I pray that you will intercede for me in all my needs. Dr Taylor Marshall will host a live WEBINAR on Monday night at 7pm and go over 4 Latin prayers: the sign of the cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be, and t. [Italy, late 15th century.] Amen. Have mercy upon their hearts. For more information, consider contacting your local churches, diocese, or traditional orders to see if they have preexisting purgatorial soceties. those* (of) yours merciful/tenderhearted eyes to our conversion. Early Roundup - Thursday, April 24th, 2008, Christendom College Choir and Schola Gregoriana, Evening Roundup - Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008, Decent Films Guide by Steven D. Greydanus. The Catholic practice of prayer for the dead is bound up with our belief in the reality of purgatory. May your spirit be lifted, may your heart be filled with peace, and may the light of God's promise fill you with joy and hope. As was in beginning, et nunc,et semper, | is now, and ever shall be, Holy Father, Eternal and Almighty God, we ask you for ( the name of the deceased ), whom you called from this world. Pray for us, Holy God Mother (of). 1925. Let light perpetual shine upon them. * affirmation, e.g. Originally, these prayers were recited in Latin. Amen. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. ut, quem (quam) in hac vita mortli Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Either he is saved through faith in Christ and is in heaven where he is experiencing rest and joy in God's presence, or he is in torment in hell. Amen. * As it was in the beginning, is now, and . We are thankful that those who die in the Lord will live. The prayer is cited from 2 Esdras (4 Esdras Vulgate): Therefore I say to you, O nations that hear and understand, Wait for your shepherd; he will give you everlasting rest, because he who will come at the end of the age is close at hand. Sanctified (holy) Church Universal. PO Box 385 And let the perpetual light shine upon them. Amen. Amen.]. Eternal Rest or Requiem aeternam is a Western Christian prayer asking God: (1) to hasten the progression of the souls of the faithful departed in Purgatory to their place in Heaven (in Roman Catholicism) or school. Afternoon Roundup - Wednesday, April 30th, 2008. Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. The first use of the Latin phrase dates to the 8th century and is meant to be a prayer for the deceased person, praying that they may experience eternal rest in Heaven. gratia* plena, | full of grace, Can you provide the Latin of the Sushipiate prayer we learned as Alter Boys. 1 Prayer For The Dead Loved One. ROCHESTER, N.Y. In the Chapel of All Souls in Rochesters Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, a choir of voices will fill its brick walls with the mournful sequence of the Dies Irae, chanting ancient Latin verse to the cadence of a tolling bell and praying for the faithful departed, on Nov. 2, All Souls Day. and now rest from their labor. And dwelt among us.Hail Mary. illum (illam) in paradsum tuum bengne perdcas, May they rest in peace. Android Beyond Pod app from the Google Play Store. Can you help. We use cookies (and other similar technologies) to collect data to improve your shopping experience. Bishops and theologians in the early Church bring up the afterlife a lot, which makes sense, because the goal of this life is a happy afterlife. Especially we praise you for Name, The Novena prayers for the Dead is a prayer to help. Lowe. Prayers for the sick, dying, dead, and the grace of a happy death are almost too numerous to count. Im so glad you have the Creed, Salve Regina, and my warrior friend Sancte Michaels word to word. He covered Pope Francis's historic visit to the United States in 2015, and to Jerusalem and the Holy Land in 2014. Instead, he should pray for the dead person using these or similar prayers. NLM: Extraordinary Form at the Pontifical North A Papal Visit Schedule, Sunday, April 20th, 2008, Morning Roundup - Saturday, April 19th, 2008, Two Gregorian Concerts in Washington This Weekend, Papal Visit Schedule, Saturday, April 19th, 2008, Evening Roundup - Friday, April 18th, 2008. Oremus allows Catholics to experience anewor for the first timethe beauty and rich spiritual heritage of the language used for almost two-thousand years in the scriptures, liturgy, and prayers of the Church. The Fisheaters site has an extensive page on Catholic funerals and the full liturgy. through Jesus Christ our Lord. as you remember your loved ones today. Catholic Church. Holy (ones) Communion. Verbs are pivotal. Here are some back of the matchbox tips for understanding Latin: The alphabet is the Latin alphabet; May his (her) soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. John McHugh. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: |. Published with Wowchemy the free, open source website builder that empowers creators. 2 Prayer For Grief. + In nomine Patris,et Filii,et Spiritus Sancti. we/us after this exile show. In = in (also on) and et = and (and is the origin of etcetera); The Prayer after Communion will be prayed in Latin: "Let us pray. Merciful father, who gave us all we have by founding your order; help us always to be mindful that no matter how far we may wander from your way, we can never lose our desire for truth, goodness and beauty! In the Raccolta I have (dated 30 May, 1951), there are sundry short prayers including the "Dies Irae.". Especially we praise you for Name, John McHugh. