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Welcome to A Treasure To Be Shared, the blog of a disciple of Jesus Christ, a Roman Catholic layman, a
professional educator, a member of the Ordinariate, and an Instituted Acolyte
installed in the ministry of acolyte by His Excellency Steven J. Lopes, Bishop
Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter (POCSP).
- Truth,
goodness, beauty, and holiness.
- Truth. God imparts His truth for the salvation of souls. Herein this forum the truth of the Holy Gospel expressed from a variety of perspectives - e.g., liturgical, theological, pastoral, devotional - is celebrated in the hope that hearts and minds may be enriched and guided more deeply into salvation in Christ.
- Goodness. God's grace is needed to illuminate, elevate and perfect human nature (Gratia non tollit naturam, sed perficit). This blog attempts to draw the attention of the reader to God's wisdom and to ways to dispose oneself to the will of God.
- Beauty. The eternal beauty of God attracts souls into an intimate communion. God's beauty draws souls into perfection.
- Holiness. God's love radiates in the lives of the saints. We are made in the image and likeness of God. Jesus restores man to his likeness to God. The hope toward which this blog points is the eternal life and unending joy found in Jesus Christ.
- The mission is the Mass; Mass is the mission. For Catholics, the "source and summit of the Christian life is the Holy Eucharist" (Lumen Gentium 11; Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324 - 1327). This blog serves to point people to the Most Holy Trinity worshipped in and through the Venerable English Mass, the form of the Mass of the Personal Ordinariates. Catholic worship in the Personal Ordinariates is offered to the glory of the Triune God for the salvation of souls.
- The salvation of souls. As members of the Ordinariate, we participate locally as a part of the broader mission of the Universal Church to rescue souls. Our unique contribution to accomplishing this goal is the English liturgical, musical, intellectual, and cultural expression of the Catholic Faith. Our goal is to assist all Catholics in their further conversion while fostering a relationship between Holy Mother Church and non-Catholics.
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Cantius/NLM [ 4 min read ] Some communicants make things interesting (...tricky, delicate, awkward, awesome...) at The Communion. Now don't get the wrong idea. Spoofing one's brothers' and sisters' behaviour is not meant to be proof of one's own moral or spiritual superiority. There's always a need to keep in mind the heart of another when lampooning (or celebrating) the externals, as curious or as laudable as those externals might be. The Moving Target: either the head or the tongue is moving a mile a minute. A good patener knows how to tame the fidget. See also #18: The Rubberneck. The Obstacle Course: fingertips touching the chin or mouth making it difficult for the patener to place the paten beneath the chin. The Curtain: face is completely covered with a veil. The NOFB (Not Open For Business): closed eyes, closed mouth; despite the need for a gentle prompt, typically a deeply reverent person. The Taker: wants to steal the Host from the priest. Note to commu...
... you rarely (if ever) hear the following phrases. "Party like it's A.D. 1570!" "We should sing more plainchant at this parish." "I'd like to thank the choir for their sublime rendition of the Mass For Five Voices by William Byrd." "I just love the way the four torchbearers process in with such dignity." "People treat the Host like a snack. I think it's time we went back to communion on the tongue." "My entire family goes to Confession every week." "We need a central Tabernacle on the altar." "The altar servers' lace cottas are so beautiful." "I just love Father Steve's sermons about the Real Presence and living a Eucharistic life." "People are leaving in droves for Saint Pius X Parish and the reverent Mass there. Do you think we're doing something wrong here at Harvey Milk Parish?" "I'm thrilled that the design for the new church includes a choir loft....
Two copies of the St. Gregory's Prayer Book (SGPB) arrived a few days ago. It is a lovely work replete with beautiful devotions drawn from the English Patrimony. Both Ordinariate and diocesan Catholics would do well to acquire a copy to access its riches. The SGPB is "a collaborative venture" of the three personal ordinariates and the Anglicanorum Coetibus Society . A blurb from the Ignatius Press site where one can go to purchase copies: https://www.ignatius.com/St-Gregorys-Prayer-Book-P3228.aspx The St Gregory's Prayer Book is a beautifully produced leatherette prayer book compiled by the Ordinariates established by Pope Benedict XVI and drawing on the riches of the Anglican liturgical heritage and the exquisite Cranmerian language of the Book of Common Prayer to further enrich the panoply of Catholic liturgy and devotion. The text includes ancient English collects, introits and hymns available together for the first time for the whole Church...
In a movie theatre, you genuflect before entering the aisle to take a seat. Riding a bus, sitting in class or at the doctor's office, and/or when watching TV, you rest your hands palms down on your thighs, finger tips at your knees. You can identify each and every variety of incense used in the Mass simply by its scent. You habitually wear black socks and black dress shoes... even when wearing shorts for gym class or at the beach. You turn a perfect right angle when entering a building. You have nightmares about serving Mass at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. You hear a bicycle bell ring and you drop to your knees. You can't resist the urge to lift a curtain from the bottom. You have a copy of Ceremonies of the Roman Rite Described by Adrian Fortescue on your smartphone for recreational reading. You have a copy of Ritual Notes (11th Edition) on your smartphone for recreational reading. As a torchbearer, you can carry a processional candle without spilling one dr...
TRUE PARTICIPATION IN THE MASS
"I was gathered into the offering of the Son to the Father. I participated in the self-offering of God today."
Every effort is made herein this blog to conform to the teaching of the Church - Quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab omnibus creditum est. Comments are welcome.
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