Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Our Lady and the Mass

svfonline2021-07-01T13:47:58-04:00

After Our Savior, no one ever suffered more or sacrificed more for the salvation of mankind than the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thus, no one desires more ardently than she to see the fruits of our Lord's Passion and Death applied to souls. This is indeed one of the central aspects of the Mass, whereby the glorious fruits of His Sacrifice are applied to individual souls. Meditate upon the profound connection between Mary and the Mass! It is even a pious belief that St. Peter offered the first (post-Ascension) Mass at Our Lady's request. The Mass gave us Mary and Mary gave [...]

Passiontide and the Mass

2019-04-08T07:27:33-04:00

Passiontide is upon us and and we enter the two holiest weeks of the year. At this time, Christ calls His Church, each and every member, to be focussed on His Passion. His Passion is the font of all grace and mercy, of all life and salvation; the means whereby He conquered death and opened the gates of Heaven. The statues are now veiled, calling us to mourn and meditate constantly on His Passion. The saints teach there is no exercise more profitable for the salvation of the soul and to advance in virtue and grace. We have many ways by [...]