Nov 7, 2025 · I was initially pleased to see that recently Rorate Caeli had published a critical essay by John Lamont on my writings. Given that Lamont has often shown himself to be a …

3 days ago · The Rorate Mass originated in the Middle Ages as one of the many Advent devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to the modern liturgical theologian Adam Adolf, in, “The …

Nov 22, 2025 · The Rorate Mass is a liturgical Marian celebration for the season of Advent. In the Rorate Mass, the faithful join the expectant Virgin Mother as they prepare for Christmas.

" Rorate caeli " or " Rorate coeli " ('Drop down, ye heavens') are the opening words of Isaiah 45:8 in the Vulgate. The text appears at several points in the Christian liturgy of the Western …

Dec 6, 2025 · Rorate Mass is celebrated very early in the morning on all Saturdays, or during the weekdays of Advent according to the Traditional Roman Rite. The Rorate Mass has a long …

Dec 10, 2025 · By definition, a Rorate Mass is a special Mass dedicated to Our Lady, held before sunrise during Advent. The interior of the church is typically lit entirely by candlelight only - …

5 days ago · The Rorate Mass is a votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the Traditional Latin Mass (the Extraordinary Form), it uses special Marian prayers and readings …

Oct 25, 2023 · The Rorate tradition began around the 13th century during a surge of devotion to her. The white vestments honor her sinlessness and virginity, and the readings are taken from …

5 days ago · The ancient Rorate Caeli Mass highlights Mary’s role and Christ’s coming light.

Within this liturgical season, there is a little-known yet profoundly beautiful tradition: the Rorate Caeli Mass. Celebrated in honor of the Virgin Mary and held at dawn, illuminated only by …