Fr. Z's PODCAzTs

I've been getting questions about the infamous "survey" sent out to bishops about Summorum Pontificum and its implementation (or more likely NOT!) in their dioceses.  I wrote about it HERE.   The important thing is not to panic and act like a loon about this.

However, my real point is that some people are raising the question of Pius V's Quo primum.  Given that the "survey" is under discussion, and given that the Feast of St. Pius V is coming up on 5 May (in the traditional calendar), I've dredged up an old PODCAzT in which I talk about and read Quo primum.  This is from 2009... !  Tempus fugit.

On this feast of St. Pope Pius V (+1572) I drill into one of his most famous acts as Roman Pontiff.  Today we look into and listen to his Apostolic Constitution Quo primum, by which he promulgated the editio princeps of the Missale Romanum.   

Of course there was an somewhat different version in an edition prior to the 1570 edition, in 1474, but for all our purposes, the 1570 is the first.

This history changing document came out of turbulent times.  The Council of Trent had just closed and Pius, as Pope, was tasked with the standardization of the Church's liturgy as a bulwark against attacks on the Catholic Faith on many fronts.   Catholic identity was shaken by the theological revolt in the north, uncertain teachings, lack of unity in the expression of worship and even the menace of invasion by Islamic armies.

Because there is a reciprocal relation between what we believe and how we pray, our worship plays a key role in the shaping and maintaining of our Catholic identity in a difficult world.

However, centuries after the editio princeps of the "Tridentine" Roman Missal, decades after Paul VI issued his own Apostolic Constitution for the promulgation of the so-called Novus Ordo of the Roman Rite, confusing claims remain about the juridical force of Pius V's Quo primum.

Some people maintained that Paul VI absolutely abolished the older, traditional "Tridentine" form of Mass with his own Constitution Missale Romanum.

Some people maintain that Pius V's Quo primum can never be abrogated or abolished or modified even by other Popes and that it still has force of law.

While not trying to get too canonical, we drill into the questions, draw some conclusions, and hear the words of Pius V in their 16th century splendor.

You may surprised at how modern some of the saintly Pope's actions sound.

UPDATE:

No sooner did I post but I get a text saying that Taylor Marshall and Tim Flanders were talking about QUO PRIMUM live on YouTube, which explains why I was getting questions.

I'll listen to their comments later.

Today is the Easter Octave Sunday, or Dominica in albis, for the white baptismal garments of those who were recently baptized.  It is sometimes called “Thomas Sunday” because of the Gospel reading about the "doubting" Apostle.  It is also famously called “Quasimodo Sunday” for the first word of the opening chant, the Introit (cf. 1 Peter 2:2-3).

It is called “Low Sunday” probably in contrast to the hoopla of last Sunday.

Oh yes… now it is often called “Mercy Sunday” because of the emphasis on the dimension of the mercy of God’s redemptive act celebrated at Easter. The newest, third edition of the Missale Romanum of 2002 specifically labels this Sunday: Dominica II Paschae seu de divina Misericordia.

The Roman Station is St. Pancras on the Gianicolo Hill.

Today we wrap things up in the final podcast for Lent and Easter cycle, with wisdom from Card. Bacci and from Fulton J. Sheen.

Today is Easter Saturday!

The Roman Station is St. John Lateran.  We were here one week ago for the Vigil of Easter.

I rant a little and then share something related to my rant from Fr. Troadec's books.

Today is Easter Friday!

The Roman Station is Santa Maria ad martyres, once the ancient temple to all the pagan gods, the Pantheon.

I rant a little, and do not exclude my observations about Pachamama on the altar of St. Peter's Basilica.

The wonderful nuns of Gower Abbey take us in and out… toward the Ascension.

Today is Easter Thursday!

The Roman Station is Santi Dodici Apostoli, the Twelve Holy Apostles.  The relics of the Apostles James the Lesser and Philip are here.  Also, find the tomb of Pope Clement XIV, who suppressed the Jesuits.

Card. Bacci gives us a sobering thought in the midst of our Easter joy.  Fr. Patrick Troadec of the SSPX presents Mary Magdalene and her great love for Christ.

Today I'm still thinking of Paris and the yesterday's anniversary of the burning of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris.  I used a recording of the Cathedral's bells yesterday.  Today, we are back in Paris, listening to, among other things, the bells of Saint-Nicholas du Chardonnay.

Today is Easter Wednesday!

The Roman Station is St.  Lawrence outside the walls.  I talk about what it is like to be a convert.  Also, we hear about the 7 Pilgrimage Churches in Rome.

Fulton Sheen gives us a look at the human heart.

Today is the sad anniversary of the burning of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, a horrible sight.  We hear music from their great choir, the huge "bourdon" bell ringing, and a recording I made of the bells of the north tower when I was in Paris a couple of years ago.

Today is Easter Monday!

The Roman Station is St. Paul's outside the walls.  A few years ago, the tomb of the Apostle was rediscovered.  

I am happy again to read today from the new English translation of Fr. Patrick Troadec’s work Toward Easter.  I don’t have to translate from the French original now. He talks about real peace, Christ's peace.

Today is Easter Monday!

The Roman Station is St. Peter's Basilica.

I am happy to read again today from the new English translation of Fr. Patrick Troadec’s work Toward Easter.  I don’t have to translate from the French original now.

Today is Easter Sunday!

The Roman Station tonight for the Mass of the Day on Easter Sunday is St. Mary Major.

Card. Bacci speaks of the personal impact of "resurrection".  Fulton Sheen about what is really important.

One of the pieces today, the first part of the Introit for Easter is from my home parish in St. Paul, St. Agnes. I'm in the schola that made this recording way back in the 1980s.

I also have some bells from the Duomo of Florence, Italy, for a friend.

Today is Holy Saturday in the Triduum.

The Roman Station tonight for the Vigil Mass is St. John Lateran.  

Card. Bacci gives us a note about what we ought to live for.  Fulton Sheen about Mary... simply wonderful.

The wonderful nuns of Gower Abbey take us out… toward Easter Sunday.