# Mass Formation - In The Spirit of The Liturgy

> Resources and sometimes frank commentary regarding His Holy Mass


## Posts

- [](https://massinfo.blog/?p=817): Does it MATTER to you…? It matters to Him. Does it MATTER to you the way in which your parish Priest…your BISHOP… offers The Mass? IT MUST!!! Does it MATTER to you what they BELIEVE, what they KNOW, about It? IT MUST!!! What do YOU know about The Mass? About The Source and Summit of your own very life? Of your very existence? Of The Thing that everything else depends on…?
- [Her motto is...](https://massinfo.blog/?p=811): One time, while we were eating the evening meal in the Refectory, we were blessed to have as guests a few Diocesan priests from the northern US, former seminary friends of one of our priests, full of stories and humor and such. After some time spent talking about the state of matters within the Church, talk turned to parish life and similar things. The first guest priest began telling us of how well he was treated by the parish and by the rectory employees, especially how great his cook was. The second priest chimed in and said, “I can’t even go
- [THEY CAN KNEEL!!!](https://massinfo.blog/?p=806): Sound "too harsh" to your ears?  Listen, then, to the words of totally credible, modern day saints: Cardinal Sarah, a great student of Cardinal Ratzinger  and his teachings and thought, relates that (Saint) Pope Benedict XVI spoke of bishops today as acting as "practical atheists"(!!).  Bishops today, many if not most, are "practical atheists"!  Supposed-to-be defenders-of and Teachers-of The One True Faith do not possess It!
- [On How Many "Difficult" Psalms and Psalm Verses They Removed from The Divine Office](https://massinfo.blog/?p=767): "[The] full Psalter is the prayer of Israel, the prayer of Christ on earth, the prayer of the Church each week, the prayer of the Holy Spirit in every word and verse, clear and obscure, easy or difficult, consoling or demanding..."
- [A Brief Story About an Average Bishop](https://massinfo.blog/?p=759): The following is a brief story told to us from the lips of Mother Angelica herself, shortly after her return from visiting Pope John Paul II, keeping him updated on her work and progress in spreading the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. I believe she said that it was on the return leg from this trip, that she was to speak somewhere in England to a group of Catholics. At that time, Cardinal Basil Hume was Archbishop of Westminster, metropolitan of England and Wales. Cardinal Hume was not, apparently, a fan of Mother Angelica. He let it be known before
- [And A Little Child Shall Lead Them](https://massinfo.blog/?p=746): In days of confusion such as we live in, there are no shortage of worldly, plastic-smiling leaders who are content with the status quo. Meanwhile, The Lord laments “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children…” (Hos 4:6); and “If I go out to the field, Behold, those slain with the sword! And if I enter the city, Behold, those sick from famine! Yes, both prophet and priest
- [How Much They Changed The Mass](https://massinfo.blog/?p=744): As many of us may already know, Vatican II called for an “updating” of The Mass and other parts of the Liturgy of the Church. Changes were meant to be incremental, small – the term “organic growth” has come to be used to describe this. Again, many of us know that the exact opposite happened. The very brief video below shows very clearly and powerfully just how immense were the changes forcibly made, and one can begin to understand the reasons for the deep depths of the negative effects upon the Church and the faithful… The huge (unauthorized) changed they made
- [Silence in The Mass - How Much Do You Understand?  Anything At All?](https://massinfo.blog/?p=728): The Second Vatican Council intended that the members of the Church all participate more deeply in The Mass and other parts of the Church’s Liturgy. This was supposed to happen, the Council continued, through deeper education and catechesis for everyone (except the bishops, unfortunately, who obviously needed it most of all). After that, the Council said, people would be trained to carry out their roles… None of the above happened. Thousands of years of The Holy Spirit’s work was cast aside and replaced by a man-made, man-focused “liturgy,” a modern day (subjective) equivalent of the Golden Calf. The writer does not
- [Another Liturgical Villian - A Brief History of Abp Rembert Weakland](https://massinfo.blog/?p=724): As every Catholic (should) know, The Mass and other parts of the Church’s Liturgy are the literal Source, Center, and Summit of our lives. The Council said everyone needs to participate more deeply, and thus said that everyone needed much deeper education and catechesis, and furhter training. None of this happened. Which is why too many parishes today obviously have little to no real, true focus on God, and instead have a feminized, feelings-based, man-made “liturgy.” Not the Real Mass, formed by The Holy Spirit Himself for thousands and thousands of years. There are many resons for the state of things