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.R. Amen. (At the following words, up to and including and became man, all bow)and by the Holy Spirit was incarnateof the Virgin Mary,and became man. Below are some Protestant prayers for the dead (deceased person): Father of all, we pray to you for (name), and for all those whom we love but see no longer. quam olim Abrah et eius smini promissti. sed libera nos a malo. We ask You, Gracious Father, to forgive the souls of the dead, for not receiving the Blessed Sacrament with sufficient longing and piety, without love so often, and considerable numbers of them - unworthily, infrequently or even not at all. Free standard shipping (Contiguous U.S. only) will Lord God, Heavenly Father, we remember the dead and pray for deliverance from purgatory. Amen. Everything about the Mass is less ceremonial and more somber in tone than the usual celebration of the Mass. Practices for both parishes and families include placing pictures of loved ones on the ofrenda, a temporary family altar with a cross and an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. satan (associated) other spirits malicious, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo, divina virtute, in infernum detrude. I was chanting this out of a beautiful old St.. Families will have a celebration with their loved ones in the graveyard, holding a picnic and staying all night, praying the Rosary, singing songs, sharing the stories of their ancestors and remembering the wisdom they passed on to the living on earth. . Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord, and, as our faith in your Son, raised from the dead, is deepened, so may our hope of resurrection for your departed servants also find new strength. (Collect for All Souls Day). Amen. Amen. Hindu novenas for 7 days prayer for the dead include the prayers of St. Gertrude and St. Joseph, which were both written by women and are associated with the day of their Feast. Glory Father, and Son, and Spirit Holy (Sanctified), Sicut erat in principio, | As it was in the beginning, Eternal God, can be a tangible source of closure and consolation to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. . In various medieval European countries, All Souls Day saw practices such as bell ringing, bonfires, requiem Masses, lighting candles by gravesides and offering prayers, alms and distribution of food to the poor, such as soul cakes.. | and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 1) Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Truly great full. Discover here five Christian prayers in their Latin version: You can pray to Mary, the Mother of God by reciting these beautiful prayers in Latin: Certain prayers are recited at every Mass celebration (like the Eucharistic prayer) or during other celebrations, depending on the liturgical event. hallowed name Yours Prayer in Time of Bereavement - Dearest Jesus, who wept at the death of your . third day resurrected from (the) dead: ascndit ad celos: | He ascended into Heaven: Prayers for the sick, dying, dead, and the grace of a happy death are almost too numerous to count. * As a verb: to choose or prefer. | Creator of Heaven and earth. * sancti-fish-at-ur or even sancti-fish-e-aet-eur, Adveniat regnum tuum*, | Thy Kingdom come, Latin Mass Funeral Welcome! Subscriber Service CenterAlready a subscriber? Parishes may also keep a Book of the Dead, wherein the names of loved ones who died may be inscribed and kept near the altar so they may be remembered at Masses through November. [20] This title therefore many of the Jews did read: because the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, in Greek, and in Latin. Amen. moaning/lamenting and weeping in this tearful valley. ], Te, Dmine, sancte Pater, omnpotens aetrne Deus, Check out this Jesuit/Dominican rap battle, a joke and a daily schedule to fit in prayer and family time. | O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Prayers for the Deceased My brother (sister) in faith, I entrust you to God Who created you. In Masses for the dead, before the Confession, the Psalm Judica me, Deus, is not said: rather, having pronounced the antiphon Introibo ad altare Dei, and the minister having responded Ad Deum, qui laetificat, etc., is said Adjutorium nostrum, and the Lord Jesus, holy and compassionate, forgive N. his (her) sins. | thine eyes of mercy towards us Deus det nobis suam pacem.Et vitam ternum. Hail Mary, full of grace. Traditional Catholic Prayers in Latin. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A Friday, April 25th, 2008 Afternoon with What Doe Whispers in the Loggia: "In the beginning". Afternoon Roundup - Monday, April 28th, 2008. V/. Snippet #3: Sancta Maria peccatoribus (x3). May he rest in peace. This website provides the essential texts for traditional Catholic funerals. Such prayers both keep us connected to them and also truly benefit their souls. Another practice, she said, is to name the people who have died that year in a parish roll call on All Souls Day, light candles and pray the Rosary for them. Amen. But our prayers, particularly when associated with the indulgences of the Church, can shorten that time. The traditional prayers and hymns for Benediction, Adoration, and Exposition, along with additional suitable prayers and hymns (for example: Adore Te Devote) Note: These English and Latin sections have been revised in April 2022 to improve the reading experience. In the 15th century, the Allhallowtide triduum was given an octave, but after the 1955 liturgical reform of Pius XII, the season was suppressed and All Saints and All Souls became adjacent feasts on the Latin Churchs calendar. Be it done unto me according to thy word.Hail Mary. -2 Esdras 2:34-35 NRSV. Life sweetness, and hope (of) ours, Hail. Blessed Be God: A Complete Catholic Prayer Book. Tuam ergo clemntiam deprecmur, Everything else - rubrics, prayers, Last Rites, catechesis, widowhood, and more - is under Planning. I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. The Church Militant and the Church Triumphant, Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1030-1032, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Rest&oldid=1134016603, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 16:23. and not us lead in temptation. Amen. Amen.. Simple tense aside, the end of the word its inflection can significantly alter its meaning; With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections. forgiveness sins. et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. who to* destruction souls prowl in (the) world, (by) Divine power in (to) hell thrust. Truly / so be it (Affirmation; Hebrew origin). Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. O God, who through the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, did vouchsafe to give joy to the world; grant, we beseech you, that through his Mother, the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Prayers Particular to the Spanish and Latin American Cultures While Spanish and Latin American cultures may derive comfort and joy from many of the general prayers from the Roman Catholic faith, they also have prayers that are particular to their own traditions and customs. Bless us, O Lord, and thesethy gifts which we are aboutto receive from thy bounty,through Christ our Lord. Day 8 - Novena For the Dead. Papal Visit Schedule, Friday, April 18th, 2008, Late Evening - Thursday, April 17th, 2008, Evening Roundup - Thursday, April 17th, 2008. He is also known as the Father of Western Monasticism. Gaude et ltre, Virgo Mara, allelia.Quia surrxit Dminus vere, allelia. Among the Church Fathers, St. Epiphanius (+403 A.D.) testifies that praying for the dead is a duty imposed by tradition and St. Chrysostom (+407 A.D.) actually calls it a "law laid down by the Apostles." In 230 A.D., Tertullian wrote, "The widow who does not pray for her dead husband has as good as divorced him." What is Contemplative Prayer, and How to Pray It? All Rights Reserved. ntus ex Mara Vrgine, | born of the Virgin Mary, There are also purgatorial societies or confraternities whose sole purpose is to pray for the souls in Purgatory. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Online Christian Articles and Information Hub. Read the ancient Roman Latin rite handed down and preserved throughout the ages. The next line translates as you who are the splendour of the universe. Then comes: you who are the caretaker of things sacred, followed by: you who are the guardian of wisdom, and finally: you who are the mother of divine love.. I believe in God Father all powerful. Bnedic, Dmine, nos et haectua dona quae de tua largitate sumus sumpturi.Per Christum Dminum nostrum. Prayer Of Remembrance Of The Dead. Callan, Fr. It was a part of Catholic funeral tradition to share a prayer for the dead. Lasance, Francis Xavier. | Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. (The Eternal Rest Prayer is a good prayer to pray when thoughts of the dead person come to mind in the years to come; many Catholics also pray this prayer when passing a cemetery, and also on All Souls Day, and add it to their Rosaries during the month of November, which is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory.) It was not hard to get a copy of a Latin chant, as my grandmother was known to be an authority in Latin Prayers. Traditional Latin Mass prayers in both Latin and English side by side. | who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. O God, Who by the life, death, and resurrection of Thy only-begotten Son, hath purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech Thee; that meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Francis". Susan Tassone, an authority on purgatory and author of The Way of the Cross for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, told the Register that the Church has many communal ways of praying for the dead on All Souls Day and throughout November. Et Verbum caro factum est.Et habitvit in nobis. Through Christ our Lord. INVOCATIONS TO JESUS FOR THE SOUL OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED AND LITANY Leader: Jesus, through your blood on the cross Source of Catholic prayers in English and Latin. Amen. Amen. While many Catholics are familiar with the requiem Mass on All Souls Day, the Church also has the Office of the Dead from the Liturgy of the Hours. [2] Stand for the concluding prayers. Amen. In the same way, we encourage the continuation of this activity, so that as many people as possible may perceive the importance of this treasure and attain it. VIS 060222. We use cookies (and other similar technologies) to collect data to improve your shopping experience. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. bibby dead body. Saint John Vianney"It would be easier for the earth to carry on without the sun than without the Holy Mass." Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed art thou among women,and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God,pray for us sinners,now and at the hour of our death. Father Anthony Amato, this years principal celebrant and homilist, told the Register that the Church offers the requiem Mass, which has special readings, prayers and ritual symbols for the faithful departed, every All Souls Day. pssus sub Pntio Pilto, | suffered under Pontius Pilate, But the more people are exposed to it, it is something that really resonated with them., All Souls Day traditionally formed the final day of a three-day season in the Latin Church once called Allhallowtide in English, translated literally as all-holy-ones season.. I had one person tell me [last year] I thought it was really important, he said. Have always wanted to learn Latin and now I can. Once enrolled in the Archconfraternity, the traditional Latin Mass will be offered for you or your loved ones, as members of the group, living or dead, every day (except for those days when only one priest is available, or on those days when no Masses are ever offered, such as Good Friday, etc. Amen. | who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Traditional novenas are the most popular and consist of . Really great website. For infants and children, those rites can include: There are an enormous amount of resources on traditional Catholic funerals, partly because - as the list above shows - there are so many events involved. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie, | Give us this day our daily bread | Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.R. Glria Patriet Flioet Spirtui Sancto.Sicut erat in princpio,et nunc et semperet in scula sculrum. Let perpetual light shine upon them; Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord our God, that the souls of Thy servants and handmaidens, the memory of whom we keep with special reverence, and for whom we are bidden and are bound to pray, and the souls of all our benefactors, relatives and connections, and all the faithful, may rest in the bosom of Thy saints; and hereafter, in the resurrection from the dead, may please Thee in the land of the living. Direct my way in your sight, O Lord, my God. Amen. Will keep checking this page. A9 Whether the prayers of the Church, the sacrifice of the altar and alms profit the departed? Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Amen." But they are not what they should be. Many of these prayers carry indulgences, under the usual conditions. Special: FSSP and EWTN Produce Training DVD; Free Evening Roundup - Wednesday, April 30th, 2008. VATICAN CITY, FEB 22, 2006 (VIS) At the end of the general audience, the Pope addressed a greeting in Latin to students at the faculty of Christian and Classical Literature of the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome. Amen. Thank YOU for taking the time to pray the Eternal Rest prayer! And for the entire website. sanctificetur nomen tuum. The prayer is a blessing for students, and it was written in honor of the saint who lived from 480-543 CE. Amen. to arrive kingdom Yours 2023 Trinity Road, LLC. We praise you for those dear to us whom we name in our hearts before you. O Glorious St. Benedict, father of monks, lover of Christ, lover of Holy Church, lover of all that is good and holy! O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen. Amen. Amen. Be ready for the rewards of the kingdom, because perpetual light will shine on you forevermore. Glory be to the Fatherand to the Sonand to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginningis now, and ever shall beworld without end. Dominus tecum. Other restrictions may apply. into the joy of your home That the particular judgment is immediately after death has never impeded the Church recommending prayer for the dead. grace full Thus spiritui and spiritus both mean spirit, though in different tenses; A sprges me. Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. God is not limited to our categories of time and . life eternal. ia rgo, Advocta nstra, | Turn then, most gracious Advocate, For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. I am looking for the Chaplet of Adoration and Reparation aka the Rosary of the Angel. (The) Lord with you, Benedicta tu in mulieribus*,| Blessed art thou amongst women, 90 leaves, 13 lines per page, brown ink, written space 86 x 67 mm, 1- and 2-line initials in alternating red and blue. A priest is not to administer the sacraments of penance or anointing. Crdo in Dum Ptrem omnipotntem, | I believe in God the Father Almighty, Can it be possible that there is some joy promised in the Cross? The definition of the Council of Trent (Sess. Leader: Creator and Redeemer of all mankind, through the infinite merits of passion, death and resurrection, we beg you to shower the immense treasures of your clemency. This website provides the essential texts for traditional Catholic funerals. In this way the petition is not essentially different from many other of the Church's prayers for the departed in which God's mercy is invoked for the souls of the deceased. Amen. And you, Prince (high leader of) military of heavenly bodies, satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, | by the power of God thrust into hell satan and all