SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM states in paragraph 10, “the liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed.”  In order for the full effects of the liturgy to take hold in our hearts we must be properly disposed.  We become open to the graces being poured out by uniting our minds to our voices so we can cooperate with divine grace.  Helping our minds understand what we are saying and doing in the liturgy is important.

Msgr. Michael Magee, Chair of the Systematic Theology Department of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Pennsylvania, easily explains the Roman Missal.  Orthodox and clear teachings will help any parish, youth group, or family make sense of the new translations occurring this advent.

Published by Now You Know Media, the series cost $50, but is well worth the price tag.  The following Youtube sample alone will give you a wealth of information.

Ways To Use New Translation Series

• Have Four Youth Group Meetings Dedicated to Learning About the New Translation
• Host Viewings after Daily Mass
• Develop a Traveling Family Kit and Invite Families to View the Videos Together
• Use It in Any Catholic High School or 8th Grade
• Catholic College Centers
• Parish Liturgy Meetings

In case you missed it, the official United States Catholic Conference of Bishops Home Page on the New Translation.

Other Catholic Tools to Understand the Liturgy

• General Instruction on the Roman Missal
• Well Spring of Worship by Jean Corbon
• The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
• God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

Check out Gloria TV.  This youtube like site has an ever growing library of user added content that ranges from mass, history on Catholics, exorcism, funny shows, homilies, fox news, and more.

A few of it’s mangers went to Gaming, Austria to study Theology.  They didn’t go to Franciscan University, even though that is their campus, but went to another Catholic program run out of the same building.

The Starting Line of Host: Peter Herbeck, Brian Patrick, Curtis Martin, and Danny Abramowicz.  They have taken the courage of Focus Ministries and teamed it up with Renewal Ministries.  The show is more action packed then your normal EWTN showcase.

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Use this in homeschooling groups, email to friends, watch with the family, at school, or CCD/Prep programs.  This would even be great for a vocation evening for men.
Watch Episodes online

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If you know someone who is struggling with the loss of a child share this short, inspirational video.

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It would be good to save Real Catholic TV to your bookmarks because they will be a mover and shaker in 2010.

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http://www.youtube.com/user/RealCatholicTV

After your opening ice breakers, follow with a short movie.  If you don’t have the internet in your room, download the video to your laptop first.  These are also great to send along in your emails to members.  An easy way to evangelize.

10 Catholic Videos To Open Youth Group and Young Adult Ministry

Bob Rice and the Adulterous Women

Who I thought Jesus Was

Tony Melendez plays “Let It Be”

Fr. Stan Fortuna – EVERYBODY GOT TO SUFFER

Franciscan Unversity Napoleaon Dynamite Dance

Margaret Sanger, Planned Parents Founder

Padre Pio Celebrates Mass

The Miracle of Fatima Movie

John Paul II Pictures

Marian Apparitions in Garabandal, Spain

Let me know how you use them!

God Bless,
Jason Buck

(play this video for the 2nd Decade, and replay it 3 more times for Decades 3-5)

Apostles Creed, Our Father, 3 Hail Mary’s, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer
FIRST DECADE:
Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, Glory Be, and Fatima Prayer

As you pray the first mystery reflect on the appropriate mystery according to the day (M, T, W, Th, F, S) and ask for the indicated grace, which is identified after each Mystery:

The Five Luminous Mysteries

Sisters Praying

Thursday 1. The Baptism in the Jordan
2. The Wedding at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist

The Five Joyful Mysteries
Monday & Saturday 1. The Annunciation: Humility
2. The Visitation: Charity
3. The Birth of Our Lord: Poverty, or detachment from the world
4. The Presentation of Our Lord: Purity of heart, obedience
5. The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple: Piety

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries
Tuesday & Friday 1. The Agony in the Garden: Contrition for our sins
2. The Scourging at the Pillar: Mortification of our senses
3. The Crowning with Thorns: Interior mortification
4. The Carrying of the Cross: Patience under crosses
5. The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord: That we may die to ourselves

The Five Glorious Mysteries
Sunday & Wednesday 1. The Resurrection: Conversion of heart
2. The Ascension: A desire for heaven
3. The Coming of the Holy Ghost: The Gifts of the Holy Ghost
4. The Assumption of our Blessed Mother into Heaven: Devotion to Mary
5. The Coronation of our Blessed Mother: Eternal happiness

Mysteries provided by Catholic Online: http://catholic.org or specifically at:http://www.catholic.org/prayers/mystery.php (less info)

Cardinal Arinza at Catholic Family Land gives a brief explanation. He cites the importance of every priest celebrating mass in a serious, holy manner. Cardinal Arinza, one of the most prominent Catholic Cardinals, says much in a few words. You almost have to read between the lines.

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One night at youth group you could show all the Catholic college videos to the youth.