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On Vatican II and the Current Crisis:
                   THE OTTAVIANI INTERVENTION
         Short Critical Study of The New Order of the Mass

Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani, Antonio Cardinal Bacci et. al
Commentary by Fr. Cedaka
TAN Books and Publishers
$7.00

        When the New Mass was introduced, Cardinals Ottaviani and
Bacci sent a critique of the Novus Ordo Missae to Pope Paul VI on
3 Sept. 1969. One statement from the letter reads :

        " The Novus Ordo Missal represents as a whole and in detail
        a striking departure from the Catholic theology of the Holy
        Mass as it was formulated in Session XXII of the Council of
        Trent, which erected an insurmountable barrier against any
        heresy which might attack the integrity of the Mystery.." 

Written when the Mass was just introduced, the Cardinals' critique
reads like prophecy. Father Cedaka provides a clear background with
many notes . 


                                 OPEN LETTER TO CONFUSED CATHOLICS Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre Angelus Press 148 Pages, $8.95         This is the Archbishop's popular major study of the crisis in Catholic belief and practice, written at the request of conservative Catholics. Chapters on the Mass, Sacraments, the Priesthood, the New Catechisms, Ecumenism, etc. , all demonstrate that the new spirit in the Church has given rise to doubt and confusion among the faithful. He gives examples to support his underlying thesis: that the Second Vatican Council was used by Modernists as their opportunity to first confuse the faithful and then change their Faith. He records the reasons for dinding his seminaries and lifts the curtains on his relations with Rome. In a key chapter on what Catholic obedience really is, he answers  the charge of being a "rebel" . The book is controversial, but the  author's love for the Church is evident and he presents, charitably and clearly and irrefutably a case no critic can answer.
                                                 THE GREAT SACRILEGE Fr. Wathen Paperback TAN Books & Publisher $10         This book examines the liturgical changes made after Vatican-II. One of the finest books written on this subject. Examines liceity and  validy of the Novus Ordo as well as the canonical status of "Quo Primum  Tempore".
                    NEW  MASS  IN  LIGHT OF THE OLD Fr. Paul Trinchard, S. T. L..  Catholic Treasure,  $8.95 Presents some of the stark contrasts between the "old" and "new" liturgies. Fr. Trinchard builds on and applies that most insightful remark of Cardinal Ottaviani that "the new Mass expresses an alien theology", and alien religion. 256pp. PB
                IN THE MURKY WATERS OF VATICAN II Guimaraes, Atila Sinke TAN Books & Publs. A complete study of the Second Vatican Council , based on 15-years of work.  Numerous quotations. Excellent.
                                       IOTA UNUM Angelus Press 816 Pages Romano Amerio,  $29.95 Written without emotion or polemics or name-calling of any kind, it is a very sober, serious, and thoughtful book that takes a thorough look at what happened just prior to Vatican II, at Vatican II, and after Vatican II. Romano Amerio wass an Italian theologian and philosophy professor who worked on the original documents of Vatican II on behalf of his bishop, who was a member of the Central Preparatory Commission for the Council. His "on the spot" insights and precise theological analysis of the Liberal errors make this book the definitive "reference manual" for the  Catholic who has always wanted to know what happened at Vatican II, but didn't know who to ask. Once you finish reading it, you will have a complete understanding  of how the Liberals in the Church during the 1960's -  even bishops and cardinals - cleverly injected their radical ideas at the Council through subtly vague wordings in some of the Council's key documents, and then systematically implemented their "novelties" in diocese after diocese around the world.
                       On Other Topics:
DIVINE INTIMACY
TAN Books, 1226 pages

Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D. Translated from the seventh Italian Edition by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Boston. This is the classic Carmelite work on how to obtain an intimate union with God by following the Teresian way of prayer. A book held in the highest esteem by many, it has just been reprinted and bound in attractive black leather with gold imprinting. Teresian spirituality is the spirituality of divine intimacy, that it, it tries to nourish in souls the ideal of intimacy with God and it directs them toward this ideal. Beginning with the first Sunday in Advent, each day of the liturgical year is the topic of a meditation and then an approptiate response, or colloquy, emphasizing the positive topics of virtue and spiritual progress rather than the negative ones of vice and sin. Each day is a feast filled with instruction and inspiration from the great Carmelite masters of spirituality. The calendar which is followed is pre-Vatican II and the daily meditations are arranged so that over the course of a year the most important problems of the spiritual life have been reviewed. Based squarely on Catholic Tradition and the spiritual teachings of St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux, and Sr. Elizabeth of the Trinity. This heirloom edition is a must for all. 1,226 pp. Sewn Leather with Ribbon Marker.


