THE REASON FOR THE CATHOLIC MASS ACCORDING TO THE MISSAL OF HIS HOLINESS SAINT PIUS V

THE REASON FOR THE CATHOLIC MASS ACCORDING TO THE MISSAL OF HIS HOLINESS SAINT PIUS V

By: Lic. Oscar Méndez Casanueva

The Catholic Mass was codified by His Holiness Saint Pius V in the year 1570. This means that this Pontiff did not invent a rite, but rather established the structure of the Mass while respecting the uninterrupted Tradition of Christ, the Apostles, the Holy Fathers, the first centuries of Christianity, and the preceding Pontiffs. Since its origins go back to the Apostles themselves, it is also known as the Apostolic Mass, or the Tridentine Mass, because this codification resulted from the ordering of the dogmatic Council of Trent.

All Catholic priests of the Latin Rite who were ordained more than thirty years ago celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with this missal, at least until the end of the 1960s, when the liturgical reform took place. This Mass remained in force for many centuries in the Catholic Church and produced great saints and enormous fruits throughout the history of Christendom.

THIS RITE IS IN FORCE

This rite, contrary to what some poorly informed people might think, remains in force because of its centuries-old antiquity, in accordance with Canon 28 of the New Code (Canon 30 of the previous Code), which states that a new law does not revoke centuries-old or immemorial customs unless they are EXPRESSLY mentioned. Since it was not explicitly abrogated in the Apostolic Constitution Missale Romanum of His Holiness Paul VI, the traditional rite—which was praised by Paul VI himself—continues to be in force. Furthermore, His Holiness Saint Pius V, in his Bull QUO PRIMUM, decrees in perpetuity that it may always be used in the Church and that, therefore, no priest may—at any time—be sanctioned for its use. This Bull can easily be found at the beginning of all the missals that priests have used to celebrate this rite. Confirming its full validity, His Holiness Benedict XVI published his motu proprio Summorum Pontificum on July 7, 2007, in order to dispel any pre-existing doubt. Moreover, Cardinal Castrillón, as President of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, stated that the Pope's desire was for it to be celebrated in all the parishes of the world, and this had already begun at the Roman Basilica of Saint John Lateran under Cardinal Cañizares.

IT CLEARLY AND MAJESTICALLY EXPRESSES CATHOLIC DOCTRINE

The rite, according to the missal promulgated by Saint Pius V, has demonstrated throughout the centuries that it is a bulwark against doctrinal distortions, because it expresses with complete clarity and beauty the Catholic doctrine of the Mass:

· It is the same and identical sacrifice of Calvary, celebrated in an unbloody manner (without the shedding of blood), in order to apply its saving power to the remission of our sins. It is not merely a commemoration of the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ, but a true and proper sacrifice.

· It is the same priest, Jesus Christ, represented by His minister, who, through his priestly ordination, acts in the person of Christ Himself. In a certain sense, he “lends Christ his tongue and offers Him his hand.”

· It is the same victim of Calvary: the Divine Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Through the double consecration, the mystical separation of the Body and Blood of Christ is represented, while He is wholly present—with His divinity, soul, blood, and body—in the consecrated species. It is therefore not merely a spiritual presence.

The ends are the same:

1) To adore and glorify God

2) To give thanks to God

3) Expiation and Propitiation (Christ offered Himself as a propitiatory victim to make satisfaction for our sins. In the Mass, the fruits of His Redemption are applied).

4) Impetration (to ask God for graces, favors, and blessings).

All this doctrine, infallibly defined and safeguarded by the Catholic Church, is expressed in an exceptionally clear and majestic manner in the liturgy codified by His Holiness Saint Pius V, whose rubrics have for centuries served as a bulwark against error and anarchy in the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

THE USE OF LATIN: A SIGN OF UNITY

The use of Latin follows the official language of the Church, the same language used by the Pope in Rome, and represents a sign of unity among Catholics. It is false that its abolition was decreed by Vatican II, which merely recommended the use of the vernacular in certain parts of the liturgy, while its use was especially useful for the readings of the Epistle and the Gospel. Today, when Latin has practically fallen into abusive disuse, the Catholic faithful—contrary to what was intended—do not know what the Mass is. It is enough to ask the faithful for their definition of the Mass and its purposes to witness the tremendous ignorance that exists. When Latin was used throughout the world, no foreigner felt like a stranger at Mass; the faithful learned and understood the ritual through bilingual missals, and there was uniformity among the clergy throughout the world. Furthermore, the serious problems and errors in translations did not arise.

