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Our Lady Assumed into Heaven Patroness of South Africa: Mary Assumed into Heaven is the Patroness of South Africa, and therefore today's feast day is one of great celebration for our country. This year has been challenging for our country and those in positions of government, who have had to make difficult decisions to lead [...]

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is God’s Heart Our Lord Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He has two natures, a human and a divine, which are hypo-statically united into one person. The Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity. His Heart, although being formed in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary [...]

Septuagesima Sunday - 9th of February 2020 Catholics familiar with the calendar of the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite will know that from Ash Wednesday the Church suppresses the Alleluia until it is heard again at the Easter Vigil. In the Calendar of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman the Alleluia is suppressed almost [...]

Novena to Our Lady of Good Success Below is the Novena to Our Lady of Good Success January 24, to February 1, Hail, Mary Most Holy, Beloved Daughter of God the Father!Through the intercession of Mother Marianna de Jesus Torres, grant thy good success to this request (mention here)Our Father……Hail Mary…..Glory BeSt. Michael, pray for [...]

Pentecost 2019 - Veni Creator Spiritus Pentecost is the feast day at the end of the Easter Season when the church commemorates the Holy Ghost descended on the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Veni Creator Spiritus is a beautiful traditional hymn the dates back to about the 9th Century. Traditionally it can be [...]

Litany of the Saints in Latin The first of November is the Feast of all Saints in the Catholic Church. The Litany of the Saints is often sung on this feast day. The Saints of members of the church triumphant and they have reached the purpose of human existence, the beatific vision of Almighty God [...]

St Michael Prayer in Latin A Brief History of the Prayer: The following prayer is a prayer composed by Pope Leo XIII. He composed it after he received a vision of spiritual attacks which would be inflicted on the Catholic Church. St Michael is the patron of the church Militant. This prayer is usually recited [...]

Adoro te Devote - St Thomas Aquinas Adoro te Devote is a beautiful hymn written by St Thomas Aquinas on the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. The English and Latin lyrics are below. For the notes, follow this link. For more on Gregorian Chant and Sacred Music visit the music page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xs67InkZ3A [one_half] Latin [...]

Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Saint Louis de Montfort had a great devotion to Our Lady and promoted devotion to her. He wrote a book entitled "True Devotion to Mary". His devotion to Mary was regarded as one of the most perfect. Many Popes over the last two centuries have recommended his devotion to Mary, [...]

Blessed Feast of Pentecost Pentecost, celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. The following hymn, "Veni Sancte Spiritus" is the Sequence for this feast in the Extraordinary form of the Roman Rite. The music for this Hymn is available here. For more on this incredible [...]

Happy Easter The following is a traditional Easter hymn chanted by the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo dos Silos. Easter is a Glorious time in the church. The liturgical traditions of Holy Week and the Tridium are beautiful. The lyrics of this hymn in English and Latin are posted below the video. For more on the [...]

Altar Serving at the Extraordinary Form of Holy Mass Altar Serving guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGRV0ovMzTo Altar serving at the extraordinary form can seem quite daunting, but with practice a server can serve at Mass with confidence and reverence for the Divine Mysteries. Altar serving is important, as it allows the priest to focus on his duty of [...]