Traditional Latin Mass Videos

Videos of the traditional Latin Mass can be a source of consolation and inspiration for those prevented by time and distance from regular attendance at the old Mass. Here we provide information about some of the fine Mass videos that are now available (with links giving purchase information). Like the Mass itself, these videos are best viewed with missal in hand.

 

EWTN Archived of Televised Extraordinary Form Masses

Beginning with the transcendent Mass of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on 9/14/2007 when the implementation of Summorum Pontificum was celebrated with EWTN's first solemn High Mass televised worldwide, including an electric sermon by Fr. Calvin Goodwin FSSP on the ethos of the traditional Latin Mass and the implications of Pope Benedict's motu proprio calling for "a reconciliation at the heart of the Church", in its liturgy. Most of these Masses are not still online, but DVD's can be purchased from the EWTN catalogue.

 

The First Mass of Fr. James Fryar, FSSP

This twin DVD package of Summi et Aeterni Sacerdoti (Fr. Fryar's First Solemn High Mass) provides both the solemn high Mass itself, recorded in sumptuous color with glorious music (orchestra and choir, Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony), and a disk of additional material including the entire Mass as seen through the eyes of a newly ordained priest -- with commentary offering his reflections and thoughts as he celebrated his first Mass. Fr. Fryar's description of the relationship between the celebrant offering the Holy Sacrifice in persona Christi, and the Eternal High Priest Himself, is unique and inspiring. Click here (and wait a few moments if you have a slow-speed connection) to see a photo that captures the special ethos of the "Mass of the Ages" and of this presentation.

 

Tradition: The Solemn High Mass with Gregorian Chant

Perhaps the most polished presentation of the traditional Latin Mass available on videotape -- with a DVD version now available also -- a live solemn high Mass as celebrated by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, captured by an award-winning professional team that used a 4-camera shoot with 12-track sound recording. Interviews and commentary with FSSP priests are integrated into the film. "This is a complete Mass in real time with close-ups and camera angles never before presented on film."

 

Pilgrimage: A Rediscovery of Catholic Tradition

A videotape recorded and crafted by the same professional team that produced the Tradition video.  It provides a memorable re-creation of the October, 1998 anniversary celebration in Rome of the 10th Anniversary of Ecclesia Dei and of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter.  The video features Pope John Paul II and extensive remarks about the place and significant of the traditional Mass by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI. It includes considerable footage of solemn Masses celebrated in Rome as well as Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

 

The Most Beautiful Thing This Side of Heaven

The original aim of this video -- filmed with high standards in a parish church in Dublin (Ireland) -- was to assist priests who wish to learn to celebrate the traditional low Mass. It is also useful in training altar boys to serve at Mass. But there can hardly be a layman whose faith and devotion to tradition will not be deepened by this color film. Integrated commentary explains clearly and precisely the rubrics, history, and ceremony of the Mass, but without intruding on the majesty and mystery of the traditional rite.

 

The Traditional Latin Mass

This two-DVD set was filmed at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, one of the country's few full-fledged TLM parishes. It provides a wonderful opportunity to experience and better understand the ancient ritual of both the low Mass and the solemn high Mass. One disk includes two versions of the low Mass, one without and one with instructive commentary (especially directed at prospective celebrants and altar boys) by the celebrant, Fr. Robert Fromageot, FSSP. The other disk presents the solemn high Mass, complete with Gregorian chant. Together, these two DVDs highlight wonderfully the beauty and symbolism of the ancient Tridentine rite. For information regarding purchase of this set, e-mail Kevin Santiago at St. Francis de Sales (click here).

 

Audio CDs

 

The following four CD recordings of the Schola of the Seminary of Our Lady of Guadalupe are available from the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, and include the propers for the indicated Masses.

 

Adventus

Gregorian Chants for the Four Sundays of Advent

 

In Nativitate Domini

Gregorian Chants for the Four Masses of Christmas

 

In Epiphania Domini

Gregorian Chants for the Four Sundays of Epiphany

 

In Cena Domini

Gregorian Chants for the Vesperal Mass of Maundy Thursday

 

The last of these contains the complete Holy Thursday Mass -- including Ordinary, Epistle and Gospel, Preface, Antiphons for the washing of feet, and Procession to the Altar of repose.

 

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