November 19, 2010

All things consistory..- The Dean of Church History at the Pontifical Gregorian University here in Rome, Professor Norman Tanner SJ affords us a historical backdrop to consistories.
A Venetian 'Tale of Scarlet' - Join Stella Fletcher, by a Church that takes its name from the northern gate of Rome, the 'Porta del Popolo'' where Venetian Cardinal Pietro Foscari had a hard time finding a place to rest.
Consistorium - If you don't happen to frequent Vatican circles or be familiar with church language, the word 'consistory' might not mean a lot to you.That's if you haven't studied Latin, as our popular "Latin Lover", Carmelite Father Reginald Foster never fails to point out.
Feast of Christ the King - Listen to this musical comment by Monsignor Philip Whitmore focusing on this Feast Day. As you'll discover there are plenty of hymns which pick up on the rich Biblical tradition of Christ's kingship.
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