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The Fast of the Fourth Month

May 24, 2026

by Rev. Cav. William Rock, FSSP, SMOCSG As readers of the Missive may recall, previous articles discussed the Autumn and…

The Eschatological Lord’s Day – Worship, Rest, and Communion

April 13, 2026

by Rev. Cav. William Rock, FSSP, SMOCSG The current Code of Canon Law, promulgated in 1983 and subsequently revised, in…

Paschal Blessings of the Ritual

March 16, 2026

by Rev. Cav. William Rock, FSSP, SMOCSG In times past, the Lenten practice of the Western Church included not just…

Maria SS. della Lavina 2025

September 19, 2025

by Rev. Cav. William Rock, FSSP, SMOCSG As long-time readers of the Missive may know, for the past several years I…

Votive and Devotional Habits

August 4, 2025

by Rev. Cav. William Rock, FSSP, SMOCSG In Southern Italy and in the Italian diaspora, there is a tradition of…

Advent – Preparation not Anticipation

November 21, 2022

by Fr. William Rock, FSSP As early as the day after Halloween, Christmas music begins to be heard.  Perhaps even…

Keep the Faith Talk for July 4, 2016

July 4, 2016

THIS WEEK’S TALK The Protestant Rebellion and Catholic Reform Part 4 of 16 – The Catholic Awakening Dr. John Rao,…

Keep the Faith Talk for May 30, 2016

May 30, 2016

THIS WEEK’S TALK The Protestant Rebellion and Catholic Reform Part 1 of 16 – The Desperate Plight of a Vibrant…

Keep the Faith Talk for May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

THIS WEEK’S TALK The Protestant Rebellion and Catholic Reform The Revolution in England: Part 5 of 5 – The Eulogy…