Celebrating the Feast of San Felice di Nola at Apulia

"Inferno Pizza" with hot peppers, spicy soppressata and 'Nduja
Photos by Andrew Giordano

Hoboken, New Jersey, January 14 — Members and friends of the Fratelli della Santa Fede (Brothers of the Holy Faith) celebrated the Feast of San Felice di Nola (St. Felix of Nola) Tuesday evening with a long overdue visit to Apulia Restaurant (1319 Washington St.), one of the Mile Square City’s great southern Italian eateries. Living up to expectations, we enjoyed an abbondanza of traditional Pugliese specialties, like burrata e arugala, insalata di polpo con patate, and panzerotti al forno. Wood-fired pizza, wine and caffè rounded out the festive meal and certainly did honor to the great saint. Evviva San Felice!

Bruschetta with tomato and basil 

Burrata with arugula and speck

Steamed octopus with golden potatoes

Polpetti 

Panzerotto al forno

Marinara pizza with anchovies

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Feast of the Infant Jesus of Prague

January 14 is the Feast of the Infant Jesus of Prague (Gesù Bambino di Praga), a celebration of the mystery of the Incarnation of Our Lord. Representing Christ’s kingship over the world, the Little King is portrayed with an ornate crown, flowing royal raiment and a globe topped with a cross in His left hand. Symbolizing the salvation He brings us, the children of God, the Christ Child’s right hand is raised in blessing, with three fingers held heavenward to denote the unity of the Trinity and the other two fingers bent to reflect Christ’s divine and human nature. In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to the Infant Jesus of Prague. Pictured, is a private shrine dedicated to Our Lord’s most holy infancy. Infant Jesus of Prague, have mercy on us.

Prayer to Infant Jesus of Prague

O Infant Jesus, I form the belief that I shall be granted forgiveness of sins and place it into the hands of Your most Holy Mother Mary; I commend myself to all and every Holy Mass that is celebrated this day and all over the globe, and I offer all this on behalf of the poor Souls in Purgatory. Amen

Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family

Stained glass window depicting St. Joseph
the carpenter teaching Jesus his trade
with Our Lady, St. Ann, and St. Joachim

Dómine Jesu Christe, qui Mariæ et Joseph súbditus, domésticam vitam ineffabílibus virtútibus consecrásti: fac nos, utriúsque auxílio, Famíliæ sanctæ tuæ exémplis ínstrui; et consórtium cónsequi sempitérnum: Qui vivas.1

As much as I try to ignore the real-life Idiocracy 2 coming to fruition around us, having to commute regularly into Manhattan and not living in a bunker unfortunately keeps me abreast with some of the city’s more inane cultural fads and fashion trends (e.g. the Santa Crawl). On my way to church Sunday morning, a handful of trouserless straphangers quickly alerted me that No Pants Subway Ride is still a thing in NYC. Thankfully, except for a couple of pale pimply bums, I didn’t see anything too gross.

Reaching my destination with only slightly more agita than usual, I joined my Fratelli della Santa Fede (Brothers of the Holy Faith) brethren at the Shrine Church of the Holy Innocents (128 West 37th St.) for the Feast of the Holy Family. Just missing the early Tridentine Low Mass, we late comers decided to take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather and congregate outside, so as not to disturb the more punctual churchgoers and get ourselves in the right state of mind, before going in for the 10:30 am Latin High Mass.

Our Pastor Fr. James Miara, who was dutifully assisted by MC Eddie Toribio, several servers, and the Schola Cantorum of Holy Innocents, sang the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. During his sermon, Fr. Miara spoke at length about the Virtue of Obedience and the importance of freely submitting ourselves to God’s Will. Father also shared a heartwarming story about a man from Staten Island whose cancer miraculously went into remission after attending the procession of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady Fatima back in November.

