8 July 2021
Blessed be The Most Precious Blood of Jesus!
Dear Latin Mass Community,
Firstly, I want to express my gratitude to God and His Excellency Bishop Peter Christensen for the gift of serving the Latin Mass Community of the Treasure Valley. I am greatly looking forward to celebrating the sacrifice of the Holy Mass with you.
However, I regret to tell you that I must cancel the TLM scheduled for this upcoming Sunday, July 11th. The reason for this is that I am not ready offer the Holy Mass with the knowledge and skill it demands. I hope you understand that this was not my initial plan, but this first week at the parish is demanding all of me. I do not have the time to get myself properly reacquainted with the Vetus Ordo that I thought I would have. The reasons for this cancellation fall squarely on me, and no one else. I will not place myself in the situation to offer this rite in an unworthy or unprepared manner.
It is with sadness that I make this decision, and it should not be taken as an ill omen for the future of this Mass. I have a deep love for this rite, and I desire to be faithful as a priest celebrant. Please pray for me, and ask Our Lord to be generous with his grace upon me. I will put in the good work to be prepared for August and beyond. I am confident of your support, and I pray I will serve Our Lord, and all of you, well.
May Our Lord bless and keep you,
Rev. Fr. Justin Brady
Pastor: St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Nampa
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