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Lenten Station at the Church of The Holy Martyrs, John and Paul

2012-02-25T00:16:00.000Z

Taken from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal for Friday after Ash Wednesday

Indulgence of 10 years and 10 Quarantines

Violet Vestments

The Station at Rome was on Mount Coelius, in the residence that the Christian Senator, Pammachius, in the Fifth Century transformed into a Parish Church, which bears the title of SS John and Paul (Feast Day 26 June). Six frescoesof that period represent the captivity and death of these two Romans, “who in the same faith and the same martyrdom were truly united as brethren”.

Near this Church is a hospice for pilgrims (Xenodochium Valerii). Pammachius, in other directions, spent his whole fortune upon the poor. The Gospel of this Mass and the Postcommunion also speak of Charity.

The Epistle and the Gospel declare that the external works of Penance, such as Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving, which should be practised during Lent, have no value in the sight of God unless they are accompanied by the spirit of internal sacrifice. This spirit shows itself in works of mercy done out of consideration for our neighbour, without distinction of friend or enemy and with the sole intention of pleasing God. Let us ask for the spirit of sacrifice and mercy.

Lenten Station At St. George's

2012-02-24T00:57:00.000Z

Taken from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal for Thursday after Ash Wednesday.

This Station is, since the time of Gregory II (Seventh Century), at St. George's in Velabro. This Church is in the district called the Velabrum or Velum aureum, on account of a relic kept in a golden veil.. St. George's is one of the twenty-five parishes of Rome in the Fifth Century, where, under the High Altar, is kept the head of this Christian warrior, a victim of the Persecution of the Emperor Diocletian, and called by the Greeks "the great Martyr".

The Liturgy of today inculcates in us the spirit of prayer, which forms part of the Forty Days' penance. It was by prayer that Ezechias obtained a prolongation of his life (Epistle of today) and the Centurion, the healing of his servant (Gospel), and it is by prayer that we shall obtain from God the strength to mortify ourselves in order that we may gain the pardon of our sins, and with it the healing of our Souls and life eternal.

The Gospel in former times reminded the Catechumens that, through Baptism, they were about to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

Remember that, if sin offends God and draws upon us the scourge of His righteous anger, penance, on the contrary, appeases Him and procures for us the effects of His mercy (Collects).

Graduel d' Alienor de Bretagne - Orbis factor

2012-02-23T00:42:00.000Z

Dies Irae (Mass for the Dead, Sequence, Male Voices)

2012-02-23T00:38:00.000Z

Diego Ortiz "Dixit Dominus" (Psalm 109)

2012-02-23T00:21:00.000Z

Vestments Information Required

2012-01-22T23:35:00.000Z

Very many thanks to Mac and her splendid Blog, Mulier Fortis, for publishing some excellent photos of a set of vestments.

These were acquired by Zephyrinus a while ago and information on their background, style, history, etc, are now desired.

The obvious place to seek information is, of course, the Catholic Blogosphere.

Do pop over to Mac's Blog, Mulier Fortis, http://mulier-fortis.blogspot.com/
and have a look at the photos.

All information gratefully accepted.

Beata es virgo a 4

2012-01-02T12:37:00.002Z

Visit To The Somme...

2011-08-19T00:57:00.001+01:00

Just thought I'd like to share the following video, which illustrates the Leyton Orient Football Club Supporters' Association visit to the Somme in July this year.

I read this on Fr Finigan's Blog, "The Hermeneutic of Continuity", which can be found at
http://the-hermeneutic-of-continuity.blogspot.com

The music is Allegri's Miserere by the Tallis Scholars, and is used with permission...

What's Happening With Ushaw College ?

2011-03-17T20:34:00.000Z

Let's keep an eye on the happenings at Ushaw College. Such a jewel of Catholic history is threatened with disposal. Anyone with a love of things Catholic might well wish to leave their thoughts on this new Blog.

A New Blog For Discerning Bloggees

2011-03-17T20:29:00.000Z

Welcome to Zephyrinus. The newest Blog on the Block. Keep an eye on this spot for occasional Postings. Do feel free to Link and to leave a Post at any time.