Live Blogging - Pontifical Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of theImmaculate Conception

3:07 [Eastern Time]:
The Mass is over... I hope that this was at least somewhat enjoyable for some folks.
I believe the Mass re-airs on EWTN at 12midnight eastern time. 
Sorry I didn't do more commentary, but I kept getting wrapped up in watching the Mass.
It really was beautiful to watch on TV, and I pray that it leads to the conversion of hearts and minds for those that may not fully understand the Mass in the usus antiquior. 

 

2:55 [Eastern Time]:
BLOG CELEBRITY SIGHTING!!!
Can you spot them??

2:51 [Eastern Time]:
"The supreme form of active participation in the Mass... reception of Holy Communion in a State of Grace." 
 

2:45 [Eastern Time]:

 


2:32 [Eastern Time]:

 

2:27 [Eastern Time]:
The Sacred music at this Mass is beautiful... of course.
The Vestments are very beautiful, and fitting to this type of Mass.
There is something about this Mass that is special, I have a feeling that it will be the soil upon which many good things come. Goodness do we need a little of that in our midst right now.
 


2:19 [Eastern Time]:

2:16 [Eastern Time]:
Awesome explanation of the history of the Chalice being used.
 
 2:11 [Eastern Time]:

 



2:07 [Eastern Time]:

 The Burse

2:05 [Eastern Time]:
Sermon Quotes:

"So suffering and death can do nothing more than bring us to the Mercy of the Father."
"Peter, impulsive as always..." - AWESOME!
"Peter would still have to learn... to follow Christ, one must let go of everything that the world considers... valuable."
"To Christ, one must surrender everything, and become obedient."
"The image of Christ's obedience is His Sacred Heart."
"At Mass we offer ourselves in Union with Christ to the Father."
"Suffering then... is at the heart of personal holiness...Do not be dismayed that there are many in the Church that do not know this point."
"If someone asked why you go to Mass, tell them it was about obedience."



1:52 [Eastern Time]:
It is Sermon Time:

 
 

1:43 [Eastern Time]:
"...and upon this rock I will build My Church."


 1:43 [Eastern Time]:

1:30 [Eastern Time]:
If you dont have EWTN you can watch it live here:
http://www.ewtn.com/audiovideo/index.asp


1:15 [Eastern Time]:
I decided to Live Blog the Pontifical Mass at the Basilica since just about every east coast blogger is there... and well I am not.