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March 31, 2008
October 28, 2007
Arlington Virginia Mass for Frank Duff
On Sunday, 4 Nov 2007, Bishop Loverde will celebrate the 5:00 pm Mass at St. Thomas More. Fr. Peffley,
Fr. Lundberg and several other Legion priests will concelebrate. The Mass will commemorate the death of Frank Duff, who died on 7 Nov 1980. Please invite all active and auxiliary members to attend.
A reception at the Diocesan Center will follow the Mass. All are invited.
June 28, 2007
Motu Proprio
A Motu Proprio is:
The name given to certain papal rescripts on account of the clause motu proprio (of his own accord) used in the document. The words signify that the provisions of the rescript were decided on by the pope personally, that is, not on the advice of the cardinals or others, but for reasons which he himself deemed sufficient. The document has generally the form of a decree: in style it resembles a Brief rather than a Bull, but differs from both especially in not being sealed or countersigned. It issues from the Dataria Apostolica, and is usually written in Italian or Latin. It begins by stating the reason inducing the sovereign pontiff to act, after which is stated the law or regulation made, or the favour granted, It is signed, personally by the pope, his name and the date being always in Latin. A Motu Proprio was first issued by Innocent VIII in 1484. It was always unpopular in France, where it was regarded as an infringement of Gallican liberties, for it implied that the sovereign pontiff had an immediate jurisdiction in the affairs of the French Church. The best-known recent example of a Motu Proprio is the instructions issued by Pius X on 22 November, 1903, for the reform of church music.
The phrase motu proprio is frequently employed in papal documents. One characteristic result of its use is that a rescript containing it is valid and produces its effect even in cases where fraud would ordinarily have vitiated the document, for the words signify that the pope in granting the favour does not rely on the reasons alleged. When the clause is used in dispensations, the latter are given a broad interpretation; a favour granted motu proprio is valid even when counter to ecclesiastical law, or the decisions of the pope himself. Consequently, canonists call the clause the “mother of repose”: “sicut papaver gignit somnum et quietem, ita et hæc clausula habenti eam.”
Source: The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume X. Published 1911. New York: Robert Appleton Company. Nihil Obstat, October 1, 1911. Remy Lafort, S.T.D., Censor. Imprimatur. +John Cardinal Farley, Archbishop of New York
June 4, 2007
The Need to Return to God
If your country does not return to their God a great chastisement could bring all to their knees. The false gods will fall and if they do not listen to this warning, more will follow. It will begin in New York, the heart of your nation. This should be a sign to the faithful to focus on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and My Immaculate Heart, wherein they will find spiritual security and peace for their souls. Carry no fear but trust in God’s Mercy. If enough souls convert their lives, these chastisements will be lessened and possibly removed. If they do not listen to my call to prayer, then other areas of your country will also be attacked.
Our Lady of the Light May 29, 1993
May 25, 2007
Website Organization
The Major Sections of the Tidewater Curia Legion of Mary website are:
1. About the Legion of Mary - which discusses Legion of Mary Prayers, Works, and Spirituality
2. Legion Causes for Sainthood - Information about Frank Duff, Edel Quinn, and Alfie Lambe
3. Catholic Faith - Catholic Prayers and information about the Catholic Faith
4. Legion of Mary Resources - Such as the Legion of Mary Handbook, worksheets, articles, and other aids
5. Legion of Mary Membership - Information about membership in the Legion of Mary
6. Legion of Mary News - Our newsletter, blog, calendar, and contact information.
May 3, 2007
Preparation for Total Consecration according to St. deMonfort
The newly forming Praesidium at Star of the Sea in Virginia Beach is sponsoring a Total Consecration drive that will begin this Sunday (May 6). On June 7 (The Feast of Corpus Christi), in the Chapel at 6PM, the parish community that participates in the Preparation are welcome to join in the collective Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Anyone who says the 33 day prepartory prayers during this time frame are welcome to join in the consecration.
May 1, 2007
April 17, 2007
Mary, Mediatrix of all Graces
From Vatican II
This maternity of Mary in the order of grace began with the consent which she gave in faith at the Annunciation and which she sustained without wavering beneath the cross, and lasts until The eternal fulfillment of all the elect. Taken up to heaven she did not lay aside this salvific duty, but by her constant intercession continued to bring us the gifts of eternal salvation. By her maternal charity, she cares for the brethren of her Son, who still journey on earth surrounded by dangers and cultics, until they are led into the happiness of their true home. Therefore the Blessed Virgin is invoked by the Church under the titles of Advocate, Auxiliatrix, Adjutrix, and Mediatrix.