THE HEART OF THE MASS
Originally Published by Legend Publications, 1937

Reprinted 1997 by Sarto House

Imprimatur: + Carolus Hubertus Le Blond, Episcopus Sancti Josephi
158 pages, Soft-cover $10 (Distributed by Angelus Press)
This book is a beautifully written explanation of the prayers, ceremonies, and mysteries of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The various parts of the Mass, the actions of the priest, and their spiritual significance are explained; so that the reader will be able to fully understand all parts of the Mass after having read this book. The prayers are printed in parallel Latin and English, and the explanations are based on those of various Fathers, Doctors and Saints of the Church. The authors present a most edifying book which will help Catholics understand the many treasures of the Mass, and thus to assist at the Holy Sacrifice more devoutly. 'The Heart Of The Mass' is easy to read and understand, yet it provides deep insights into the real meaning of every gesture and prayer. It is excellent for the family, as well as for those who may be new to the Traditional Mass. I highly recommend this book to families, those who may be new to the Traditional Latin Mass, as well as to those who may have been assisting at the Traditional Mass for some time. Most all Catholics will find many new treasures in the Holy Sacrifice, which will lead them to a deeper love and understanding of the Church's supreme act of worship.


THE NEW MISSAL LATIN: BOOK ONE & TWO A TWO-YEAR COURSE BASED ON THE SUNDAY MISSAL By Edmund J. Baumeister, S.M., Ph.D.
Originally Published by Mount St. John Press, Dayton, Ohio, 1941
Reprinted 1996 by St. Mary's Publishing Company
Imprimatur: + John T. McNicholas, 5 August 1941 408 pages $15.95 plus $2.50 shipping.
Teacher's Manual & Answer Key Now Available

The New Missal Latin was originally published by the Marianist Fathers in 1941. It is an excellent book for anyone wishing to learn Latin, and can be used as a self-study guide, in a classroom or for home-schooling. The vocabularly is mainly from the Roman Missal although the grammar will allow the student to understand other Latin material in addition to Ecclesiastical Latin. Book One has 51 lessons with grammar, vocabulary and exercises. The Ordinary of the Mass is presented with the complete vocabulary needed for understanding the Mass. This provides the student with a greater appreciation of the Latin Mass. There are many tables which make learning the grammar easier. A Latin-English vocabulary is included in addition to the three-hundred most commonly used words. Book Two familiarizes the student with the various Collects, Secrets and Postcommunions from the propers of the Mass. The propers selected for this section are representative of most such propers found in the Missal. Once the student has made himself familiar with these, he should be able to translate and understand most of the other collects, secrets, and postcommunions of the Roman Missal. A fine selection of prose "meditations", has been included in Book Two. These are from the writings of Cardinal Bona on the Mass, as well as from the Catechism of Pope St. Pius X. To these are added some of the Church's most beautiful hymns such as "Adoro Te Devote" , "Pange Lingua", "Veni Creator" and others. The first volume mainly aquaints the student with the Ordinary of the Mass. The last volume of the course will allow the student to understand the more complicated propers of the Mass, and provide him with a sound background in the Latin language should he wish to continue his studies. Book Two of "The New Missal Latin" completes this two-year course in the Latin of the Roman Missal as was planned by Fr. Baumeister, S.M and the Latin Committee of the University of Dayton. It is suitable not only for the classroom, but for individual study as well. Having complete book two of "The New Missal Latin", the student will be able to understand some of the more difficult propers of the various Masses, and should be ready to tackle the lessons in the Roman Breviary or move on to the study of classical Latin literature. Throughout the book, there are various illustrations and pictures, which make it easy to read. In this way it is different from most text-books. Glancing at one of the lessons you will find various illustrations or pictures, and you begin to actually enjoy studying. The fact that this book has been used successfully for years by the Marianists, and that it is based on the Mass rather than Classical Latin literature further adds to its usefulness. The New Missal Latin, fulfills its aim of teaching a greater understanding of the Liturgy, and does so quite well. I highly recommend this book to Catholics of all ages who seek a greater understanding of the Mass and Liturgy. Available From: St. Mary's Publishing Company, Box 134 St. Marys, Kansas 66536 E-Mail: maguires@kansas.net