After Mass, we visited the various statues of the saints, lit some candles, and said our prayers for the poor and forgotten Souls in Purgatory. Briefly poking around the Church's bookshop, we picked up some new reading material before joining our fellow parishioners in Holy Innocents Hall for coffee and refreshments. Mingling with friends, we made arrangements to meet up with the church contingent at the Annual March for Life on Friday, January 24th in Washington D.C.

Returning to Brooklyn, we went to Joe’s of Avenue U (287 Avenue U) for another gratifying Sanfedisti luncheon. Warmly welcomed by Paolo’s crack wait-staff, our party was treated to a hearty feast with healthy servings of lasagna con polpette, pollo alla Milanese, and cavolfiore e salsiccia. It was the perfect ending to an all around great day, and we didn’t even have to take off our pants.

~ Giovanni di Napoli, January 13th, Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Lasagna con polpette 

Cavolfiore e salsiccia

Pollo alla Milanese

Notes:
(1) O Lord Jesus Christ, who being subject to Mary and Joseph, didst sanctify home life with unspeakable virtues: grant, that, by the aid of both, we may be taught by the example of Thy Holy Family, and attain to eternal fellowship with it: Who livest. ~ Collect

(2) Director Mike Judge’s Idiocracy (2006) is a dark comedy about a foreseeable dystopian future resulting from dysgenic breeding.

Photo of the Week: The Bourbon Throne Room, Reggia of Caserta

Photo by Andrew Giordano

Viva 'o Rre! Happy Birthday King Ferdinando I of the Two Sicilies

b. Napoli, 12 January 1751 – d. Napoli, 4 January 1825

In memory of King Ferdinando I of the Two Sicilies, we pray for the happy repose of his soul. Viva ‘o Rre!

Eternal rest grant unto His Majesty, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Viva 'o Rre! Happy Birthday King Ferdinando II of the Two Sicilies

b. Palermo, 12 January 1810 — d. Caserta, 22 May 1859

In memory of King Ferdinando II of the Two Sicilies, we pray for the happy repose of his soul. Viva ‘o Rre!

Eternal rest grant unto His Majesty, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of Sant'Adriano di Canterbury

Thank you to this month's volunteers.

Thursday, January 9th, members of the Constantinian Auxiliary prepared and distributed food to the homeless in Chinatown and Two Bridges, New York on the Feast of St. Adrian of Canterbury. Meeting at the Church of the Transfiguration (29 Mott St.), volunteers prepared care packages replete with toiletries, winter hats, gloves, scarves, and ready to eat food, including containers of freshly cooked penne marinara generously donated by our dear friends at Caffé Napoli (191 Hestor Street) in Little Italy.

Once again, we want to thank Antonio, Anna and Konstantinos Mavrianos-Cesare of the St. Rocco Society for their hard work and dedication. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you Louis Fontana of Caffé Napoli; and Cav. John Napoli for your continued assistance. Your heartfelt generosity and selflessness is greatly appreciated. And as always, special thanks to Pastor Lo for your support and blessings. It is an honor to serve with such an outstanding group of people. God Bless you all. IHSV

The next walk will be on Thursday, February 6th—the Feast of St. Alfonso Maria Fusco—at 7:00 PM. Anyone interested in supporting this charitable endeavor can contact Cav. John Napoli at jnapoli@smocsg.org or Anna Mavrianos-Cesare at MsAnnaNY@aol.com.

Before heading to the church, we picked up the food from Caffé Napoli

Our pal Louis Fontana of Caffé Napoli

Caffé Napoli donated a heaping tray of penne marinara

Anna, Konstantinos and Tony

Participants said prayed for the homeless

Originally posted in The Constantinian Chronicle

We are brigands! Siamo Briganti - Si Diedero alla Macchia

Saturday, March 28th

Jersey City Theater Center
339-345 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302

While the USA was rebuilding after the Civil War, Italy was facing its own civil war coming on the heels of Unification. Via the musical traditions of Southern Italy, Michela Musolino and Rosa Tatuata tell the story of the brave men and women who fought for freedom in Southern Italy.

www.michelamusolino.com

Also see:
• Concert Dedicated to the Brigands of Southern Italy

A Glorious Epiphany Weekend

After Mass on Saturday, Fr. Miara placed the Three Kings in the crèche
Photos by Andrew Giordano and New York Scugnizzo

In the train of the Three Kings, drawn to the Star of Bethlehem, our caravan made a few stops at the spiritual oases still standing firm in the barren desert of modernity.