HOW TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION:

- In a state of sanctifying grace, through sacramental confession

- Being a member of the body of the Catholic Church

- Dressed modestly

- Kneeling and on the tongue.

At this Mass, Christ is received—in Holy Communion—while kneeling, because if Sacred Scripture prescribes that at His name every knee should bow, it is clear that when receiving His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, this is the outward devotional posture most consistent with an inward attitude of adoration. It is also the posture indicated by Christ in the parable of the Pharisee who proudly prayed standing and the publican who, humbly both inwardly and outwardly, prayed while kneeling. The latter, Christ teaches, was the one who left the temple justified. Furthermore, the faithful—modestly dressed and cleansed of all mortal sin through sacramental confession—receive the sacred Host respectfully on the tongue because they do not have hands consecrated as the priest does; moreover, by not taking the Host in the hand, the falling of consecrated particles (in which Christ is truly present) onto the ground, or any possible profanation, is thereby avoided.

THIS RITE PREVENTS LITURGICAL ANARCHY

Today, when liturgical anarchy is clearly evident to the Catholic faithful, with each priest and each temple adding or removing prayers according to individual discretion; now that the doctrine of the same sacrifice is denied and secondary matters are emphasized in order to silence or deny the fundamental truths of the doctrine of the Holy Sacrifice; today, when we are told that the Mass is merely a memorial, a remembrance, a simple supper, or merely another assembly presided over by a minister, our Catholic conscience requires us to proclaim the true and eternal doctrine infallibly defined by the Church, as well as the due respect and devotion that must exist in the liturgy. We therefore make use of this centuries-old rite, which has demonstrated its effectiveness throughout history in producing fruits of holiness and thus avoiding the liturgical anarchy that, unfortunately, we suffer today. We base ourselves on the authority of the Catholic Church and of the Roman Pontiff, who has permitted and promulgated this Catholic rite in perpetuity.

MANY PRIESTS CELEBRATE WITH THE MISSAL OF SAINT PIUS V

Finally, it is important to consider that not only has it been used throughout the centuries with great fruits, and that the majority of the saints canonized by the Catholic Church celebrated with it or attended this rite, but even after the liturgical reform it continues to be used in almost every country by many Catholic priests.

Thus, for example, we can cite the famous case of Padre Pio, who during his lifetime manifested in his body the very wounds of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and who, in the 1960s, when the precursors of the liturgical reform were introduced, recognizing the dangers that are evident today, maintained the use of the Missal of Saint Pius V. This priest, recognized throughout his life for his holiness, was beatified in 1999 by His Holiness John Paul II. We could cite other cases, but we will only recall that Cardinals Bacci and Ottaviani continued to use it after the liturgical reform until the end of their lives. Cardinal Ottaviani—to whom His Holiness Paul VI referred as “my teacher,” and whom His Holiness John Paul II praised greatly upon his death, pointing to him as an example of “exemplary fidelity” (*)—was highly renowned for his theological knowledge and precisely for his fidelity to the Church. He was, moreover, none other than the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of the Faith, one of the most important bodies within the Vatican (the same position that would later be held by Cardinal Ratzinger). These eminent cardinals clearly foresaw all the theological and liturgical risks that were approaching—and which are clearly manifested today—and they recorded them in their now-famous document, “A Brief Critical Analysis of the Novus Ordo.”

CONCLUSION:

This fully Catholic rite is recognized for its antiquity within the Church, since it respects the uninterrupted Tradition of Christ, the Apostles, the Holy Fathers, the first centuries of Christianity, and the Roman Pontiffs. Its missal was promulgated by a Pope as the result of a Council and remains fully in force in the Catholic Church. Its fruits of holiness are more than recognized: the majority of canonized saints celebrated with it—if they were priests—or were sanctified through their attendance at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass—if they were laypeople. It clearly and unequivocally manifests the true Catholic doctrine concerning the Holy Mass and has demonstrated its effectiveness against liturgical anarchy, errors, and abuses. It requires from the faithful the due respect and devotion owed to the same and identical sacrifice of Calvary, which is celebrated on the altar so that the fruits of Christ’s Redemption may be applied to us, He being truly and really present with His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the consecrated species.

