Issue: November 1983

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Editor's Page

November is always a "special" time at The Angelus Press...

Pope Paul's New Mass and the New Code of Canon Law

Michael Davies takes a preliminary look at the place of the Eucharist in the new Code of Canon Law.

Letter to the Apostolic Delegate No. 14

Case No. 14 in the Angelus Press dossier on schism and anarchy in the Catholic Church in the U.S.: American-style compassion.

On the Commemoration of All Souls

We present Bishop Challoner's meditation on purgatory, a selection from his most popular book, Meditations for Every Day in the Year, first published in 1754.

The Poor Souls

Dr. Malcolm studies obituaries and scrutinizes contemporary Catholic commemorations of the faithful departed. 

Saint Cecilia

History indicates that the first saint whose body experienced the phenomenon of incorruption is Saint Cecilia, patroness of musicians, and our featured saint of the month. A sermon by Msgr. Knox preached in the Church of St. Anselm and St. Cecilia, in London, England.

The Rejection of God in Politics Part II

German thinker F. W. Bracht continues his analysis of modern political movements in light of the "summum bonum" they uphold.

News from Econe

The seminarians get back to their studies under the guidance of a new seminary rector.

The Moment of Consecration

A free-verse contemplation by Alison Diehl.

Ask Me...

Father Carl answers questions about the evils of democracy, the SSPX's following the old calendar, and the Catholic-Lutheran accord on justification.