Candlemas Feb 2nd.

Accordng to the Catholic encyclopedia:-

"According to the Roman Missal the celebrant after Terce, in stole and cope of purple colour, standing at the epistle side of the altar, blesses the candles (which must be of beeswax). Having sung or recited the five orations prescribed, he sprinkles and incenses the candles. Then he distributes them to the clergy and laity, whilst the choir sings the canticle of Simeon, "Nunc dimittis". The antiphon "Lumen ad revelationem gentium et gloriam plebis tuæ Israel" is repeated after every verse, according to the medieval custom of singing the antiphons. During the procession which now follows, and at which all the partakers carry lighted candles in their hands, the choir sings the antiphon "Adorna thalamum tuum, Sion", composed by St. John of Damascus, one of the few pieces which, text and music, have been borrowed by the Roman Church from the Greeks. The other antiphons are of Roman origin. 

The solemn procession represents the entry of Christ, who is the Light of the World, into the Temple of Jerusalem. It forms an essential part of the liturgical services of the day, and must be held in every parochial church where the required ministers can be had. The procession is always kept on 2 February even when the office and Mass of the feast is transferred to 3 February. Before the reform of the Latin liturgy by St. Pius V (1568), in the churches north and west of the Alps this ceremony was more solemn. After the fifth oration a preface was sung. The "Adorna" was preceded by the antiphon "Ave Maria". While now the procession in held inside the church, during the Middle Ages the clergy left the church and visited the cemetery surrounding it. Upon the return of the procession a priest, carrying an image of the Holy Child, met it at the door and entered the church with the clergy, who sang the canticle of Zachary, "Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel". At the conclusion, entering the sanctuary, the choir sang the responsory, "Gaude Maria Virgo" or the prose, "Inviolata" or some other antiphon in honour of the Blessed Virgin."

#BreakingNews "Resurrection" Mel Gibson's Sequel to the Passion of the Christ will Star Jim Caviezel - Biggest in History!

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Jim Caviezel with director Mel Gibson's plan to shoot a sequel to The Passion of the Christ. Caviezel, 49, confirmed he will reprise his role as Jesus in the planned film about the resurrection of Christ. "There are things that I cannot say that will shock the audience," he says. "It's great. Stay tuned." Caviezel says he's been inspired in his talks with Gibson by the direction the project is taking. "I won’t tell you how he’s going to go about it," Caviezel says.

"But I’ll tell you this much, the film he’s going to do is going to be the biggest film in history. It’s that good."

In 2004 The Passion of the Christ, which Gibson directed, co-wrote and produced, was a major milestone in faith-based filmmaking, earning more than $611 million worldwide on a $30 million budget as the highest-grossing R-rated film ever in North America with $370.8 million. The original followed the last 12 hours of Christ's life as portrayed by Caviezel. Caviezel will play Luke in Paul, Apostle of Christ (in theaters March 28) alongside James Faulkner's Paul. Gibson talked about his plans for the Passion sequel on the Late Show in 2016. “The Resurrection. Big subject.... "We’re trying to craft this in a way that’s cinematically compelling and enlightening so that it shines new light, if possible, without creating some weird thing.” Caviezel says the Oscar-winning director has "cracked" that story and they have scheduled a shooting window. "Braveheart, that’s a film that took a long time to be able to crack," Caviezel says. "The same thing for Passion. And the same thing for this. He’s finally got it. So that is coming."
(with notes from USA Today)

Missa Cantata for Septuagesima · Hosted by Extraordinary Malvern and Schola Gregoriana Malverniensis

The music for this Missa Cantata in the Extraordinary Form, sung by the Schola Gregoriana Malverniensis, is planned to be:

Sprinkling: Asperges me (Gregorian)
Introit: Circumdederunt (Brant)
Kyrie: Missa Sine Nomine (Viadana)

Gradual: Adjutor (Brant)
Tract: De profundis (Brant)
Creed: Credo III (Gregorian)

Offertory: Bonum est (Brant)
Sanctus: Mass VIII (Brant)
Agnus: Missa Sine Nomine (Viadana)
Communion: Illumina faciem (Brant)
Motet: O sacrum convivium (Farrant)

Marian Antiphon: Alma Redemptoris mater (Gregorian).