(*) NOTE. See the quotation by clicking on this link:

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/homilies/1979/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_19790806_esequie-card-ottaviani_sp.html

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THE TRADITIONAL HOLY MASS, THE MASS THAT SANCTIFIED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE FOR MANY CENTURIES

For centuries before 1970, this was how Mass was celebrated throughout the world, the same Mass that nourished the souls of saints and sinners for centuries. The priest stood before the altar with the people, offering a sacrifice to God, present in the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the tabernacle. With the exception of the homily, the Mass was sung, chanted, or spoken entirely in Latin.

⚜️This is the Mass where St. Joseph of Cupertino was seen levitating.

⚜️This is the Mass that St. Gregory the Great inherited, developed, and solidified.

⚜️This is the Mass that Saint Thomas Aquinas celebrated, lovingly wrote about, and to which he contributed (composing the Proper Mass and the Office for the Feast of Corpus Christi).

⚜️This is the Mass that Saint Louis IX, King of France, attended three times a day.

⚜️This is the Mass that Saint Philip Neri had to withdraw from before celebrating, because it easily led him into an ecstasy that lasted for hours.

⚜️This is the Mass that was first celebrated on the shores of America by Spanish and French missionaries, such as the North American Martyrs.

⚜️This is the Mass that priests secretly said in England and Ireland during the dark days of persecution, and this is the Mass that Blessed Miguel Pro Juárez risked his life to celebrate before being captured and martyred by the Mexican government.

⚜️This is the Mass that Blessed John Henry Newman said he would celebrate every waking moment of his life if he could.

⚜️This is the Mass that Father Frederick Faber called "the most beautiful thing this side of heaven."

⚜️This is the Mass that great artists such as Evelyn Waugh, David Jones, and Graham Greene loved so much, and whose loss they mourned with sorrow and alarm.

⚜️This is the Mass so revered that even non-Catholics like Agatha Christie and Iris Murdoch came to its defense in the 1970s.

THE MASS ABOVE ALL ELSE

By incorporating it into the Holy Mass, our prayer not only enters the mighty river of liturgical prayers—which would already give it a special dignity and efficacy ex opere operantis Ecclesiae (through the action of the Church at work)—but it also merges with the infinite prayer of Christ. The Father always hears Him: “I know that you always hear me” (Jn 11:42), and in consideration of Him, He will grant us all that we need (and that truly serves our souls).

Consequently: No novena or triduum can compare to the impetrative efficacy of a single Mass. How much confusion there is among the faithful regarding the objective value of things! What we do not obtain through the Holy Mass, we will never obtain through any other means. The use of those other methods blessed and approved by the Church is certainly good; it is undeniable that God grants many graces through them;  But let's put everything in its proper place. The Mass above all else.

Fr. Antonio Royo Marín, O.P.

LATIN MASS

 Latin Mass solution sent to the Cardinals. Will Pope Leo defend the TLM? 👀

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/traditional-priest-proposes-special-latin-mass-jurisdiction-in-letter-to-cardinals/?utm_source=FB

Bishop Schneider met with the Pope, presumably to request that he liberate the Traditional Latin Mass and not appoint bishops who are veritable heretical wolves.

This article from last July sheds light on the topics discussed by the bishop with Leo XIV in their recent meeting:

Mons.  𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐧 𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐨́𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞 “𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐚  𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥

By Emily Mangiaracina, LifeSiteNews 07/16/2025

Bishop Schneider urged Pope Leo XIV to ‘protect’ the lay faithful who are being ‘persecuted’ by the suppression of the Traditional Latin Massendt of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima brought up the TLM crackdown prompted by Pope Francis’ document 

Traditionis.“It is an injustice. We must publicly say this,” said Bishop Schneider, the auxiliary of the Diocese of Astana in Kazakhstan. He pointed out that the TLM suppression is particularly unjust during a time when, as under Francis, the top levels of the Church declare the importance of listening to all the lay faithful and accepting their “proposals and desires,” as he noted.

“But only one category is punished, and marginalized. These are the faithful priests who only wish to pray and to celebrate Mass, to assist Mass, and it was done during… almost a millennium, and by the saints,” he said. 

When asked what the Holy Father should do in response, Bishop Schneider urged him to “protect” his “daughters and sons” who are being “persecuted” by the bishops throttling access to the TLM, such as in the Archdiocese of Detroit, where as of July 1, TLMs were banned in all of its 28 parish locations and delegated to a mere four locations.

“This is unbearable. It is a great injustice towards good faithful who only desire to pray as did their forefathers,” lamented Bishop Schneider. “Nothing more. Who love the pope, who love their bishop.”

