Hello everyone, I realize I have not blogged nearly enough lately. However, I wanted to let everyone know that I am now engaged to Catherine, about whom I have posted before. We will be married in December of 2009, at Mission Santa Clara. Thankfully, given the usual state of the liturgy at the Mission, it is “bring your own priest.” We have spoken to Fr. Angel Sotelo, who celebrates the TLM in Fresno on alternate Sundays and who was recently mentioned on Fr. Zuhlsdorf’s blog. I am very happy to have everything set up, and I am looking forward to the wedding.
I think this probably says something about meeting online through a Catholic website. Catherine and I have immensely helped each other spiritually, and I doubt I would have met her or anyone like her had I not had access to the internet. So, I believe quite strongly that certain “modern” methods can be used for very traditional and Catholic goals.
Congratulations, Blessings, and Prayers!
daniel,
i read w/ interest your reflection on the traditional latin mass…
this coming week (May 12) my students and i will read Brian Moore’s Catholics (1972/2006, Loyola University Press) in my “ways of understanding religion” course at santa clara. The two categories I will introduce to students are “tradition” and “authority.”
would you be willing/able to come to my class and speak with us about your interest in the latin mass and your worship experience at the Oratory? Our class meets M, W, F at 9:15, and if you were able, Friday would be optimal and the students would be primed for a good discussion
if you know moore’s book, you will understand my interest in your experience….and should you be able to visit the class, i would of course fill you in on background.
thanks,
pbr