Friday 19 August 2011

New to the Extraordinary Form? Here's a great new resource.




A new blog that does exactly what it says on the tin: "New to the Extraordinary Form: An irenic* guide for perplexed inquirers to the older form of the Roman Mass" is a project by "an enthusiast for the Traditional Latin Mass, ...[who] wish[es] to share [his] experiences and love of the liturgy with others." The blog has only been running since 12 August and is already a valuable resource for those unfamiliar with the Extraordinary Form or who would simply like to learn more about it. There are some lovely photos and old pictures on the site.



A note in the sidebar points out that the a blog author will very shortly be beginning seminary formation with the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, Nebraska. He's very kindly offered to answer any question through the combox (" ask as many questions as you like: nothing is too stupid!") but warns that "[i]f you are here looking for polemics, sorry, wrong place. You won't get it here. Take your fight elsewhere please."

You can also support the seminarian(-to-be)/blogger during his formation at the FSSP seminary with prayers and material help: he gives information in the sidebar. 

I think this is a really worthwhile project -- pop over and have a look. 

**BTW, I had to look up "irenic" as it's a word I'd not come across before. According to Dictionary.com it's a  "part of Christian theology concerned with reconciling different denominations and sects". So now you know too!

2 comments:

  1. Dear Annie (if I may)

    Thank you for putting up this link and for your enthusiasm for this project!

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  2. @ Seth: my pleasure - it's a really worthy project and I look forward to seeing how it develops. God bless.

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