by tobainc | Nov 23, 2019 | News
Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary rejoices on the occasion of 20 men being ordained to the Minor Orders of Porter, Lector, Exorcist, and Acolyte by His Excellency Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz, Bishop Emeritus of Lincoln on November 23rd. 12 men were ordained to the Minor Orders of Porter and Lector and 8 to the Minor orders of Exorcist and Acolyte. These Minor Orders mark the first steps which the seminarians take towards the priesthood, in which they are given specific duties in service of the Church. More importantly however, they are also called to become the friends of Christ in a more profound way, as the words of the Bishop’s admonition repeatedly emphasize. One passage from the admonition to the men about to be ordained Lectors beautifully sums up this call to a deeper spiritual life:
Quod autem ore legitis, corde credatis, atque opere compleatis
“What you read with your lips, believe in your hearts and fulfill by your works”
Please continue to keep these men in your prayers as they continue their studies in preparation for the Sacred Priesthood.
by tobainc | Nov 2, 2019 | News
Keeping All Souls Day at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary is marked by a special liturgical intensity. The day begins with a Sung Requiem Mass finishing with absolution over the catafalque. Then follows two Low Requiem Masses. All Souls Day is one of the two days throughout the liturgical year, the other being Christmas, on which a priest may have the privilege of celebrating three Masses.
At noon, the Seminarians take a very short walk to the Seminary’s own cemetery on the grounds, where they pray the hour of Sext from the Office of the Dead. Two Fraternity priests are currently buried in the cemetery: Fr. Kenneth Walker and Fr. Nicholas Zolnerowicz. This tradition is not only in keeping with the focus of this day but also serves as a poignant reminder to all of us of the fleetingness of this life and that our destiny lies in eternity.
Réquiem ætérnam dona eis, Dómine: et lux perpétua lúceat eis.
Requiéscant in pace. Amen.
by tobainc | Oct 19, 2019 | News
The Seminary gives thanks to God for the conferral of First Clerical Tonsure upon eight men by His Excellency Robert Finn, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph on October 19th. In this ceremony, the new clerics receive the cassock, symbolizing their separation from the things of this world and their desire to imitate their crucified Lord. As the Bishop cuts the hair of each man, they recite together the fifth verse of Psalm 15, symbolizing their total consecration to God:
Dominus pars hereditatis meae et calicis mei,
Tu es qui restitues hereditatem meam mihi.
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: it is thou that wilt restore my inheritance to me.
These men also made their First Temporary Incorporation into the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter on the evening of October 18th, the 31st Anniversary of the foundation of the FSSP. Please keep these men in your prayers that they may be worthy symbols of Christ in this world, His faithful servants, and as they continue their studies for the Sacred Priesthood.
by tobainc | Oct 12, 2019 | News
This year the seminarians of Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary again traveled to Missouri to face Seminary teams from across the Midwest in the annual Conception Abbey Soccer and Volleyball Tournament.
Although the soccer team was unable to repeat its victory of last year by taking the tournament trophy, it did win two of its three games. The volleyball team, although ending with a losing record, also played well.
The tournament is a great opportunity for our seminarians to meet seminarians from many dioceses. As the FSSP has many apostolates across the country, our seminarians may one day serve in the same dioceses with the same men they meet on the sports field. Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary is very thankful to Conception Abbey for this opportunity and for again hosting this tournament.
by tobainc | Sep 29, 2019 | News
In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Perpetual Adoration at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln, the rector of the Cathedral, Fr. Justin Wylie, graciously invited the priests and seminarians of Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary to begin the keeping of the 40 Hours Devotion on the Feast of St. Micheal. It was opened by singing Solemn 2nd Vespers of the feast, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Many faithful were in attendance. The seminary was very happy to have this opportunity to celebrate Vespers, singing the beautiful chants of the feast in the Cathedral of the Lincoln diocese, which has generously hosted the seminary for over 20 years.
by tobainc | Sep 23, 2019 | News
In accordance with the yearly tradition, the seminary community traveled to the FSSP apostolate of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Denver, Colorado, for a weekend this September. During this trip, the Seminarians are hosted by the generous parishioners of the parish and enjoy activities such as a hike in the mountains, and the annual parish picnic. It is a good opportunity for the seminarians to take a short break from their studies and to spend time with not only their fellow seminarians but also the parishioners of a Fraternity apostolate. The Seminary schola and polyphonic choir also sang at the parish for a Sung Mass on the Feast of St. Matthew. They joined the parish choir to chant for a Solemn High Mass on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost.
The seminarians and priests are very grateful to the the pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Fr. Jackson, FSSP, and to all of the parishioners for their generosity in hosting the seminary again this year.