The Parish is St. Wulstan's in Little Malvern:-  http://www.saint-wulstans.org.uk/contact.asp

For more details see:- https://www.facebook.com/ExtraordinaryMalvern/.

Carmelites of Wyoming - Carmelites in Full Communion with the Holy See who Still Use the Carmelite Rite

Carmelite Traditional Holy Mass in Aylesford - Exact Date Unknown (c.1960-1972).

World Over - 2018-01-11 – Full Episode with Raymond Arroyo, Amoris Laetitia Fr. Murray and More

FR. GERALD MURRAY, canon lawyer, priest of the Archdiocese of New York and member of the Papal Posse joins us to address the critical response to those who are requesting clarity from Rome on the Communion for divorced and civilly remarried couples controversy.

Comedian Russell Brand Reveals How God Saved Him from Addiction

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for the full story!

Cheltenham YCA Jan 2018 Events

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Wednesday 10th Jan - Low Mass at 7pm St. Gregory's Church, Cheltenham (GL50 3PR) -  Rosary and Confessions before Mass. The Rosary and serving are organised by Cheltenham YCA.

Saturday 20th Jan - Social (Fish and Chips night). Time TBC.

Fatima foretold ‘diabolical forces’ that would enter Church in our time:...

Plenary Indulgence reminders: Veni Creator on Jan. 1

§ 1. A plenary indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful who, in a church or in an oratory, are present [take part] in a recitation or solemn chant of: ...
° the hymn Veni Creator ... on the first day of the year, imploring divine assistance for the whole of the coming year...
 (Reference: Enchiridion Indulgentiarum)

Plenary Indulgence Reminders: Te Deum on Dec. 31

§ 1. A plenary indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful who, in a church or in an oratory, are present [take part] in a recitation or solemn chant of: ...

° the Te Deum hymn, on the last day of the year, in thanksgiving to God for the favors received in the course of the entire year.
(Reference: Enchiridion Indulgentiarum)
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Happy Christmas 2017

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The Gospel According to Saint Luke
"[1] And it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled. [2] This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria. [3] And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city. [4] And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David, [5] To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.

[6] And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered. [7] And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. [8] And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock. [9] And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear. [10] And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:

[7] "Her firstborn": The meaning is, not that she had afterward any other child; but it is a way of speech among the Hebrews, to call them also the firstborn, who are the only children. See annotation Matt. 1. 25. (notes from Bishop Challoner).

[11] For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David. [12] And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. [13] And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying: [14] Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will. [15] And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.

[16] And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. [17] And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child. [18] And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds. [19] But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart. [20] And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them."

From http://www.drbo.org/chapter/49002.htm. The online Douay-Rheim version with notes from Bishop Challoner.

Cheltenham Young catholic Adult December 2017 Events

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Wednesday 6th Dec - Low Mass at St. Gregory's Church, Cheltenham (GL50 3PR) -  Rosary and Confessions before Masss. The Rosary and serving are organised by Cheltenham YCA.

Friday 15th Dec - Our last event of the year will be Christmas carols in Montpellier on Friday 15th Dec starting at 17:30 at the bandstand.

Young Catholic Adults Douai 2017 Weekend Appears in Catholic Herald!

From the Catholic Herald 10th November edition:-

Study: Young Catholics divided Between Traditionalists and Modernists

From the Catholic Herald:-

"There are two groups of young Catholics: those who want to “draw the Church back” to a previous era, and those who think the Church should conform to social trends, according to a report from the bishops of England and Wales.

The bishops surveyed around 3,000 young Catholic Britons ahead of next October’s synod of bishops, whose theme is “Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment”.

Describing the two main groups, the report said the first is “a small but vocal group who want to draw the Church back into an era which they have been told was far better than it is today”.

The other group, which the report describes as “much larger, though less evident”, adheres to the “predominant narratives in society, wanting the Church to follow suit”.

“The first group asks for clarity, the second for authenticity,” the report claims.

“If we’re brave enough not to dismiss either of them, it’s possible to hear their yearning for a compelling narrative of how to live as Christians both faithfully and authentically.”

The report also says that while the percentage of young Catholics is declining, a young person who identifies as a member of the Church is more likely to practice their faith than older generations."

For the whole article see:- http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2017/11/28/study-young-catholics-divided-between-traditionalists-and-modernists/http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2017/11/28/study-young-catholics-divided-between-traditionalists-and-modernists/.