But many of you may not know Bishop Elliott. I don’t. I only know that he’s a proponent of True Liturgical Reform – the reform envisioned by Vatican II.
St. Mary’s parishioner Stan Metheny is a big fan of Bishop Elliot’s and sent me several links to articles by and about him. I will copy below just a tad from one – an article in which Bishop Elliott offers suggestions on how to pray the Rosary.
One suggestion is to use the Rosary as prayers of petition. The bishop suggests …
As a prayer of petition, the Mysteries could be offered according to this plan-
1.The Annunciation — for humility, obedience, trust2. The Visitation — for love of my neighbour, generosity and hospitality.3. The Nativity — for a spirit of poverty, detachment.4. The Presentation — for obedience to the Church.5. The Finding in the Temple – for true wisdom.1. The Agony in the Garden – for a spirit of prayer, strength in suffering.2. The Scourging — for purity.3. The Crowning with Thorns — for meekness, acceptance of suffering4. The Carrying of the Cross — for patience, ability to bear burdens5. The Crucifixion — for true contrition for my sins.1. The Resurrection — for perseverance in faith2. The Ascension — for a desire for heaven.3. Pentecost — for the gifts of the Holy Spirit, growth in holiness or prayer.4. The Assumption — for a love of the saints, charity for holy souls.5. The Coronation of Our Lady – for a good death.
… from which we can see that this is a prayerful and devoted man.
I encourage my Mid-Western readers to come and celebrate with us (though I may be out of town doing shows, myself). And if you can’t take in St. Mary of Victories on Sunday, September 30, come any time!
What a wonderful surprise! Then Msgr. Peter Elliot was my Theology professor when I studied in Rome with the Thomas More College of LA some 23 years ago. He was a breath of fresh air for this “orthodox” 19 year-old from the USA.
One of his remarks changed the course of my life, as he urged us as followers of Tradition to not become complainers or separatists, but to take our education and orthodoxy into the Church. He wanted us to become involved in our parishes, teaching catechism, leading ministry, etc. He took me off the bench with just a few strong words. I’ll always be grateful for his succinct delivery of the Truth. Enjoy! to all who will be able to share in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with him.