- [On the Priest Arbitrarily Singing Whatever He Wants, Whenever He Wants](https://massinfo.blog/?p=721): Musicam Sacram, the Vatican II Instruction on Sacred Music, stated in paragraph 28 that, “The distinction between solemn, sung and read Mass, sanctioned by the Instruction of 1958 (n. 3), is retained…”. As with so much of Vatican II, and with ever more research bringing to light the intentional attack on the Church’s Liturgy, the document is not very clear, and, from the words of “the architect” himself Annibale Bugnini, much was intentionally obfuscated and much was left “in seed form” to be taken advantage of later. Nonetheless, even so, we can see – if we  look through faithfully educated and
- [On Babies and Bringing the Very Young to Mass](https://massinfo.blog/?p=717): It is always inspiring to see a young couple with children, especially these days, where it seems it is all too uncommon a sight. However, I must confess that, it is growing to not be a very welcome sight at Mass. I came across a recent article by Joseph Shaw at OnePeterFive referencing another article of his at Catholic Answers that speaks very positively about the above subject. I respond, however, that it seems that most young parents today lack the maturity, in whatever way, as do most children, to prevent the Mass from turning into a fairly noisy and distracting
- [Hatred of the Sacred - The Latest Revelation of the Intentional Sabotage of the Worship of God's Church](https://massinfo.blog/?p=690): As time has passed since the Council, an ever-growing body of research uncovers and gives an ever more clear view of the evil, intentional, ultimately diabolical attack on the Ritual Worship of the Church, formed by The Holy Spirit over many thousands of years, to be replaced with a fabricated man-made liturgy, to cause unforetold damage to God’s Church and the world. We do not here say, or believe, that the Council was itself at fault, or flawed. However, even during the Council the planners and foes and liars were laying their course, planning for the virtual total betrayal of the
- [Cardinal Sarah Describes Josef Ratzinger's Path to His Ever Deeper Understanding of the Liturgy of The Church](https://massinfo.blog/?p=658): “We do not create [the Liturgy]; we celebrate It as It is given to us with reverence and humility, always seeking to give of our best in the worship of Almighty God.” Few, it seems, have been as close to then-Cardinal Ratzinger and Pope Benedict XVI, and are able to pass along his comprehensive views on the Liturgy and Ritual of the the Church, as is Cardinal Sarah. One would think, because of what (the Real) Vatican II said (in a nutshell: “Everyone needs to get more invovled in The Mass and Liturgy; we will begin this process through deeper education
- [Deepening Our Understanding of Liturgy](https://massinfo.blog/?p=646): As The Holy Spirit leads the Church to a deeper understanding of Her Liturgy and everything about It, one cannot but come to an ever greater realization of It’s Otherness, It’s “of-God-ness,” of It’s immutability (other than organic and natural), and the utter foolishness and stupidity of all who treat It otherwise. Below is a link to an article that describes the horrible effects of the tinkering that the Church has endured (in some cases, without evil intent but nonetheless without understanding, it seems) in this past century. Most are aware of Pope Leo XIII’s vision of the devil being given
- [The Mass as The New Evangelization Par Excellance](https://massinfo.blog/?p=632): The incomparable Fr. Z explains the need for authentic and correct offering of The Holy Mass. Such words should not even need to be used, but here we are. Instead of focusing on feelings, or programs, or new plans, on re-thinking the wheel and acting like politicians, let us follow the experience of the saints, and esteem Christ above all others. Let us show His Truth and Reality in a credible way to those who are always looking for Him. The Mass is The Source and Summit of all the Church has and is. Offer It, therefore, in the authentic manner
- [Fr. Stravinskas on The True Mass That Vatican II Called For](https://massinfo.blog/?p=626): When persons are faithful to what the Church teaches, it is amazing, isn’t it, how similar visions and viewpoints can be. Here is a link from yet another faithful priest, speaking about the true desirez of the bishops of the Council, as shown by the words they actually voted on and approved (imagine that!). Sacrosanctum Concilium at 60
- [A Short Video Communicates Well the Magnitude of the Changes Made to The Mass](https://massinfo.blog/?p=606): The REAL Vatican II, guided by The Holy Spirit, called for “updating” The Mass. If one reads the applicable document (Sacrosanctum Concilium), one readily sees, however, that the bishops specifically did not call for or want huge changes, wholesale casting away, of all that was cast away. One reads just the opposite — organic growth, small, minor changes were called for. And, this makes sense, because, although most seem to lack the education, ability, and connection with Our Lord to see this, changing the liturgy (of any faith, let alone The One God gave His People) changes what that group believes.