The prelate declared that it is “urgent” for the pope to protect the faithful who are being treated as “second class” Catholics and called upon the faithful to pray for Pope Leo “that he may recognize this injustice” and “have the courage” to free the Latin Mass through an act of his magisterium.

Bishop Schneider pointed out that Pope Pius V had “solemnly canonized” the Traditional Latin Mass in his bull Quo Primum, which declared in an “extraordinary” way that “no one can be forbidden, even in future,” to offer the Tridentine Mass. 

Quo Primum ordains that, “in perpetuity,” the Missal of the Tridentine Mass “is hereafter to be followed absolutely, without any scruple of conscience or fear of incurring any penalty, judgment, or censure, and may freely and lawfully be used” and that “this present document cannot be revoked or modified, but remains always valid and retains its full force.”

Quo Primum ordains “in perpetuity,”

The Astana bishop expressed hope that Pope Leo XIV stop the “persecution” of the TLM, something Catholics have implored him to do in a letter campaign. Leo XIV has not yet responded or given any indication he will recognize the authority of Quo Primum by declaring Traditionis Custodes invalid. Instead, by granting a TLM in Texas a two-year extension, he appears to be recognizing the dictates of Traditionis Custodes.

Wendt continued on to ask if Bishop Schneider thought it was fair to “evaluate” Leo XIV by his clerical appointments, something he began to participate in as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.

The bishop said that by appointing bishops “who are promoting confusion and ambiguities or even errors which were known before the appointment,” that is, “dubious candidates, ambiguous candidates or openly heterodox candidates,” the pope is “opening the door” to let “wolves” enter into the flock.

Orthodox Catholics and clergy such as Bishop Joseph Strickland have already raised concerns about the doctrinal fidelity of clerical appointments of Leo XIV, including for example his appointment of Bishop Shane Mackinlay, who has publicly expressed support for the possibility of “ordaining” women to the diaconate, as archbishop of Brisbane.

Bishop Schneider believes God will hold every pope to account “about his appointments.”

THIS IS THE MASS THAT SANCTIFIED THE CHURCH FOR CENTURIES

For centuries before 1970, this was the way Mass was celebrated throughout the world, the same Mass that nourished the souls of saints and sinners for centuries. The priest stood before the altar with the people, offering a sacrifice to God, present in the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the tabernacle. With the exception of the sermon to the people, the Mass was sung, chanted, or spoken entirely in Latin.

⚜️This is the Mass where St. Joseph of Cupertino was seen levitating.

⚜️This is the Mass that St. Gregory the Great inherited, developed, and solidified.

⚜️This is the Mass that St. Thomas Aquinas celebrated, wrote with love, and contributed to (he composed his own Mass and the Office for the Feast of Corpus Christi).

⚜️This is the Mass that Saint Louis IX, the King of France, attended three times a day.

⚜️This is the Mass that Saint Philip Neri had to distract himself from before celebrating it, because it so easily sent him into an ecstasy that lasted for hours.

⚜️This is the Mass that was first celebrated on the shores of the Americas by Spanish and French missionaries, as the North American Martyrs.

⚜️This is the Mass that priests said in secret in England and Ireland during the dark days of persecution, and this is the Mass that Blessed Miguel Pro Juárez risked his life to celebrate before being captured and martyred by the Mexican government.

⚜️This is the Mass that Blessed John Henry Newman said he would celebrate every waking moment of his life if he could.

⚜️This is the Mass that Father Frederick Faber called "the most beautiful thing this side of heaven."

⚜️This is the Mass so beloved by great artists such as Evelyn Waugh, David Jones, and Graham Greene that they mourned its loss with grief and alarm.

⚜️This is the Mass so revered that even non-Catholics such as Agatha Christie and Iris Murdoch came to its defense in the 1970s.

This is the Mass persecuted and fought against by modernism because it perfectly and unambiguously expresses holy Catholic doctrine and must be restored throughout the Church 

PROPOSES REFORMING LITURGICAL REFORM IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRUE CATHOLIC TRADITION

The Liturgical Revolution of Paul VI “Implanted Protestantism in the Heart of the Church”

By Edwin Botero Correa

September 8, 2025. Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, former Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has initiated a profound debate on the need to reform fundamental aspects of the Mass according to the rite of Paul VI, known as the Novus Ordo, pointing out historical parallels with Martin Luther’s liturgical proposals that have generated considerable discussion in theological circles.

