeed, and My Blood is drink indeed. He that eateth My Flesh, and drinketh My Blood, abideth in Me, and I in him. As the living Father hath sent Me, and I live by the Father, so he that eateth Me, [...]

By |June 22nd, 2025|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|0 Comments

Trinity Sunday — A Message From St. John Chrysostom

Holy Trinity (detail), Pierre Mignard, 1663-65 Continuation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (Matt 28:18-20) At that time, Jesus said to His disciples, All power is given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore, teach ye all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And behold I am with you [...]

By |June 15th, 2025|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|0 Comments

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