The Latin Mass is an ancient and traditional form of the Catholic Mass.

Saint Louis has no lack of Catholic parishes for us and the arch bishop has allowed the Traditional form of the Mass here for us to experience.

We are captivated by the beauty of the ancient prayers and traditions that were taught to us by the early church.

Here is a brief explanation of the Mass from Msgr. Morris "The term Extraordinary Form has been used in this article as well as last week’s insert in the bulletin. The term refers to the celebration of the Holy Mass and the sacraments that existed prior to the reforms implemented at the Second Vatican Council. The phrase itself was given to the Church by Benedict XVI when he was Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. In a document entitled Summorum Pontificum Pope Benedict encouraged the Church to reflect on the old and new ways of celebrating Holy Mass as different forms of one Roman Rite, hence the use of Ordinary (the one most familiar to the faithful) and Extraordinary Form (less familiar to the faithful)."

(https://stlouislatinmass.com/about-us/transition)

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Engagement Photos @Cori&Kiera

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