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! Annual Mass of the Catholic Artists Society
The Catholic Artists Society have recently published some highlights from their annual Mass which took place at the Church of Our Saviour in New York City.
The Mass was offered in accordance with the modern Roman liturgical books (aka the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite) by Fr. Joseph Koterski, SJ.
The Catholic Artists Society have made some audio clips available of the full text of the homily, as well as some of the sacred music from the liturgy.
Photos: Joel Pidel
The Mass was offered in accordance with the modern Roman liturgical books (aka the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite) by Fr. Joseph Koterski, SJ.
Drawing from the readings of the day (Numbers 11:25-29; James 5:1-6 and Mark 9: 38-43, 47-48), Father Koterski's homily focused on the question of the artist's striving for personal holiness as both the end of and a compliment to his creative work. Repeating Christ's words in the day's gospel, "Whoever is not against us is for us", Father Koterski went on to speak about the importance of friendship and spiritual conversation as means by which the faithful may help others towards reconciliation with Christ and His Church. He pointed out that spiritual conversation is especially strong and necessary among artists. He related the fascinating story of Pope John XXIII's unlikely friendship with the Italian sculptor, Giacomo Montzù, encouraging artists to engage those with whom they work, and to avail themselves of the means by which they may attain personal holiness - especially the Eucharist - so that, refreshed and sanctified, they may aid in the reconciliation and conversion of others.
The Catholic Artists Society have made some audio clips available of the full text of the homily, as well as some of the sacred music from the liturgy.
Photos: Joel Pidel
UK Ordinariate celebrates Newman with Choral Evensong and Benediction
The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham celebrated Solemn Evensong and Benediction at the beautiful London church of St James', Spanish Place, on Sunday evening in honour of the Blessed John Henry Newman. The feast of the patron, which falls this week, presented the opportunity to invite the Very Reverend Daniel Seward Cong. Orat., the Provost of the Oxford Oratory, to preach on Newman and the call the sanctity (sermon on the website).
The canticles were sung to the Collegium Regale setting by Herbert Howells, whilst the Introit was O nata lux by Thomas Tallis, and the anthem was O thou the central orb by Charles Wood. The choir of St James's, Spanish Place provided the music for the celebrations. The Preces and Responses, and the Psalms, were sung to traditional Anglican settings.
The Ordinary, Mgr Keith Newton, presided at the office and gave Pontifical Benediction, assisted in choir by priests from the Personal Ordinariate and the Archdiocese of Westminster.
(You may read the text of Fr. Seward's sermon here.)
Photo Source: Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham