The Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest, has been invited by Bishop Edward Braxton of the Belleville Diocese (just across the river from St. Louis in Illinois) to administer the Traditional Latin Mass Community at Holy Family Parish Log Church in Cahokia.

Fr. William Avis, Vicar at St. Francis de Sales Oratory in St. Louis, will have charge of this apostolate.  The new arrangement is effective immediately.

Great news for the traditional Mass and for the Diocese of Belleville.

The Holy Family Parish Log Church in Cahokia, Illinois is the oldest continuously sited church in the state of Illinois. The Holy Family Parish is the second oldest Catholic Parish in the state being established in May of 1699 when the French priest Father Jean St. Cosme and two workmen erected a missionary cross, a chapel and a log rectory. The original log church built by Father St. Cosme was destroyed by a fire in the 1730's and the subsequent church was also destroyed by fire in 1783. Only a bell suspended from a tree in the churchyard, a missal printed in 1683, a monstrance made in 1717, a chalice, and a paten were saved from the 1783 fire. Pope John Paul II used the chalice in his Mass when he visited St. Louis in 1999.

 Indeed, in a healthy family life we experience some of the fundamental elements of peace: justice and love between brothers and sisters, the role of authority expressed by parents, loving concern for the members who are weaker because of youth, sickness or old age, mutual help in the necessities of life, readiness to accept others and, if necessary, to forgive them. For this reason, the family is the first and indispensable teacher of peace. It is no wonder, therefore, that violence, if perpetrated in the family, is seen as particularly intolerable. Consequently, when it is said that the family is “the primary living cell of society”, something essential is being stated. The family is the foundation of society for this reason too: because it enables its members in decisive ways to experience peace. It follows that the human community cannot do without the service provided by the family. Where can young people gradually learn to savour the genuine “taste” of peace better than in the original “nest” which nature prepares for them? The language of the family is a language of peace; we must always draw from it, lest we lose the “vocabulary” of peace. In the inflation of its speech, society cannot cease to refer to that “grammar” which all children learn from the looks and the actions of their mothers and fathers, even before they learn from their words.

"If you say the Rosary, faithfully until death, I do assure you that, in spite of the gravity of your sins 'you shall receive a never-fading crown of glory.' Even if you are on the brink of damnation, even if you have one foot in hell, even if you have sold your soul to the devil as sorcerers do who practice black magic, and even if you are a heretic as obstinate as a devil, sooner or later you will be converted and will amend your life and will save your soul, if-- and mark well what I say-- if you say the Holy Rosary devoutly every day until death for the purpose of knowing the truth and obtaining contrition and pardon for your sins."

Quotes from Dom Prosper Gueranger, O.S.B., Abbot of Solesmes, author of The Liturgical Year (1840's).

(some quotes borrowed from the Traditional Catholic discussion site angelqueen.org)

The first characteristic of the anti-liturgical heresy is hatred of tradition as found in the formulas used in divine worship.  One cannot fail to note this special characteristic in all heretics, from Vigilantus to Calvin, and the reason for it is easy to explain.

Every sectarian who wishes to introduce a new doctrine finds himself, unfailingly, face to face with the Liturgy, which is Tradition at its strongest and best, and he cannot rest until he has silenced this voice, until he has torn up these pages which recall the faith of past centuries.

The following paragraphs are taken from the Council of Trent's session on the Mass.  Observe how those bishops thought that men were weak and needed external helps, whereas today we have risen above such weakness.  Furthermore, they saw the ancient rites and languages as essential, whereas today we know them to be extraordinary, i.e., out of the ordinary.  We've come a long way ... or, rather, have we left the narrow path?

(The following quote from the encyclical Pascendi Dominici Gregis underscores the importance of Tradition, noting the Modernists' hatred of it.  As the Modernists assumed the high ground at Vatican II,* it is essential now to restore Tradition before their pestilential errors and novelties can be purged from the Church. Hence, a return to the Traditional Mass is more than just gratifying, it is imperative.)

42. ... They [the Modernists] exercise all their ingenuity in an effort to weaken the force and falsify the character of tradition, so as to rob it of all its weight and authority.

Catholic entertainment group announces Talent Search and Spring Auditions.

Saint Cecilia Classical Productions Inc. is a new pro-life, pro-family, 
music-based, Catholic apologetics apostolate. Our basic purpose is to 
provide orthodox Catholic entertainers who can be good role models 
for today’s young people, and, at the same time, impart the truths of 
the faith to them.

To do this we need Catholic young women who wish to use their 
musical talents and knowledge of the faith in the service of our Lord. 
We are searching for young ladies who can be true role models: models
of our heavenly Mother Mary, who will, through the medium of quality
music and their own good  example, promote the virtues of true 
womanhood and authentic Catholic family life to today’s young 
people.

We are currently conducting a nationwide talent search (US & Canada) 
for traditional Catholic young ladies of exceptional musical ability in the
area of classical voice (soprano ranges). Additional abilities 
in the areas of piano and or violin would be very helpful.

High school or college age young ladies, or recent college graduates, 
especially those with degrees in music, are encouraged to apply. 
Home-schooled individuals are most welcome.

Additionally, successful candidates will also possess the following 
qualities:

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills; a pleasant 
outgoing personality with the ability to relate well to both young 
people and adults; an attractive and well-groomed appearance.

Have an excellent knowledge of the traditional Catholic faith; be faithful 
to Holy Father and the Magisterium of the Church and have a strong devotion 
to the B.V.M. and the Rosary.

Should come from a traditional Latin Mass background or have a good 
understanding and appreciation of the values associated with the Tridentine 
Mass.

Although not a requirement, fluency in Italian would be very desirable. A good 
knowledge of Latin would also be a definite plus. 

Auditions are planned for early March and late May. Interested young ladies may 
mail or e-mail (preferred) their resume with repertoire to:

Music Director

St. Cecilia Classical Productions

P.O. Box 129, Green, Ohio 44232

info@saintceciliaclassicalproductions.org

For more information about our work, please visit our web site at:

www.saintceciliaclassicalproductions.org

A 19-page document, which was personally approved by Pope Benedict XVI, draws on the controversial Vatican declaration he issued in 2000 that asserted Catholics alone have "the fullness of the means of salvation." The document aims to correct a "growing confusion" among theologians who argue that "it is enough to build communities which strive for justice, freedom, peace, and solidarity."

Liberalism has clearly entered the Church, and has changed the thinking of Catholics.  Consider, for example, the following propositions to see if they sound Catholic or not:

Every man is free to embrace and profess that religion which, guided by the light of reason, he shall consider true.

Man may, in the observance of any religion whatever, find the way of eternal salvation, and arrive at eternal salvation.