the evil spirits, Et in Spritum Sanctum, Dminum et vivificntem:qui ex Patre Filique procdit.Qui cum Patre et Filio simul adortur et conglorifictur:qui loctus est per prophtas.Et unam, sanctam, cathlicam et apostlicam Ecclsiam.Confteor unum baptsma in remissinem peccatrum.Et exspecto resurrectinem morturum,et vitam ventri saculi. it is (true); so: Dominus Iesusest = Lord Jesus (truly) is! We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. What Is Lectio Divina, And How to Pray It, Blessing: Definition and Blessing Prayers, Wedding Prayers: Sample Prayers and How to Write Your Own. In the Raccolta I have (dated 30 May, 1951), there are sundry short prayers including the "Dies Irae." The Fisheaters site has an extensive page on Catholic funerals and the full liturgy. Amen. Member, Latin Liturgy Association) XIII. For souls in purgatory, their wills are basically good. I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die (John 11:25-26). TWO Latin Prayers for the Dead: How to Pronounce and What they Mean Dr Taylor Marshall 449K subscribers Subscribe 2.8K 19K views Streamed 1 year ago To sign up at New Saint Thomas Institute for. For more information, consider contacting your local churches, diocese, or traditional orders to see if they have preexisting purgatorial soceties. Ad te suspirmus, | To thee do we send up our signs, As we receive sacred sustenance from your charity, O Lord, we pray that your servant Benedict, who was a faithful steward of your mysteries on earth, may praise your mercy forever in the glory of the Saints. "If we really understood the Mass, we would die of joy." It is a form of prayer or invocation to God or other supernatural powers, consisting of a series of prayers that are recited over a period of nine days. immnso semper es prosectus amre, All English-Latin prayers are either opposed-face pages or same-page translations. John Sittard, music director of St. Hugo of the Hills Church in Michigan, said the parish does solemn evening prayer for the faithful departed on All Souls Day, which complements the requiem Mass offered that day. * These two lines are reversed in the English translation. | mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Christian prayers have existed for centuries. remissinem peccatrum, | the forgiveness of sins, just as (like) in heaven and on earth. just as and we dismiss (forgive) debtors ours. and coming it is (to) judge living and dead. V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.R. Freedom. While this prayer is often used at graduation ceremonies, it can also be used at any time during ones education to seek guidance and wisdom from God. XXV), "that purgatory exists, and that the souls detained therein are helped by the suffrages of the faithful . In this life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil and bid them eternal rest. et ne nos inducas in tentationem, | And lead us not into temptation, Catholic World News: Historical argument favors Co Catholic Review Online: Popes message one of hope Evening Roundup - Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008. nbis post hoc exslium ostnde. I believe in one Godthe Father almighty,maker of heaven and earthof all things visible and invisible. Et lux perpetua luceat eis. Published with Wowchemy the free, open source website builder that empowers creators. This triduum began with the vigil of All Saints Oct. 31 (All Hallows Eve or Halloween); then Nov. 1 (All Saints Day or All Hallows Day or Hallowmas) and Nov. 2 (All Souls Day). Their tense or inflection can determine context. (Go to invocations, litany and Concluding prayer) 2. (St. John, 19:19-20). Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. This Roman Catholic doctrine is found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1030-1032: All who die in God's grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. | now, and at the hour of our death. we praise you for the great company of all those Amen. McDonald said that Allhallowtide originated from the Churchs ancient practice of praying for the dead and the realization that certain religious festivals of non-Christian peoples, with many of their trappings, could be retained and serve to spread the Gospel by uplifting their focus with Christian revelation. The new feast took place at the end of the three-day pagan Roman festival of Lemuria, where participants made offerings to satisfy restless ancestral spirits. Angel of God,my guardian dear,to whom Gods love commits me here,ever this day be at my side,to light and guard, to rule and guide. There was no J or U in Classical Latin. If a word has 3 or more syllables AND the 2ND LAST syllable has a SHORT vowel, the PRECEDING syllable determines accent or stress. Amen., It means: Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them. R. And let perpetual light shine upon him. whom you have graciously received into your presence. Latin is the language of the Church. Evening prayer is such a rich tradition in the Church, he said. | from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. Prayers for the Dead in Latin and English - Updated Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland "If we really understood the Mass, we would die of joy." (Saint John Vianney) "It would be easier for the earth to carry on without the sun than without the Holy Mass." (Saint Pio of Pietrelcina) "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you odd."