- [The Novus Ordo Mass - An Inconvenient Aspect](https://massinfo.blog/?p=586): Below is a link to a very insightful article over at Crisis. The title of the article is self-explanatory, but the author’s conclusions regarding The Mass Itself towards the end are hard to disagree with and…have the “ring” of truth. So also do his statements regarding the attitudes and (secret) viewpoints of our so-called “shepherds” today, most of whom, sadly, shepherd His flock into mediocrity (at best) and sin… What Attracts Homosexuals to the Priesthood?
- [Fr. Fessio - An Authentic Synopsis of the Real Sacrosanctum Concilium](https://massinfo.blog/?p=578): The Mass of Vatican II – Catholic World Reporthttps://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/12/07/the-mass-of-vatican-ii/
- [Cardinal Sarah on Authentic Inculturation](https://massinfo.blog/?p=576): Most today who speak about “inculturation” are worldly people-pleasers who have zero awareness in their words or “teachings” about objective reality, about the Word of God, about Tradition — regardless of how many academic degrees they might have. They bear no signs of truth or credibility. They truly seem to just “make things up as they go,” ever accepting and integrating anything and everything but authentic Church teaching into their spiritual necrosis. Their version of “inculturation” is to ever be ready to discard centuries of Holy-Spirit-formed Traditions and teachings for the sake of “Let’s take all of the neat stuff these
- [The Miraculous Healing of Mother Angelica: What was God Saying?](https://massinfo.blog/?p=560): On January 28, 1998, in the midst of a great dispute on the world stage with a very high ranking and powerful prelate of the Catholic Church over The Eucharist and The Holy Mass, Mother Angelica, PCPA, (obvious) saint and prophet of God, was miraculously healed of a painful and decades-long spinal injury. How is a person to interpret this real event? What was God saying? It is beyond obvious that this miracle was from The very Throne of God Himself. God Our Heavenly Father explicitly willed, ordained, ordered, that this be done. God speaks in Deeds and Words. This was
- [The Real Mother Angelica](https://massinfo.blog/?p=553): Although obvious actions have been undertaken to “sanitize” the remembrance of the great, ardent lover of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, PCPA, this brief post contains the video and audio of her loving response to the heresies displayed at World Youth Day in Denver, 1993. This, too, is the real Mother Angelica, in addition to the merely “easy” parts we are still permitted to see by those who control what is shown of her today. And, here is an mp3 of the same video
- [Link to my Choir and Sacred Music Page](https://massinfo.blog/?p=405): Below is the link to my Choir Resources/Sacred Music page. It contains a brief introduction, some quick but very effective advice on forming a (real) choir for real Sacred Music, downloads for authentic pieces of sacred music, and more.
- [Is Modern Man (even) Capable of Liturgy today?](https://massinfo.blog/?p=46): Great article at OnePeterFive. Quite deep, might not be for everyone, but certainly worthy of a read and reflection by a young seminarian, a young priest, or anyone with pastoral duties. https://onepeterfive.com/modern-man-liturgy/ Do your people even have any awareness, any inkling, even, of these truths? How can they today, when you, their father and teacher and shepherd, don’t teach by your own actions, demeanor, and teachings?

## Pages

- [Dedication Page](https://massinfo.blog/?page_id=793): First, this website is dedicated to Mother Mary Angelica, PCPA. Beyond all doubt a saint, a saint of The Real Vatican II, of The Mass, of The Eucharist, of all God’s Truth. Always taking The Lord’s “side” and His “defense,” God Himself did the same for her in the midst of the great dispute with a very worldly, unholy, evil man — who was one of the most powerful cardinals in the Church — healing her during their battle over The Mass on the world stage, proving Who Was Truly In The Right, who was Really Speaking For His Beloved Son.