Friday, January 3rd — First Friday and the Feast of St. Genevieve 

Saint Genevieve, you who by the days before, penance and prayer, ensured the protection of Paris, intercede near God for us, for our country, for the devoted Christian hearts. You who cured the sick and fed the hungry, obtain the light of God and make us stronger to reject temptation. You who had the concern of the poor, protect the sick, the abandoned, and the unemployed. You who resisted the armies and encouraged the besieged, give us the direction for truth and justice. You who through the centuries never ceased taking care of your people, help us to keep the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. May your example be for us, an encouragement to always seek God and serve him through our brothers and sisters. Amen. ~ Prayer to St. Genevieve

Sacro Cuore di Gesù

After a quiet Thursday, members of the Fratelli della Santa Fede (Brothers of the Holy Faith) gathered at the packed Shrine Church of the Holy Innocents (128 West 37th St.) Friday evening for the Feast of St. Genevieve and our First Friday Devotion. Arriving early, we lit candles, invoked St. Genevieve, the patron saint against fever, plague and natural disasters, and prayed the St. Michael Chaplet as well as our daily prayers for the poor and forgotten Souls in Purgatory.

Our Pastor, Fr. James Miara, celebrated the Tridentine Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was followed by the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Eucharistic Adoration.

In addition to offering prayers of reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Sacred Heart of Jesus (Sacro Cuore di Gesù), we prayed for the Holy Father’s good intensions, the Supplication of the Holy Angels, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and, of course, the Most Holy Rosary.

Saturday, January 4th — First Saturday and the Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 

O my Jesus, it is for love of You, in reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and for the conversion of poor sinners. ~ Sacrifice Prayer 

We returned to Holy Innocents Saturday afternoon for the Five First Saturdays Devotion and the votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Offering Confession in reparation to Our Lady, we took our seats and said our penance. Fr. Miara celebrated Low Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite.

In addition to Confession and Holy Communion, the faithful prayed the Rosary, the Fatima Prayers (the Pardon Prayer, Angel’s Prayer, Sacrifice Prayer, etc.), the Litany and the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and meditated, as prescribed by Our Lady, for a quarter of an hour on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary. After the benediction, the faithful had the opportunity to venerate the first class relic of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at the Altar Rail.

Preparing the Epiphany chalk

Before leaving for a late dinner, we briefly stopped by the parish hall and found the servers putting ribbons on the Epiphany chalk for Monday’s Feast. Used to bless your home, the symbols 20 C+M+B 20 should be written with the sacramentals over the doorway to one’s home as a witness of your faith and a protection against evil. The characters stand for the calendar year (i.e. 2020) and Christus Mansionem Benedicat, which means “Christ bless this house.” The letters also represent the traditional names of the Three Magi, Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar.

We enjoyed a light dinner at nearby Neapolitan Express

Sunday, January 5th — Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus 

In nómine Jesu omne genuflectátur, cæléstium, terréstrium, et infernórum: et omnis lingua confíteátur, quia Dóminus Jesus Christus in glória est Dei Patris. Psalm 8.2 Dómine Dóminus noster: qual ammirábile est nomen tuum in univérsa terra! V. Glória Patri. In nómine Jesu. 1 

Sunday morning the Sanfedisti attended both the 9:00 am Tridentine Low Mass and the 10:30 am Tridentine High Mass at Holy Innocents for the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. Fr. Miara celebrated both. MC Jeffrey Collins, several servers, and the Schola Cantorum of Holy Innocents dutifully assisted.

