4/17/11
The Largest: Melk Abbey
and...
4/16/11
Bavaria - the land of the Church, beer and BMW
BMW = Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works)
The Benedictine Abbey in the center of Munich
St. Boniface's Abbey was founded by King Ludwig I of Bavaria in the XIX century
Unfortunately the interior was 'updated' by the current inhabitants
Interior of St. Boniface ca. 1894. Source Wikipedia
Interior of St. Boniface 2011...
4/14/11
The Black Madonna of Pelagiberg
The parish led by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. Visit them when in the Switzerland.
Real unusual place full of prayer and grace.
Weihwasser
Whenever I visit a friend family in the Switzerland, I am surprised by the way they keep different traditions. I particularly like when they bless me for goodbye. One of them take holy water and make a sign of the Cross on my forehead. The Grossmutter – grandma - how all call her, always says that “Holy water, but this real one, blessed with the exorcism and salt, has the special power, because God Himself act through it and everyone can use it to bless.”
She told me once that in the good old days people sprinkled with holy water also fields, animals, stables and houses, it was given to sick people to drink and even cows get it to drink.
In many churches in southern Germany and the Switzerland you can find containers, really big containers, with holy water to take away. And people really use it.
Holy water to take away in a parish church
The holy water container in Wigratzbad, Bavaria
Rituale Romanum
ORDO AD FACIENDAM AQUAM BENEDICTAM
| V. Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini. R. Qui fecit caelum et terram. | |
| Exorcizo te, creatura aquae, in nomine Dei + Patris omnipotentis, et in nomine Jesu + Christi Filii ejus Domini nostri, et in virtute Spiritus + Sancti: ut fias aqua exorcizata ad effugandam omnem potestatem inimici, et ipsum inimicum eradicare et explantare valeas cum angelis suis apostaticis, per virtutem ajusdem Domini nostri Jesu Christi: qui venturus est judicare vivos et mortuos, et saeculum per ignem. R. Amen. | I exorcize you, creature of water, in the name of God + the Father almighty, in the name of Jesus + Christ his Son our Lord, and in the power of the Holy + Spirit: that you may be water exorcized for putting all strength of the enemy to flight, and that you may be empowered to uproot and cast out the enemy himself with his apostate angels, by the power of the same Jesus Christ our Lord: Who shall come to judge the living and the dead, and the world by fire. R. Amen. |
| Oremus Deus, qui ad salutem humani generis, maxima quaeque sacramenta in aquarum substantia condidisti: adesto propitius invocationibus nostris, et elemento huic multimodis purificationibus praeparato, virtutem tuae bene + dictionis infunde: ut creatura tua, mysteriis tuis serviens, ad abigendos daemones, morbosque pellendos, divinae gratiae sumat effectum; ut quidquid in domibus, vel in locis fidelium, haec unda resperserit, careat omni immunditia, liberetur a noxa: non illic resideat spiritus pestilens, non aura corrumpens: discedant omnes insidiae latentis inimici; et si quid est, quod aut incolumitati habitantium invidet, aut quieti, aspersione hujus aquae effugiat: ut salubritas, per invocationem sancti tui nominis expetita, ab omnibus sit impugnationibus defensa. Per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum Filium tuum: Qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus per omnia saecula saeculorum. R. Amen. | Let us pray O God, who for the salvation of the human race have founded all the greatest mysteries (sacramenta) in the substance of water: be favorable to our prayers, and pour forth the power of your blessing + upon this element prepared with manifold purifications: so that your creature, serving your mysteries, may take up the effect of divine grace for expelling demons and driving away diseases; so that whatsoever this water sprinkles in the homes or places of the faithful, may be freed from all uncleanness, and delivered from harm: may the pestilential spirit not remain there, nor destroying air: may all snares of the hidden enemy depart; and if there be anything that is hostile towards either the safety or the repose of the inhabitants, let it flee with the sprinkling of this water: so that the well-being asked through the invocation of your holy name may be defended from all that attacks it. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son: who with you lives and reigns in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. R. Amen. |
| Commixtio salis et aquae pariter fiat, in nomine Pa+tris, et Fi+lii, et Spiritus + Sancti. R. Amen | May this salt and water be mixed together, in the name of the Father + and of the Son + and of the Holy + Spirit. R. Amen. |
| V. Dominus vobiscum. R. Et cum spiritu tuo. | |
| Deus, invictae virtutis auctor, et insuperabilis imperii Rex, ac semper magnificus triumphator: qui adversae dominationis vires reprimis: qui inimici rugientis saevitiam superas: qui hostiles nequitias potenter expugnas: te, Domine, trementes et supplices deprecamur, ac petimus: ut hanc creaturam salis et aquae dignanter aspicias, benignus illustres, pietatis tuae rore sanctifices; ut, ubicumque fuerit aspersa, per invocationem sancti nominis tui, omnis infestatio immundi spiritus abigatur: terrorque venenosi serpentis procul pellatur: et praesentia Santi Spiritus nobis, misericordiam tuam poscentibus, ubique adesse dignetur. Per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum Filium tuum: Qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate ejusdem Spiritus Sancti Deus per omnia saecula saeculorum. R. Amen. | O God, source of invincible strength and king of insuperable dominion, and ever magnificent triumphant one: you who restrain the force of the adversary’s dominion: you who overcome the savagery of the raging enemy: you who powerfully defeat hostile influences: trembling and prostrate we humbly beseech and implore you, Lord: that you may look kindly upon this creature of salt and water, graciously illumine and sanctify it with the dew of your mercy: that wherever it shall be sprinkled, through the invocation of your holy name, every infestation of the unclean spirit may be banished: and the terror of the venomous serpent may be driven afar: and may the presence of the Holy Spirit deign to be everywhere with us, who ask your mercy. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son: who lives and reigns in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. R. Amen. |
4/13/11
Government’s clips Pro-life
The Chilean government has sponsored these fantastic Pro-life ads. WATCH AND SHOW IT TO OTHERS
Abortion in Chile is illegal without exception.
