tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.comments2023-03-16T06:55:27.083-04:00Declina PaulisperPeter Mottolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813079685818763505noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-5387580377930591732022-02-24T01:27:59.297-05:002022-02-24T01:27:59.297-05:00Hello I am so delighted I located your blog, I rea...Hello I am so delighted I located your blog, I really located you by mistake, while I was watching on google for something else, Anyways I am here now and could just like to say thank for a tremendous post and a all round entertaining website. Please do keep up the great work. <a href="https://www.ted.com/profiles/33568331/about" rel="nofollow">acim free audio</a>Tech more https://www.blogger.com/profile/08885430879041087600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-73313165716469333972019-09-21T21:24:39.101-04:002019-09-21T21:24:39.101-04:00I would probably disagree, starting with the quote...I would probably disagree, starting with the quote from Prof. Senior. I think that it is overly dramatic and unhelpful to say that spiritual mysteries can only be communicated via poetry. In Acts 3, when Peter said to the crippled man "I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!", there was no poetry or artistic turn to his words - they were simple in their intent, understandable in their language, and powerful in their application. They spoke to the dominion of Christ over this world, they spoke to the power of God to heal, and they spoke of the simple faith that is required for salvation. The spiritual mysteries communicated are not lessened in intensity for the simplicity of the words used to describe them - in my opinion, the beauty of the gospel is enhanced by the simplicity of language necessary to describe it.<br /><br />That's not to say that there isn't room for beauty and an appreciation for the literary skill that the human authors of scripture used in their writing - one of the things that I like about the ESV that I use is it has helped me to look and understand the Greek an iota, which has helped me to understand just how masterfully Paul used language to describe the glory of God. <br /><br />In the end, I think that in the example that we see in the early church, you see the truths of God being communicated in ways that would be understood by the audience being addressed - in agricultural settings, agricultural metaphors were used; in Jewish settings, Jewish examples and scriptures were used; in Greek settings, Paul often used first their own philosophers and proverbs in helping them to understand the deep things of God. I think that if we fail to use translations that are easily understood by those whom we shepherd, we do them a disservice by placing our personal preferences and cultural norms above their edification as believers. Josh Cheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401096598226835799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-65881555625233144232018-02-21T10:36:03.730-05:002018-02-21T10:36:03.730-05:00Thank you for inspiring in us the courage to live ...Thank you for inspiring in us the courage to live a life that is radically faithful to Christ and His Church!! <br />(Even if it's judged to be "weird")Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902405975016342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-18827738082403722592016-07-18T10:29:34.278-04:002016-07-18T10:29:34.278-04:00Thanks for writing this. There is a lot to conside...Thanks for writing this. There is a lot to consider.omega.alphawhiskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06349246177368108689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-43709073667985432242014-04-21T11:19:00.814-04:002014-04-21T11:19:00.814-04:00Very, very cool. thanks for sharing, Peter!Very, very cool. thanks for sharing, Peter!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194848676423219445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-64001963710832217272013-08-20T17:21:46.508-04:002013-08-20T17:21:46.508-04:00Great example to reveal the sometimes extreme vari...Great example to reveal the sometimes extreme variance. I worship in and pray the Sunday Latin Mass and though I attend weekday Masses in the ordinary form, I'm grateful for the possibilty of an additional weekly Latin Mass, especially in the evening; a blessed close to a day. I'll also keep watch and when able, will travel from Syracuse.Sacred Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016956811170713213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-36546069716219472532013-08-19T09:49:31.969-04:002013-08-19T09:49:31.969-04:00While perhaps the prayer of the priest at the Lava...While perhaps the prayer of the priest at the Lavabo could have been somewhat shortened in the post-Vatican II period, it appears that we lost a great deal when we went from what we had to what we (eventually) got. <br /><br />Thus: Latin text -<br /> I wash my hands among the innocent, and I go around Your altar, O Lord, that I may hear the voice of praise, and tell of all Thy wondrous works. O Lord, I have loved the beauty of Thy house and the place where Thy glory dwelleth. Take not away my soul, O God with the wicked: nor my life with men of blood. On their hands are crimes, and their right hands are full of bribes. But as for me I have walked in my innocence; redeem me, and have mercy on me. My foot has stood in the right way; in the churches I will bless Thee, O Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.<br /><br />Versus:<br /> Lord, wash away my iniquity; cleanse me from my sin.<br /><br /> Yes, Father, add me to the grateful for what you are doing & extending to the community faithful. I am in the Albany Diocese but get to Rochester area now & then. I'll make a note to myself about your Latin Mass. Thanks, John Bergin, Schenectady NYAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09390854379655166915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-43032087532443836882013-08-17T15:46:32.000-04:002013-08-17T15:46:32.000-04:00I too cry for less noise and distraction. For som...I too cry for less noise and distraction. For someone who grew up in the 1950's I find I now am part of a world full of multitasking and distracting actions. At the same time I have found in the renewed Liturgy a great sense of focus that calls my mind to attend and invites my Spirit to rest in reflection on the words and actions that I am engaged with by full active conscious participation. In my younger days the quiet of the Tridentine Liturgy invited a mind to wander. In the call to become a conscious participant I have found the true silence I sought. So it seems we come to a similar place where seeking the sacred space into which a gentle Jesus invited us. I am fully aware that Jesus called me to embrace the world and to embrace the gift of faith and to stand in awe of both. I would hope we all keep the emphasis on seeking to follow the call of Jesus and not some tug of war over one or another form of Liturgical worship. May the call of discipleship be for all of us be the unity in the Holy Spirit that we all seek. Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15253254183366345983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-21287036385177601762013-08-17T14:45:52.007-04:002013-08-17T14:45:52.007-04:00Surely God will bless your willingness to open you...Surely God will bless your willingness to open your Monday Latin Mass to the faithful who long to worship God in silent reverence, spirit, truth and beauty. Thanking God for you and praying that His Holy Spirit will guide many more Priests and Christians into this sacred form of the sacrifice of the Mass which is permeated with His gentle presence. Peace in ChristSacred Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016956811170713213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-42773152782778253732012-04-16T00:50:53.029-04:002012-04-16T00:50:53.029-04:00Thanks for this Peter. Nice blog by the way.