The current structure of the Novus Ordo, implemented after the Second Vatican Council, grants the celebrant a certain flexibility in several moments of the celebration—a characteristic that, according to various liturgical experts, can give rise to interpretations and practices not always in accord with Catholic tradition. This liturgical freedom, although intended to facilitate the participation of the faithful, has been a matter of concern for theologians respectful of and faithful to Sacred Tradition, not without weighty reasons on their part.

Among the proposed modifications, a return to the celebration ad orientem stands out, in which both the priest and the congregation face the liturgical east during the most sacred parts of the Mass, especially from the offertory onward. This common orientation in prayer represents, according to experts, a physical expression of the unity of the Church in her worship of God.

A crucial point of the suggested reform is the restoration of the Roman Canon as the only Eucharistic Prayer permitted in the Roman Rite. The term “canon,” meaning “rule” or “norm,” underscores the importance of maintaining an established and venerable form of Eucharistic prayer, avoiding the multiplicity of options that characterizes the current rite.

The manner of receiving Holy Communion is also under consideration. It is proposed to return to the age-old practice of receiving it kneeling and on the tongue, a gesture that emphasizes the reverence and adoration owed to the Blessed Sacrament. This form of reception expresses more clearly the faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

The offertory prayers have been identified as a particularly problematic area. The current prayers, inspired by blessings from the Jewish Sabbath ritual and containing elements from the Talmud, do not adequately express the sacrificial character of the Mass, reducing its meaning to that of a simple commemorative meal. This historical modification reflects, according to critics, a direct influence of Martin Luther’s thought, who firmly opposed the Catholic conception of the Mass as a sacrifice.

The preservation of Latin, at least in the Roman Canon, is presented as another essential element for maintaining continuity with the Church’s liturgical tradition. The use of the Latin language, beyond its historical and universal value, serves as a tangible link with the Church’s two-thousand-year-old heritage.

These proposed reforms are framed within a broader context of reflection on the postconciliar liturgy and its relationship with Catholic tradition. Such modifications would strengthen Catholic identity and correct the deviations introduced during the liturgical reform of Paul VI.

The discussion on these proposed changes continues to generate debate among liturgists, theologians, and the faithful, reflecting a tension between tradition and renewal in the liturgical life of the Catholic Church. The dialogue on these fundamental issues remains a vital part of theological and ecclesial reflection on the best way to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

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The adorable Blood of Christ in the Holy Mas

 What an immense grace it is for us to possess the adorable Blood of Christ in the Holy Mass. The Catholic Church owns no greater, nor more costly treasure, for a single drop of this Blood, which is united to the person of the Divinity, outweighs in value all the riches of Heaven and of earth. This Precious Blood is not only present with us in the Mass, but we have it for our very own and as our own we may offer it to Almighty God for the forgiveness of our sins.

St. Claude de la Colombiere said "MORE honor is Paid to God BY A SINGLE MASS than by all other Actions of Angels & Men."

The value of offering a single Mass is incalculable! We give God infinite praise, love, thanksgiving, and reparation.

Take away from us our iniquities

 Take away from us our iniquities, we beseech Thee, O Lord; that being made pure in heart we may be worthy to enter into the Holy of Holies. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE GREATEST MIRACLE

“Let the entire man be seized with fear; let the whole world tremble; let heaven exult when Christ, the Son of the Living God, is on the altar in the hands of the priest.”

Saint Francis of Assisi

ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HOLY MASS FOR THE LIVING AND THE DEAD

Upon ordination, the priest receives the power to offer the holy sacrifice of the Mass for the living and the dead.

The divine sacrifice of the Mass contains and immolates the same Jesus Christ who offered Himself on the Cross, but without the shedding of blood.

Through Him we obtain mercy and find grace, succor, and blessing.

Let us draw near to God with a contrite and penitent heart, with a right faith, and in a spirit of fear and respect.

The Mass is offered for the sins, the sorrows, the satisfactions, and other necessities of the faithful.

The Mass is offered for the living and for those who have died in Jesus Christ, and who are not yet entirely purified.

There is nothing more beautiful, greater, and holier than offering Holy Mass for the living and for the dead.

It is the perfect act of divine worship, the only one capable of reconciling men with God.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass relieves the souls in purgatory.

The Holy Mass spreads on sinners the fruits of Christ's Passion and all the benefits of heaven.

(Fuente: Exposición de la doctrina sobre el sacrificio de la , Concilio de Trento, 17 de septiembre de 1562 – Fsspx.News)

Introibo ad Altare Dei!

 

The Most Blessed Sacrament