THE DOUAY-RHEIMS BIBLE Leatherbound, 1407 pages Imprimatur 1899 TAN Books & Publishes $25

A careful word-for-word translation of the Latin Vulgate Bible. In these days of "ecumenical Bibles" and "inclusive language" , Catholics must use only an approved translation of the Vulgate.


DOUAY-RHEIMS BIBLE WITH HAYDOCK COMMENTARIES
Three-Volume Set, Imprimatur 1959 Immaculata $125

This is a reprint of the famous Challoner edition of the Bible with the Catholic Commentary compiled by Fr. George Leo Haydock, originally printed in 1959. Includes all of Fr. Challoner's chapter summaries and footnotes, plus the comments of over 200 Church Fathers, Doctors, and Scripture scholars. The beautiful illustrated dictionary and scripture history complete this set. All three volumes have a high-quality laminated cover.


INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE Fr. John Laux, M.A 326 Pages, $11.75 TAN Books Explains the true meaning of inspiration, gives guidelines to understanding the Bible and the Church's role as the official interpreter of Scripture. Includes an introduction to each of the Bible's 72 books, with well-chosen Scriptural passages from most of the books that render a representative example of what they are like and about. First published in 1932, the information contained here remains as valid as the traditional Catholic teaching it presents.


THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL Fr. F.X. Lasance 1852 Pages, Leatherbound Reprint of the 1945 edition $39.95 Immaculata Bookstore An exact reproduction of the 1945 edition. The Ordinary of the Mass is printed in red and black type and includes large illustrations. Both the Ordinary and Propers of the Mass are in Latin and English. The pages are white with rounded corners and gold edges. The binding is sewn with black clothbound covers and gold lettering and includes five ribbon dividers. Includes a complete explanation of the meaning and benefits of each part of the Mass, brief account of the lives of the Saints for each day, many devotions, prayers, and much more. The finest Missal in print.


MY SUNDAY MISSAL Fr. Joseph Stedman. Immaculata Bookstore, $9.95 Yes, it's back! The famous Fr. Stedman Missal. At a time when the cost of reprinted missals is on the rise, along comes this wonderful pocket sized gem, originally printed in 1956, which contains the Ordinary of the Traditional Mass in Latin and English, plus the English renderings of all the Mass prayers and readings for all the Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation for the year. Complete with hand drawn illustrations of the actions of the priest, this missal also includes Father Stedman's commentary for the theme of each Mass, illustrated explanations of the vestments and vessels, a variety of devotions, useful prayers, novenas, and the Stations of the Cross. A must for travelers and a great gift for people who are new to the Old Mass. Now families can better afford to buy a missal for each child in the family. 351pp. PB. 3 1/4" x 5 1/4".


SOLEMN HIGH MASS, LOW MASS, BENEDICTION - TRIDENTINE RITE -- Video Cassette Catholic Treasures $19.95 Brilliant full colour broad-cast quality video is Two hours and 20 min. in length. This video will provide the chance to savor all the splendor of the Gregorian Tridentine Rite.

THE  IMMEMORIAL TRIDENTINE MASS--  Sung High Easter Mass, Narrated and explained by
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.  Available from: Keep The Faith



MY PRAYER BOOK Fr. F.X. Lasance Hard-Bound, Black Cover St. Bonaventure Publs. A reprint of the original from 1908. Includes Ordinary of The Mass, Devotions, Litanies, Prayers, Stations, Benediction .... Many prayers in Latin included. 689 Pages . $18.00 


LITURGICAL SHIPWRECK 25 Years Of The New Mass Reviews the New Mass. The best booklet to learn about how the New Mass came about and its destruction of the faith. Michael Davies TAN Books & Publshirers $1.50 


CATECHISM OF THE COUNCIL OF TRENT ( Roman Catechism ) St. Charles Borromeo TAN Books & Publishers $25 The finest catechism for adults, published by decree of the Council of Trent and edited by St. Charles Borromeo. Published by decree of Pope St. Pius V. Prescribed by Pope St. Pius X to be used by all priests in instructing the faithful. Recommended by Pope Leo XIII for all seminarians. Universally recognized as the most authoritative Catholic catechism in the Church. Pope Clement XIII said it contains a clear explanation of all that is necessary for salvation and useful for the faithful, and that no other catechism can be compared to it. 639 pp. PB. 