Between the Masses, we made our daily prayers of thanks and praise, recited the Holy Rosary, invoked the saints, and prayed for the poor and forgotten Souls in Purgatory.

Afterward, we briefly adjourned to the parish hall for coffee hour and mingled with our fellow parishioners. Discussing a slew of topics unsuitable for polite company (religion, politics, etc.), we were happy to learn that there were a few other Monarchist sympathizers in attendance.

Returning to the Church for the Blessing of the Epiphany Water, the nearly two-hour-long rite included the Litany of the Saints, the Exorcism Against Satan and the Apostate Angels, and the Exorcism of salt and water. Lastly, we sang the Te Deum and received our blessed water. Epiphany chalk was distributed in the church narthex.

Sunday, January 5th — The Titular Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus

The celebration far from over, our group split up with half staying in Manhattan for dinner at Ribalta (48 E 12th St.), one of NYC’s premier Neapolitan restaurants, and the rest of us rushing back to Brooklyn for the Solemn High Mass at Holy Name Church (245 Prospect Park West) in Windsor Terrace. Because it was the titular feast of the parish, a plenary indulgence was granted under the usual conditions (Confession, Communion, praying for the intentions of the Holy Father, etc.).

Ribalta's famous Paccheri alla Genovese

Brussels sprouts with pancetta and pecorino

Gragnano and Amaro

The Most Reverend Bishop James Massa celebrated the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Fr. Seán Connolly was the Deacon and homilist; and Mr. Roberto Barrientos was the Subdeacon. Oscar Parada (MC), Arthur Gange, Andres Barrientos, Brian Hilley, Jorge A. Fernandez Vodro, and Joshua Lacertosa ably assisted the sacred ministers.

Organist and choir director David Adam Smith composed the musical setting of the Mass. The maestro’s own motets, Ecce Nomen Domini (Behold the Name of the Lord) and Hodie Christus Natus Est (Today Christ is Born), along with William Byrd’s Mass for 3 Voices, were masterfully chanted by Catherine Hedberg, Augusta Caso, Art Bryan Mannabat, Christopher Preston Thompson, Peter Walker, and Michael Hofmann.

The beautifully decorated High Altar at Holy Name Church

The Madonna and Child, and St. Joseph bye-altars

Nativity scene in the sanctuary

After Mass, everyone was invited downstairs to Shepherd’s Hall for some fellowship and dinner. Our good friends at Brooklyn Latin Mass generously provided the catered reception, replete with six-foot heroes, salads, and wine. I enjoyed a very tasty eggplant sandwich with a nice glass of Côtes du Rhône.

As always, thank you Rev. Lawrence D. Ryan, Pastor and members of the Holy Name family for your continued warmth and hospitality. Special thanks to Cindy Brolsma and organizers for your hard work and dedication. We never tire of visiting this beautiful church and celebrating our faith together.

The next Latin Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church will be celebrated on the first Sunday of Lent on March 1st at 5:00pm.

The eggplant sandwich

Côtes du Rhône

Monday, January 6th — The Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ 

Ecce advénit Dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu ejus, et potéstas, et impérium. Psalm 71. 1 Dues, judícium tuum Regi da: et justítiam tuam Fílio Regis. V. Glória Patri. Ecce advénit Dominátor Dóminus. 2 

Tempted to attend the Solemn High Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany at the Beautiful Church of the Most Holy Redeemer (173 East 3rd St.) in the East Village Monday evening, the Sanfedisti ultimately decided to stay put and celebrate at our parish.

Gesù Bambino

[For coverage of the Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Church visit the Society of St. Hugh of Cluny]

Contemplating the Mystery of Christ truly present before us, we sat in silence during the Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Adoration concluded with a Benediction and blessing with the relic of St. Catherine Labouré.

