The Mass: The Appearance on Earth of the Eternal
From The Journals of Father Alexander Schmemann (+1983): “Wednesday, October 3, 1979 The Pope of Rome is in New York. We watched him on television...
Sub tuum praesidium confugimus
We take refuge under Thy protection, O holy Mother of God! Despise not our supplications in our need, but deliver us always from all dangers,...
14 October, Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pillar of Faith
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Pillar of Faith, is celebrated in Spain and in other places on October 12th. It seemed fitting to celebrate on the...
Dignum et iustum est
Terry Nelson at Abbey–Roads, Father Zuhlsdorf at WDPRS, and Father Jim Tucker at Dappled Things discuss with serenity and good sense current speculation on unimpeded...
Dextrae Dei Digitus
FRIDAY OF THE TWENTY–SEVENTH WEEK OF THE YEAR II Galatians 3:7–14 Psalm 110:1–2, 3–4, 5–6 (R. 5b) Luke 11:15–26 The Finger of God “If it...
Ask, and It Will Be Given You
Cézanne’s painting of an old woman humbly telling her beads illustrates the kind of prayer recommended by Our Lord in today’s Gospel. “Ask, and it...
13 October, Votive Mass of the Mercy of God
The 2002 Editio Typica Tertia of the Roman Missal includes a Votive Mass of the Mercy of God. The Collect for this new Mass formulary...
12 October, Votive Mass of the Most Holy Eucharist
O God, Who under a wonderful Sacrament, hast left unto us whereby to show forth Thy Suffering Death, grant unto us, we beseech Thee, so...
11 October, Mass of Blessed John XXIII, Pope
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON MR The Lord chose him to be a high priest unto Himself, and opening His treasury, made him abound in every good. COLLECT...
Thou Discernest My Thoughts From Afar
I am preaching today not on the Gospel (Luke 10:38–42), but on the Responsorial Psalm. All the same, I wanted to post this marvelous painting...
10 October, Monthly Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit
On May 18, 1874, the Carmelite Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified (1846–1878) beheld a chalice streaming with light and a dove. From the light she...
The Face That Changes Us
MONDAY OF THE TWENTY–SEVENTH WEEK OF THE YEAR II Galatians 1:6–12 Psalm 110:1–2, 7–8, 9 and 10c (R. 5b) Luke 10:25–37 Today’s Gospel, the parable...
9 October, Mass of Saint Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Martyrs
Today’s memorial takes us to Montmartre, the Mount of Martyrs in Paris. Malouel’s painting of the martyrdom of Saint Denis (1416) depicts the sacrifice of...
From the Marquess of Bute
This morning I came upon this marvelous translation of the traditional Collect for the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary and simply had to share...
Blessing of Roses
It is customary in some places to bless roses on October 7th in honour of Our Lady of the Rosary. I intend to buy roses...
7 October, Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON MR Hail , Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is fruit of your...
The Rosary in the Desert
Mary, bearing Jesus in her arms, visits those who ceaselessly pray her Rosary, her Psalter. When the Mother and Child enter a place, darkness is...
Mass of Saint Bruno, Priest
The Collect formerly used for the feast of Saint Bruno breathes the spirit of compunction that animates all who seek the Face of God. I...
Sweet Chain Which Unites Us to God
This is my 100th posting on Vultus Christi! At the beginning of October I promised to post something on the Holy Rosary each day until...
Mass of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, Virgin
MR The mercies of the Lord I will sing forever; from generation to generation my mouth will proclaim your truth (Ps 88:2). COLLECT O God,...