Pray and fight that the abortion will be illegal also in your country. Murder is a crime!!!
Marien-Apotheke
In most catholic cities in Germany there are 'Pharmacies of Our Lady' that still operates successfully, despite the fact that most of them were established several centuries ago.
Do you want your business to last for centuries? Give it under Our Lady protection.
4/11/11
Ecclesia Militans - Church Militant
An Eucharistic procession during the battle of Jasna Gora (Luminous Mount), which ended with the miraculously saving of the Jasna Gora monastery during a siege that took place at the time of The Deluge, a 17th century Swedish, heretic invasion on Poland.
Excerpt for the movie 'Potop'.
4/10/11
Where did the Pope celebrate his first Mass?
'8th July 1951 in Traunstein, Bavaria, Germany. Streets decorated, people awaiting the two new priests from their city. The first Mass was celebrated at 7 am by newly ordained priest Joseph Ratzinger with the multitude attendance of the young people and the celebration of the youth Communion.
At 9.30 am followed the first Mass of the new priest Georg. Both brothers were lead from the family house through the decorated streets to the main square, where they were received and welcomed by the clergy. In the crowded parish church of saint Oswald the new priest Georg Ratzinger celebrated the Solemn High Mass, while his brother Joseph served as a deacon and their friend Rupert Berger, also newly ordained priest, as a subdeacon. During the celebration the choir sang the Nelson Messe of Haydn. After the celebration the people met in the Sailerkeller for a dinner and then again in the church.'
The church of Saint Oswald in Traunstein
The interior decorated for the Lent
The bust of Pope Benedict XVI in Traunstein
Catholic tradition - Patron Saint painted on the house wall
4/6/11
A gift for the Holy Father
Recently it came to my mind that 'all those who are attached to the liturgical tradition' should make a splendid gift to the Pope Benedict for all he did for the Tradition.
We all would like to see back the glorious tiara in use in the papal liturgy, but it is unlikely that the real tiara will be back, at least in the near future. Maybe a step into the good direction would be a mitre that would imitate the real tiara, a similar to that one used by the Patriarchs of Lisbon (see more HERE). What the traditionalists of the World would say to that idea?
We all would like to see back the glorious tiara in use in the papal liturgy, but it is unlikely that the real tiara will be back, at least in the near future. Maybe a step into the good direction would be a mitre that would imitate the real tiara, a similar to that one used by the Patriarchs of Lisbon (see more HERE). What the traditionalists of the World would say to that idea?
4/5/11
Pope Pius XII celebrates Mass in St. Peter - 1942
“Mai, 13th 1942. The great catholic family celebrates a dear fest – 25th
anniversary of episcopal consecration of the father of all”
His Holiness Pope Pius XII celebrating Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the St. Peter’s basilica in Rome on the day of his 25th anniversary of episcopal consecration.
Excerpt from the movie ‘Pastor Angelicus’.
His Holiness Pope Pius XII celebrating Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the St. Peter’s basilica in Rome on the day of his 25th anniversary of episcopal consecration.
Excerpt from the movie ‘Pastor Angelicus’.
UPDATE: for a good explanation what is happening on the video see http://stlouiscatholic.blogspot.com/
4/4/11
'You are on the right path'
I want to share with you this quotation from cardinal Ratzinger:
“We were over 40 candidates, who answered to the call ‘Adsum’: I am present; on the bright summer day, which remains the memorable culmination of life. (…) In that moment, in which the elderly Archbishop put his hands on me, a birdie - maybe a lark - rose from the high altar in the cathedral and hummed a tiny cheering song, which was as an encouragement from the highest: This is good, you are on the right path.”
Translation from german - mine.
Calceamenta - episcopal sandals
Calcea, Domine, pedes meos in praeparationem evangelii pacis, et protege me in velamento alarum tuarum.
Missale Romanum
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