Fr. Miara, assisted by a dozen servers and the Schola Cantorum of Holy Innocents, celebrated the Missa Cantata. After the Gospel, Father kept the ancient practice of singing the Proclamation of Moveable Feasts at the pulpit and announced the dates for Septuagesima Sunday (Feb. 9th), Ash Wednesday (Feb. 26th), Easter (April 12), Ascension of Our Lord (May 21st), Pentecost (May 31), Corpus Christi (June 11th), and the First Sunday of Advent (Nov. 29th).

After Mass, the faithful took the opportunity to venerate the statue of the Infant Jesus at the Altar Rail and sing Christmas carols.

I went home, said the prayers and chalked the blessing over my doorways

In honor of the Three Wise Men, the Sanfedisti enjoyed three different types of Pasticciotti Leccesi, an Apulian dessert specialty typically filled with chocolate or custard. However, this year La Befana (the benevolent crone from Italian folklore) delivered a third delicious option filled with apple preserves. Buona Epifania e Evviva Gesù! 

~ By Giovanni di Napoli, January 8th, Feast of St. Severinus of Noricum 

Three pasticciotti for the Three Kings

Notes:
(1) In the Name of Jesus let every knee bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth: and let every tongue confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father. Psalm 8. 2 O Lord our Lord: how admirable is Thy Name in the whole earth! V. Glory be to the Father. In the Name of Jesus. ~ Introit Philippians 2. 10, 11

(2) Behold the Lord the Ruler is come: and the kingdom is in His hand, and power, and dominion. Psalm 71. 1 Give to the King Thy judgment, O God: and to the King’s Son Thy justice. V. Glory be to the Father. Behold the Lord the Ruler is Com. ~ Introit Malachias 3. 1; Paralipomena 29. 12

Photo of the Week: Putto with Cornucopia, Relief from Axel Munthe’s Villa San Michele in Capri

Photo by New York Scugnizzo

Prayer for the Beatification of Venerable Padre Raffaele of Sant’Elia a Pianisi

Statue of Padre Raffaele at the National
Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania

Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, You who have bestowed upon your servant, Padre Raffaele, the holy gifts of humility, poverty, modesty, charity and prayerfulness, please receive our prayers and glorify Your Humble Servant in Heaven and on Earth.

As he lived in strict fidelity to his religious duties of a true Capuchin, he evokes in our souls the Holy Fear of God and obtains for us his protection. Through his intercession, may we obtain the graces we need for the sanctification of our souls; of our families and of all society. Amen

Glory be to the Father ... (three times)

Padre Raffaele of Sant'Elia, pray for us!

Crossing the Threshold of a New Year with Faith, Family and Friends

Circa Brewing Company's mouthwatering "Shroom" pizza
Photos by Andrew Giordano and New York Scugnizzo

Picking up where we left off on Sunday, Christmastide is in full swing.

Monday, December 30th — The Feast of San Raniero di Forcona, Vescovo

After an amazing faith-filled weekend, our Christmas festivities continued Monday with a jovial luncheon at Circa Brewing Company (141 Lawrence St.) in Downtown Brooklyn. Ever since the changing of the guard at our old watering hole, we made this relatively obscure brewpub our new spot whenever we’re in the neighborhood. Seasonal beers and crack wait staff, this winter I’ve been enjoying their Duke O’ Eichele, a smooth Imperial stout that quickly warms me up and surprisingly compliments the pizza.

I know they have more items on the menu, but honestly I only order the pizza or the big calzone, which in and of itself is a culinary masterpiece made with wild boar, dry aged beef ragù, guanciole, mozzarella and goat milk ricotta. As for the pizza, my favorite is the “shroom” pie with mozzarella, smoked idiázabal, a farm egg, and, of course, wild mushrooms.

Pizza Margherita

As good as the food was, the highlight of the evening was getting a couple of old religious medals from my friends. Sadly, they belonged to a recently deceased relative, but knowing my devoutness they thought that I would appreciate them; and they were right.

