inundado por um mistério de luz que é Deus e N´Ele vi e ouvi -A ponta da lança como chama que se desprende, toca o eixo da terra, – Ela estremece: montanhas, cidades, vilas e aldeias com os seus moradores são sepultados. - O mar, os rios e as nuvens saem dos seus limites, transbordam, inundam e arrastam consigo num redemoinho, moradias e gente em número que não se pode contar , é a purificação do mundo pelo pecado em que se mergulha. - O ódio, a ambição provocam a guerra destruidora! - Depois senti no palpitar acelerado do coração e no meu espírito o eco duma voz suave que dizia: – No tempo, uma só Fé, um só Batismo, uma só Igreja, Santa, Católica, Apostólica: - Na eternidade, o Céu! Official Images from the 20th Anniversary Celebrations of the FSSP in Rome    Solemn Pontifical Mass, Saturday Morning       Other Events and Scenes        Extraordinary Form at Blackfriars Oxford - PhotosAs promised, here are more photos from the Oxford Martyrs' Mass in Blackfriars, Oxford. The photos were taken by Mr Martin Beek, who is a friend of mine. As always, click on the photos to view a larger version.    Seated at the Sedilia during the polyphonic 'Gloria' from Victoria's 'Missa trahe me post te'. Note that the Dominicans are vested with an apparelled amice.  The Epistle was from Apocalypse 7:13-17, sung by the sub-deacon, fra' Lawrence Lew OP.   The deacon, fra' David Rocks OP gives the Evengeliarum to the sub-deacon to support as he sings Luke 2:9-19.   wings'. Bishop William Kenney CP, with an Oratorian brother and a Dominican father approach the Altar for Holy Communion.  The Dominican friars come up for Holy Communion.  The photo above is used, courtesy of Mr Joseph Nunan. |
Solemn Pontifical Mass in Liguria, Italy
Rinascimento Sacro has some beautiful images up from the Solemn Pontifical Mass offered this past weekend, celebrated by the ordinary, Msgr. Mario Oliveri, Bishop of Imperia (Liguria, Italy).
During the rites, seven Franciscan sisters of the Immaculate made their solemn profession.
A view of the complete set of photographs will show the presence of Msgr. Amodeo, an Ambrosian canon of the Cathedral of Milan, the NLM's own Nicola de Grandi, as well as many of the faithful servers from Ss. Trinita in Rome. It looks to have been a glorious occasion.
You can also expect to see more photos of the event from John Sonnen who was one of those at this event.
Here are a few select photos from the event. (All photos are from Rinascimento Sacro.)
(The altar and faldstool where the bishop will vest and pray the vesting prayers)
(The bishop, prior to Mass, prays before the Blessed Sacrament.)
The Solemn Profession:
The Consecration:
(The altar and faldstool where the bishop will vest and pray the vesting prayers)
(The bishop, prior to Mass, prays before the Blessed Sacrament.)
The Solemn Profession:
The Consecration: