A Farewell to Dr. McArthur

Christmas Statement

Announcing...

We are putting together some great stuff.

Religious tourism (faith tourism).  

The ultimate custom tour travel company for English-speaking tourists/pilgrims.

Seven custom tours in beautiful Italy.  You choose.    

Putting together the dream team of official guides. 

Beginning to book tours for 2014.

See the behind the scenes stuff.  Making dreams come true.

Once in a lifetime experiences of inestimable value.  

If you are a group leader (especially priests), contact us to begin the process. 

We promise a great tour, great value, and a great experience in Italy.

Site under construction:  http://oc-travel.com/.

Watch for updates.  

Vatican Printing House

Diocese of Rome

FSSP Pastor in Rome

Fr. Kramer, one of the very finest priests in the diocese of Rome.

A gentleman and scholar.  And saint.  A meek and holy man of wisdom. 

www.roma.fssp.it

Saints Inspire in Rome

Busted

Datum Romae. 

Catholic Musician: Promotori Bonarum Artium

Anno Domini 1917 - 2013.

In Paradisum!

Dominus Custodiat Introitum Et Exitum Tuum

Beautiful words above the inside door of a Roman church. 

The last thought as you exit.

Roman Chasuble ("Pianeta") in Rome

http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pianeta_%28liturgia%29

Walking in Rome: Where the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul Trod

Pavements of the roads and sidewalks of Rome. 

Losts of saints and sinners have and continue to walk here.

While on pilgrimage to the holy city we work to turn our hearts to God and and to His MERCY.

Christian Martyrs

From the Trinitarian parish in Naples. 

Rome's Fraterna Domus

Dominican Bishops in Rome

From USA and Switzerland. 

Santo Subito

Domus Artis

Rome.

Advent in 2 Minutes

Advent.

Where to Buy Your Summa in Latin and English

The best is available here.

Newly published.

Great gift idea for priests or seminarians.

It's the best print and best price.

See here: http://novantiqua.com/.

The Christmas Story (HD version)

Feast of St. Nicholas in Rome

Reverencing his holy relics at his Roman Basilica (San Nicola).

Most Beloved of Italian Christmas Songs: Tu Scendi dalle Stelle (By St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori)

Tuscan Cigars

Under the Roman sun. 

From the Chapel of the Swiss Guard

Vatican City. 

In Memoriam: Cardinal Bartolucci AD 1917-2013

Ordained priest in 1939.

Survivor of two world wars.

Conducted the choir at one of only twenty-one general councils of the Church. 

Born the same year as President Kennedy.

Eyewitness to history.

A holy man.  

A saint. 

How to Cross the Street in Rome

Monte Mario

With the Vatican observatory seen atop. 

From the Roman Sacristy: Mass with a Monsignor

How to lay out the vestments. 

For Your Sacristy: Liber Celebrationum in Ecclesia

Would be nice to see this published in the USA or UK and made easily available for order online. 

The Green Biretta

Vatican City. 

Laurentio Perosi: Xystini Chori Magistro Perpetuo

A Suscepto Munere - Annum XL Condenti - Cantorum Collegium - Pergratae Voluntatis Ergo - Imaginem H. Pingendam Cur. A.D. MCMXXXIX

Why Many Choose the Old "Latin Mass"

Jesuits Sell New York Mansion Where Pius XII Stayed

Here he is in cappa magna, with the papal Duchess Mrs. Brady, inside her home.

This place will now be torn down.  

All of these contents you see are now being offered to the highest bidder. 

All for money.  So sad.  

New Mosaic of Pope Francis for Roman Basilica of Saint Paul

Ostiensan Basilica.

Teaching the Mass: to Priests

Catholic Lebanon

The Maronite College in Rome. 

Pro-Life Italy

These brochures can often be found in the back of churches. 

A great way to get the word out. 

Many across the globe are working to stop this human rights abuse.  You are not alone. 

Each group/person has a different mandate and this is OK. 

How To Apply to Study in Rome: in Latin

Catholic Culture: the Catholic Intellectual

Professor Roberto de Mattei.  A true Catholic intellectual and gentleman.  He teaches in Rome and can sometimes be seen doing research in the library of the Gregoriana.  Shy and quiet, very studious, very holy and a brilliant intellectual.   

Marian Antiphon for Advent

Thanks, Francisco!

Best Dictionaries for Modern Words in Latin

Ever wonder what ice cream is in Latin?  Or words like airplane, communism, or lightbulb?

Modern words put into Latin?

Here they are.  Super rare finds.  The best is the middle one by Cardinal Bacci.

Good luck finding them online.  Each ought to be reprinted and made again available. 

Thanks, Fracisco!

Revival of Sacred Liturgy in Ireland

See images here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnbriody/11169224425/in/set-72157638276048783

Thanks, John, for the pics!  

Pio XII Santo Subito il 17 Aprile 2014!

Benedicto Magno

Image from the Internet. 

Universum Latinitatis Curriculum: Aestiva Milvauchiae Latinitas AD MMXIV

Study Latin this summer with the greatest living latinist.

Fr. Foster, forty years papal latinist, worked in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican under four popes.

Join him in Milwaukee June 2 - July 26.

See here for details: www.thelatinlanguage.org.

The Cardinal Vicar of Rome

In the Lateran Palace.

With American author, Sr. Margherita. 

Happy New Year: Dominica Prima Adventus

Today the Church begins Her new liturgical year.

The First Sunday of Advent.

Pray the liturgy with the Church.

In Her wisdom She has given us so much.

How fitting, the first words of the Church's liturgical year:

"Ad te levavi animam meam" (To thee, I have lifted up my soul).

The first word being "ad" (meaning to or towards; an act of motion...in the direction...of God).  

Newly Cleaned and Restored Side of St. Peter's Basilica

Announcing: Die Gendarmen des Papstes by the Great German Catholic Scholar Ulrich Nersinger

This book is a triumph.  The finest work yet - in any language - on the papal police.  Lots of great info, inside detail, and great pictures.  Be sure to get yourself a copy.  And learn to read German!

Danke, Ulrich!

Available here: www.novaetvetera.de.

Fides et Virtus.