Raphael’s putto medal

The small medal has one of Raphael’s iconic putti on the front and gott schütze dich, German for “God protect you,” inscribed on the back. The larger one has Our Lady of Fátima on the obverse and a depiction of the famed Marian apparition witnessed by the three shepherd children in Portugal on the reverse. Evviva San Raniero!

Our Lady of Fátima medal

Tuesday, December 31st — The Feast of San Silvestro il Primo and New Year’s Eve

As much as I wanted to attend the 11:30pm Tridentine Mass for the Feast of St. Sylvester I at Holy Innocents Church (128 West 37th St.) in Manhattan, I just couldn’t bring myself to go into the city on New Year’s Eve. Even on a good day the city is overcrowded and annoying, I can’t imagine how much worse it must be with all the revelers converging at Times Square.

Instead, I stayed home and spent my evening cleaning out the closets and cupboards of unnecessary items in an effort to cleanse myself of clutter and gratuitous worldly possessions. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good party (in fact, I’ve been celebrating almost daily with family and friends since Christmas Eve), but in recent years, while trying to keep more in tune with the Church’s Liturgical calendar, I’ve come to think of the first Sunday of Advent as the real beginning of the New Year.

I finally got to open my Kris Kringle present, a bottle of
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. small batch Kentucky bourbon

Just the same, I still like to reflect on the previous year and figure out what I can do to improve myself in the new one. Fasting and praying for the vigil of the Feast of the Circumcision of the Lord, I was not totally without creature comforts. I treated myself to a stiff drink and toasted St. Sylvester. I also had a couple of dried figs, since fresh ones weren't available, in an effort to make the upcoming year sweet. At midnight I spoke with and texted loved ones, then called it a night. Evviva San Silvestro!

Wednesday, January 1st — The Octave Day of the Nativity and Feast of the Circumcision of the Lord

Wednesday morning I joined my Fratelli della Santa Fede (Brothers of the Holy Faith) brethren at Holy Innocents Church and attended both the 9:00am Tridentine Low Mass celebrated by our pastor Fr. Miara, and the 10:30 am Tridentine High Mass sung by Fr. Michael C. Barone, Chaplain for Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey and the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George.

Saying our daily prayers of thanks and praise, we also sang Veni Creator Spiritus (Come Creator Spirit), a 9th century hymn attributed to Frankish Benedictine monk Rabanus Maurus (c.780-856). A plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (Confession, Communion, praying for the intentions of the Holy Father, etc.) is granted to those who sing or recite the hymn in church on January 1st. 

Pupu platter 

Skipping coffee hour in the parish hall, we headed back to Brooklyn for our group’s celebratory luncheon. Seeing as most Italian American restaurants are closed for the holiday, we chose to go to Silver Star, an old-school Chinese restaurant in Bensonhurst for a lark. Curiously, there seemed to be more Italians at the packed restaurant than at some of the Italian eateries we frequent these days.

The Happy Family

Bringing back a lot of fun childhood memories, our party ate its fill of classic American-style Chinese specialties, like wonton soup, the “Happy Family,” and the once ubiquitous pupu platter, a mélange of meat and seafood appetizers. We even got fortune cookies with our pistachio ice cream.

All in all it was a very enjoyable meal; the food was plentiful, the price was right, and the waiters were super-friendly and helpful. Even so, it did seem a little strange not having sausage and lentils on the holiday. So when I started feeling a bit peckish later on, I began browning the sausage and simmering the legumes. While I didn’t miss the champagne, baked ham or macaroni, it was only after I plated the hearty stew that it really started to feel like New Years. Buon Anno!

~ Giovanni di Napoli, January 3rd, Feast of St. Genevieve

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Happy Birthday Princess Maria Chiara!

HRH was born in Rome in 2005

Photo courtesy of Real Casa di Borbone

Happy Birthday Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Noto and Capri! We wish you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy! Auguri!