Prayers at the Foot of the Altar

Prayers at the Foot of the Altar
Showing posts with label Confessor. Show all posts
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Friday, April 26, 2013

Bulletin 150

SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806

EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)

CELEBRANT: Father Jeffery Fasching

April 28th, 2013 Fourth Sunday after Easter

Epistle: Jas. 1: 17-21
Gospel: Jn. 16: 5-14

Mass schedule April 29th through May 3rd

Monday: Saint Peter of Verona —No Latin Mass
Tuesday: Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin
Wednesday: Saint Joseph the Worker
Thursday: Saint Athanasius – Bishop, Confessor, & Doctor – No Latin Mass
Friday: Sacred Heart of Jesus

Thursday, May 2nd is the annual Clergy Day of Recollection for Vocations in Mountain View. There will be no Mass in the Extraordinary Form.

There will be no Mass in the Extraordinary Form on Sunday, May 5th due to the Parish First Holy Communion Mass.

God is the source of all good things, both material and spiritual. There can be absolutely no evil attributed to God. We have been created by God and recreated by “the Word of Truth” which is God’s holy Gospel. Saint Paul says that we as Christians are a sign of hope for all mankind and for all of God’s creation. We must therefore listen to God’s Word with reverence and submission. We must live the Gospel message with all our hearts.

We must remember the importance of ridding our minds and bodies of all vice in order to receive God’s Word and live it in a worthy manner. If we do not turn away from our evil inclinations we cannot do any good. Our pride can easily deceive us if we do not listen to God’s Word with the proper dispositions.

In Christ,
Father Jeffery Fasching


Friday, February 1, 2013

Bulletin 138

SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806

EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)

CELEBRANT Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching

February 3rd, 2013 Sexagesima Sunday

Epistle: II Cor. 11: 19-33; 12: 1-9—Gospel: Lk. 8: 4-15

Mass schedule February 4th --- February 8th

Monday-Saint Andrew Corsini; Bishop & Confessor--NO LATIN MASS

Tuesday-Saint Agatha * Virgin & Martyr

Wednesday-Saint Titus, Bishop & Confessor

Thursday-Saint Romuald, Abbot

Friday-Saint John of Matha, Confessor

In memory of Saint Blaise, Bishop & Martyr, the blessing of throats will be offered this Sunday immediately following the 2:30pm Mass.

Satan deceives those who are sinners. He makes them think they lead a life of happiness and enjoy peace while engaging in their sensual appetites. However, there can be no peace for those who offend our God. God has stated that all His enemies lead a life of misery. God has created us with an intellect which gives us mastery over brute animals. We have been created for God. We must love Him and strive to be united with Him. God alone is able to make us truly happy. The world and worldly goods can never make a man happy and content.

King David once cried: “My tears have become my bread, day and night, whilst it is said to me daily: Where is thy God?” In a state of sin David sought out his many possessions and royal amusements, but to no avail. David’s conscience could only be heard to say: “Where is thy God? Go and seek the God whom you have lost. He alone can restore your peace!”

Sin brings only remorse of conscience. The Lord says to sinners: “You have refused to serve me in peace.” The result for the sinner is a life of hunger, thirst and constant yearning. Let us choose the happy life of those who love God. The peace which God offers surpasses all sensual delights the world has to offer. God alone can give content to the heart. Go to Holy Mass. Practice prayer regularly. Visit the Blessed Sacrament. Go to confession and communion often. Avoid evil conversations. Walk always with God and your life will change forever. You will enjoy peace which the world will never give you.

In Christ,

Fr. Jeff Fasching