BALTIMORE CATECHISM #3, CONFRATERNITY EDITION Fr. O' Connel 352 Pages, $14.95 Immaculata Bookstore This is the 1949 edition of the official Baltimore Catechism. This catechism is suitable for both youth, converts and adults. Explains the Faith in a clear, concise , question and answer format.


HOW TO SERVE LOW MASS & BENEDICTION Angelus Press $3.45 This book is the pocket practice book that will help your young man learn to assist at the Sacred Mysteries with precision and to appreciate them with the gravity due them. Pictures of sacristy, sanctuary the sacred vessels, and the vestments of the priests... Simple guide to prononciation of Latin. Instructions on how to serve a Requiem Mass, Mass in the presence of the Bl. Sacrament exposed, Low Mass with two altar boys. Special section on benediction. According to the 1962 Missal. 


SERVING LOW MASS Catholic Treasures $2.50 Based on the writings of Fr . J. O'Connell, Dr Adrian Fortescue and Rev. Laurence J. O'Connell, Illustrated. This is the perfect gift for the young man learning to serve Holy Mass in the TraditionalRite, or for the older man who needs to refresh his memory. Includes an explanation on the Privilege of Serving, Instructions for Low Mass with One Server or Two, how to prepare the vestments for the priest, and the servers conduct through all the ceremonies. Also included is a Phonetic Pronunciation Key, Prayers after serving Mass, the poem, "To an Altar Boy", and a page for inscribing the Remembrance of Serving My First Mass. 71 pp. PB. 


OFFICIUM DIVINUM Angelus Press 194 Pages, Hardcover $29.95 This is an abbreviated Divine Office for use by the laity. It includes Sunday Lauds, Prime, Sext, Vespers and Compline. For the weekdays it includes Prime, Sext and Compline. There is some amount of Chant notation and the text is presented in English and Latin. 


BREVARIUM ROMANUM This edition contains the complete Office with the 1960 rubrics and the Vulgate Psalter. Two volumes, leatherbound, gilded. Other volumes of the breviary also available. E-mail : cathtrad@oocities.com


LITTLE OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Angelus Press 193-Pages, Sewn softcover, laminated $8.45 1914 Edition of the hours of Our Lady. Latin/English. 


THE YOUNG MAN'S GUIDE Catholic Treasures Black leather cover with gold imprinted spine. 763 pp. Fr. Lasance $19.95 Counsels, Reflections and Prayers for Catholic Young Men. Edited by Rev. F.X. Lasance. Originally printed by Benzinger Brothers, Inc., Printers to the Holy See, this classic received the blessing (as did Young Girls Guide) of Pope Pius XI in 1927 when it was first printed. This is a photographic reproduction of the 1952 edition which has been out of print for over 40 years. This famous prayerbook contains the text of the Ordinary of the Mass in Latin and English, Mass Devotions, Confession Devotions, Daily Prayers, Litanies, Stations of the Cross, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and Mysteries of the Rosary. But the unparalleled beauty of this extraordinary guide for men, young or old, is in the counsel offered to furnish a Catholic man setting out into a hostile world with a correct view of the social and religious conditions of modern life and the great need to preserve faith and innocence. This can only be done by putting on the armor of the virtues which are explained by a master of spiritual direction from the famous Benedictine Abbey of Maria Einsiedeln, Switzerland. This is a spiritual classic which should be in the hands of youth today for the formation of a holy manhood to strengthen the fabric of the Church in the future. A perfect gift for First Holy Communion, Graduation, Birthdays and all occasions. Measures 4 1/4 X 6 1/4 inches. Imprimatur. Black leather cover with gold imprinted spine. 763 pp.
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