The Value of the Mass

The Value of the Mass
Up to our own times, it has been the constant concern of supreme pontiffs to ensure that the Church of Christ offers a worthy ritual to the Divine Majesty, 'to the praise and glory of His name,' and 'to the benefit of all His Holy Church - Pope Benedict XVI, Summorum Pontificum

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

An Ode to the Crucifer


O blessed crucifer, it is you who leads us into battle. Carrying the sign of our victory, you lead us into the smoke of war. Like a beacon of light, you lead us, giving us our rally cry. O crucifer, it is you who first step into the battle field, it is you who show us the way to victory. At your sign, the enemy trembles, for you show him that our King is coming, the King of glory. After the smoke of the great battle has ended, our victory won, and the enemy sent to his fiery prison, it is you who waves the banner of victory. Let all people know that our king is victorious o noble crucifer, for you lead the one who is victor over all.