Once we were known for the splendor of our Masses offered to the honor and glory of God.

Thank you for your beautiful post on St. Alphonsus. As one of his sons it fills me with joy to see him so well known and loved.

I must say, however, that it is so sad to see the video of the end of Mass in one of our churches. Once we were known for the splendor of our Masses offered to the honor and glory of God. We were known as tireless preachers of the Gospel and the truths of Holy Faith. We were known as holy men of God devoted to the most Blessed Virigin Mary whose name was never far from our hearts or lips. We have fallen so far. Satan must be quite pleased.

St. Alphonsus forsaw that the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer would endure until the end of time. Pray that we are reformed and return to what he founded.

May our Mother of Perpetual Help hold you in her care.

A Redemptorist priest who asks to remain anonymous.

Please pray for this worthy son of St Alphonsus, like this blog under the protection of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.

Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer, C.SS.R., Priest
"Zealous Propagator of the Congregation"
Vicar General of the Transalpine Redemptorists
Patron of the City of Vienna
Saint Gerard Maria Majella, C.SS.R., Laybrother
"Wonderworker of the Eighteenth Century"
"Protector of Mothers and Expectant Mothers"
Patron Saint of Redemptorist laybrothers