Lent and athletics
The race and the struggle of Lent “Do you not know that, though all the runners in the stadium take part in…
liturgical seasons
The Magi according to the Golden Legend
As the Octave of the feast of Epiphany is still unfolding, it is not at all too late to take a look…
The Holy Night and miracles in the city of Rome
To Rome for Christmas! – I thought some weeks ago, yet for various reasons, including sickness, I am simply at home for…
What the Legenda Aurea tells us about the ascension of Christ to heaven
Forty days after the day of Christ‘s resurrection, the Church celebrates His glorious ascension into heaven. As this feast day draws near,…
The origin and meaning of the Minor Rogations before Ascension Thursday as explained in the Legenda Aurea
The Minor Rogations The three days before the Thursday of the Ascension of Christ are traditionally known as Rogation days. The Latin…
Septuagesima, Sexagesima, Quinquagesima, and Quadragesima according to the “Golden Legend“
Lent is near The liturgical season of Lent is drawing closer these days, or rather we are walking steadily towards it. The…
“That most Holy Name which was so desired by the patriarchs of old“
Saint Augustine of Hippo speaking out against the pagan New Year‘s celebrations according to the Golden Legend At the very end of…
The liturgical year begins with Advent
Ad te levavi animam meam Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent, and thereby the first day of the new liturgical…
Ember Days, the Michaelmas Embertide, and the harvest moon
We may watch out for the weather on the 22nd September 2021. According to an old farmers’ rule of thumbs, the weather…
Preparing ourselves for the season of Lent
In the Old Liturgy, the traditional Roman Rite, we are always slowly and gradually prepared for everything, prepared even for the preparation…