Forum Asides
Liturgical Dance
Recently there have been a number of posts on other blogs highlighting the ridiculous aberration of so-called “liturgical dance” and other abuses. The Bellarmine Forum, instead of cursing the darkness, would like to light a candle:
Was Today First Saturday? or… No First Saturday this month?
If Annunciation, an immovable feast, was moved all the way from March 25 to April 8th, this past Monday, then that must mean that any other immovable feast, and similar votive intent is moved as well, correct? Last Saturday was the first Saturday in April. But, because that was low Saturday, it was not proper…
Habemus papam!
AD MULTOS ANNOS, POPE FRANCIS! O Lord, we are the millions of believers, humbly kneeling at Thy feet and begging Thee to preserve, defend and save the Sovereign Pontiff for many years. He is the Father of the great fellowship of souls and our Father as well. On this day, as on every other day,…
Links!
The Catholic presence on the internet is certainly not lacking. Not lacking also is commentary from individual Catholics as well as those who are part of larger entities–indeed, if you follow the Bellarmine Forum, you are intrigued with the commentary we offer. We hope it is not only enjoyable and informative but, perhaps, provides a…
Gratias tibi, Sanctissime Pater!
O Lord, we are the millions of believers, humbly kneeling at Thy feet and begging Thee to preserve, defend and save the Sovereign Pontiff for many years. He is the Father of the great fellowship of souls and our Father as well. On this day, as on every other day, he is praying for…
John W. Blewett
The Bellarmine Forum joins in the prayers for the repose of the soul of John W. Blewett, who died February 8 in Santa Paula, California. Mr. Blewett served as president of the Forum (then known as the Wanderer Forum Foundation) for several years. He is remembered for his indomitable spirit and devotion to his beloved…
Prayers Requested for Pope Benedict XVI, Set to Resign by Month’s End
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI is to resign by months end. Highly unusual. Please say prayers for His Holiness and the Church. UPDATE: Here is a link to the translated text of the Pope’s resignation, originally delivered in Latin.
Feast of the Epiphany–The Annual House Blessing
(picture courtesy of Fr. John Trigilio’s blog) *Many local parishes will provide the faithful with blessed chalk and incense. If your parish does not offer this, approach your priest (pester him if you have to!) and ask him to bless a piece of chalk for this traditional house blessing and devotion. The family gathers…
Today is St. John’s Feast Day–Did You Have Your Wine Blessed?
If not, grab a couple of bottles and run over to your parish and have Father bless the wine! When uncorking the bottles, don’t forget to raise the glass of blessed wine to one another (including the children, as is the custom) and toast: “Drink to the love of St. John the Divine.” Prayer at…