-Joe...Thanks for this Peter. Nice blog by the way.<br /><br />-Joe de OJoe de Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917382992404837656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-38341580313233669172011-12-09T12:55:07.874-05:002011-12-09T12:55:07.874-05:00You could sing this to the tune of Good King Wence...You could sing this to the tune of Good King Wenceslaus!Joel Morehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17428821549959684722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-88823921983460072352010-10-22T10:32:42.155-04:002010-10-22T10:32:42.155-04:00I would like your permission to use your picture o...I would like your permission to use your picture of Gibbons Hall in a presentation that I am doing. The picture will be used as a reference to a building that was modeled after Gibbons Hall. Please advise.<br />-dmarrs@marymountproperties.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15869366394416411596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-43178781731601222792010-08-30T01:55:46.747-04:002010-08-30T01:55:46.747-04:00Splendidly terrible! Even so, why does this dead ...Splendidly terrible! Even so, why does this dead dog deserve to be set above such glorious songs as "Anthem" or "Lord of the Dance"? <br /><br />On another note, even Fr. Z has noticed this one.Patrick Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686949727999242890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-45233419176975682982010-08-29T22:05:27.145-04:002010-08-29T22:05:27.145-04:00would love "We Are Marching in the Light of G...would love "We Are Marching in the Light of God"!!!!Joe Mannarellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511048640964711055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-30250228636537376762010-08-26T17:39:03.963-04:002010-08-26T17:39:03.963-04:00Can't wait to hear "Table of Plenty"...Can't wait to hear "Table of Plenty" or "We Are Marching in the Light of God" in Latin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-8161667202222163672010-05-07T09:39:40.937-04:002010-05-07T09:39:40.937-04:00Isn't this the church in which Father Andrew A...Isn't this the church in which Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR, was ordained by Bishop Sheen in 1967?In the choir lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069480203969927663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-92142547862144006762010-04-25T01:20:46.905-04:002010-04-25T01:20:46.905-04:00Fr A's first assignment was to St Stephen...ci...Fr A's first assignment was to St Stephen...circa late 70s<br /><br />Unfortunately, in the early 70s, they stripped the High Altar, moved the Tabernacle, removed the Altar Rail, etc. It used to be even more beautiful, and, I pray, one day will return to its original beautyMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089966358732741291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-55430750686282652012010-04-23T21:32:05.091-04:002010-04-23T21:32:05.091-04:00Yes, I believe that he was. Not sure what years, ...Yes, I believe that he was. Not sure what years, though.<br /><br />Thanks, all, for your prayers and support!Peter Mottolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813079685818763505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-76109280387101452112010-04-23T21:08:08.414-04:002010-04-23T21:08:08.414-04:00Wasn't Father Antinarelli at St. Stephen's...Wasn't Father Antinarelli at St. Stephen's many years ago. It's a prize of architecture. All the best.In the choir lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069480203969927663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-31168131484078333592010-04-23T19:07:48.004-04:002010-04-23T19:07:48.004-04:00Sounds like a solid placement!
Prayers on the way...Sounds like a solid placement!<br /><br />Prayers on the way.<br /><br />~Dr. KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-3006091858789684502010-04-23T15:28:16.054-04:002010-04-23T15:28:16.054-04:00home parish. sick.home parish. sick.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089966358732741291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-8906075233827895912010-04-04T11:13:48.515-04:002010-04-04T11:13:48.515-04:00The Easter blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be u...The Easter blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you!<br /><br />~Dr. KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-83524783762832892612010-04-02T15:31:45.689-04:002010-04-02T15:31:45.689-04:00good quotegood quoteBen Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11895692497752102851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-73500785801394990382010-03-23T12:30:28.967-04:002010-03-23T12:30:28.967-04:00It also looks like a cross between the altars at t...It also looks like a cross between the altars at the former Ss. Peter & Paul and St. Patrick Cathedral in the city.<br /><br />~Dr. KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102783939027653144.post-53480989091050495332010-03-23T12:00:22.499-04:002010-03-23T12:00:22.499-04:00Well done, Peter.
I'd also like to add that I...Well done, Peter.<br /><br />I'd also like to add that I like the making of the Sign of the Cross at the beginning and the end of the sermon. Not too many priests do this anymore these days.<br /><br />Good work. Let the Lord use your pen and mouth to proclaim the Gospel message.<br /><br />~Dr. KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com