- [The Mass is Source and Summit  - Including of Studies](https://massinfo.blog/?page_id=600): Vatican II proclaimed the Church’s desire for the renewal of Her sacred liturgy. However, this articulated desire did not call for any huge, massive changes in The Mass Itself. Rather, virtually everything else had to change, to be more correctly oriented to The Mass: – the laity (and clergy, and seminarians, and religious – and obviously should have mandated bishops, all bishops) need more, proper, deeper education and catechesis – choirs needed more and better formation to perform their role – all (not some, not most, but all) major courses in seminary studies needed to be situated in relation to The
- [A Mass-centered Catechism](https://massinfo.blog/?page_id=596): The usual “format” for Catholic catechisms follows traditional patterns, such as What We Believe (the Creed), What We Celebrate (the Sacramental life), How We Pray, the Moral Life, etc. No complaint here. However, as Vatican II taught, The Mass is The Center of everything in the Church. The Source, The Beginning; The Summit, The Peak, The End. This reality of The Mass being The “Source of Everything” includes also each of the other Sacraments of His Church. The point here is, at each moment of Sacramental Significance in our lives, at each moment of further “coming to life in The Spirit
- [Archbishop Fulton J Sheen - Apostle of The Holy Mass](https://massinfo.blog/?page_id=155): Below are links to audio files of as much as I can find from Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the ardent lover of God, of Our Lord Jesus Christ, of Our Lady, and of Holy Church. His talks cover a huge range of topics, from The Holy Mass to prayer to psychology to politics to economics to…just about everything. A sincere and truly credible source and resource, and, as certain as we can be, a great, great saint. “Haters” might try to criticize him by saying he is “theatrical” or whatever else, but we live in days where real preaching is virtually dead,and
- [Parish Choir Resources](https://massinfo.blog/?page_id=50): The music chosen for His Mass in a parish is one of the biggest “indicators” of How The Mass is viewed and/or understood there. Is It The Worship of God? Or is It merely a man-made, man-focused, gathering “focused on the people” to try to make them feel good? In the vast majority of parishes, those with no authentic catechesis, or exposure to the true Nature of The Mass and Its Reality (regardless of how many college degrees they might have) are put “in charge” of the”music ministry,” and the faithful are subjected to very, very poor attempts to “get them
- [A Brief Cathechsim on His Holy Mass](https://massinfo.blog/?page_id=27): Why are so many priests and bishops not credible (especially in the west, and western-affected countries)? Who is “in charge” of the Mass and other parts of the Church’s Liturgy? Who is “in charge” of the Church? Who is “in charge” of a diocese? These questions are, with respect to The Mass and Liturgy of the Church, someone new, in the sense that never before in the history of the Church has The Mass and other parts of the Church’s Liturgy been so able to be considered a potential “plaything” of a pope, a bishop, or a priest, in the ways
- [Ignorance of The Mass is Ignorance of Christ](https://massinfo.blog/?page_id=7): Even some holy persons will perhaps disagree with these pages. We do live in days of confusion, where St. Paul’s prophecies of error, loss of Truth, turning to empty versions of religion, are being fulfilled daily right before our very eyes (2 Tim 3:7-9, 2 Thess 2:10-12). How can people know, unless they are taught? And, we are certainly not taught much more beyond that God is a Good Guy, everyone is going to Heaven, and try to feel good. But, as we should all know, this is certainly not the first time in the history of God’s People that “the
- [Why Are So Many Bishops and Priests Today Not Credible?  How Did We Get Here?](https://massinfo.blog/?page_id=22): The sad fact for His faithful today is that the majority of His Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, priests and deacons are not credible, and (obviously) are eunuchs for the sake of the world, and not for the Kingdom of God (cf. Mt 19:12). Educated, not in the ways of holiness and His saints, but rather in the ways of the world. The great Archbishop Fulton Sheen prophesied that in the coming age “theology will become politics,” and what a sad, sad reality it is in our day. It was just a few years ago that the term “political correctness” dominated our culture,
- [The Mass that Vatican II Really Called For](https://massinfo.blog/?page_id=8): Below is a link to an article by Fr. Stravinskas, succinctly describing verbatim from the Council document itself (Sacrosanctum Concilium) what the bishops of the Church actually called for and approved regarding the “reform” of the liturgy of the Church. As can be seen in the document itself, what the bishops actually wanted and authorized was both the restororation of the liturgy and The Mass to the center of the Church’s life (and yes, allowing minimal, organic changes), and then far, far more, re-orienting everyone and everything towards that end through far more deep education and catechesis. As Fr. Stravinskas relates,

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