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The old Roman Martyrology lists two Saint Valentine’s for today, 14 February:

“At Rome, on the Flaminian Way, in the time of Emperor Claudius, the birthday of St. Valentine, priest and martyr, who after having cured and instructed many persons, was beaten with clubs and beheaded.”

Romæ, via Flamínia, natális sancti Valentíni, Presbyteri et Mártyris, qui, post multa sanitátum et doctrínæ insígnia, fústibus cæsus et decollátus est, sub Cláudio Caesare.                

“At Teramo, St. Valentine, bishop and martyr, who was scourged, committed to prison, and, because he remained unshaken in his faith, was taken out of his dungeon in the dead of night and beheaded by order of Placidus, prefect of the city.”

Iterámnæ sancti Valentíni, Epíscopi et Mártyris, qui, post diútinam cædem mancipátus custódiæ, et, cum superári non posset, tandem, médiæ noctis siléntio ejéctus de cárcere, decollátus est, jussu Præfécti urbis Plácidi.

Neither saint seems to have anything to do with romantic love, hearts, flowers, or chocolates!

Saint Valentine of Rome and Saint Valentine of Teramo, pray for us!

Laudetur Iesus Christus!

In the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, this Sunday is the first day of the Season of Septuagesima. This brief liturgical season consists of just three Sundays: Septuagesima, Sexagesima, and Quinquagesima.

The Season of Septuagesima serves as a preparatory time before Lent, which is now just over three weeks away. In the Extraordinary Form, violet vestments are worn and the Alleluia is no longer said or sung until the Easter Vigil. This Season of Septuagesima might look like Lent, but it isn’t, as the Lenten penitential observances of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that all Catholics are called to practice do not begin until Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.

Whether or not one goes to Mass in the Extraordinary Form, this remains a good time of year to begin thinking about the coming Lenten season. As we gather our blessed palms from around the house and bring them to our parish for burning for Ash Wednesday, now is the time to begin giving Lent some thought. May you all have a blessed and fruitful Septuagesima Season!

Ora pro nobis!

Geoffrey W. M. P. Lopes da Silva

Publisher and Executive Editor

Laudetur Iesus Christus! 

I hope you all have had a blessed Christmas season, and are having a good New Year thus far!

After a long absence, the Weblog for Domina Nostra Publishing is back. We hope to keep the blog a bit more active, with news and information about Domina Nostra Publishing, the Catholic book publishing industry, and other items of interest to our customers, readers, and benefactors.

Domina Nostra Publishing has encountered a number of difficulties due to the current economic crisis, and many of our numerous projects that are in the works have been put on hold indefinitely. Please pray for us, that we may continue to successfully publish Catholic books in Latin and English.

Ora pro nobis!

Geoffrey W. M. P. Lopes da Silva

Publisher and Executive Editor  

Laudetur Iesus Christus! 

My apologies for not posting anything in a while; time is certainly flying by! 

Considering that we have now begun the Third Week in Lent (Hebdomada Tertia in Quadragesima), I thought it would be a good time to highlight The Way of the Cross in Latin and English. A full product description for this title can be viewed here. 

The Way of the Cross in Latin and English was published in 2005. The beautiful crucifix that can be seen on the cover and on page 54 is located above the main altar of San Carlos Cathedral in Monterey, California. 

I would like to invite all visitors to share their thoughts on the Way (or Stations) of the Cross in general. Consider the following:           

·         How important is this devotion in your spiritual life?

·         Do you make use of it during Lent?

·         Does your parish make use of this devotion during Lent, and if so, is any ever Latin used?

·         Do you make use of it outside of Lent?

·         If you do not make use of this devotion at all, why not?   

These questions are just meant to spur a discussion. I think we can all learn from each other!   

Ora pro nobis!

Geoffrey W. M. P. Lopes da Silva
Publisher & Executive Editor  

Laudetur Iesus Christus!

Welcome to the first post of the official weblog of Domina Nostra Publishing, a four-year-old publishing house specializing in Latin and English books for Catholics.

The purpose of this weblog is to post news and information regarding our activities and publications, as well as to provide a place for others to share their thoughts about our titles. We also hope to use this weblog to solicite ideas and suggestions regarding future projects.

Please visit us often, and feel free to share your thoughts!

Ora pro nobis!

Geoffrey W. M. P. Lopes da Silva
Publisher & Executive Editor