Monthly Lunch Meeting
Third Wednesday of the Month At Noon

Next Lunch Meeting
Date: February 17th, , 2010
Time:  12 Noon pm
Lunch: $15
Place: Julio-Ryan Hunter & Olsen Ct. Reporters
14661 Franklin # 150
Tustin, CA
www.jilioryan.com

Topic: “Meaninf of Lent”
Speaker: Father Martin Latiff, Miles Christi
Fr. Martin Latiff is a Priest of Miles Christi, a religious order of Priests and Brothers dedicated to the sanctification of the laity, especially young men and women. Miles Christi carries out its mission through the preaching of spiritual retreats-particularly the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Catholic intellectual formation through classes, courses and conferences, and the spiritual direction of young people. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1976, he devoted six years to his religious formation, apostolic preparation and philosophical studies at the School of Philosophy of Miles Christi. Fr. Martin continued his studies and preparation towards the Priesthood in the United States. For 3 years he studied Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, in Detroit, earning a Sacred Theology Baccalaureate granted by the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas (Angelicum), Rome. He completed his final religious profession in 2004, becoming a member of Miles Christi with vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Ordained in 2005 Father was appointed by the Superior General of Miles Christi in San Diego. Father has presided over numerous retreats, Spiritual Exercises and Days of Recollection, and served many souls through the apostolate of Confession and Spiritual Direction Everyone is welcome! For questions, call Greg Weiler (949) 851-7238 or Fabio Cabeza (949) 362-1168

The Red Mass

A Brief History of the Red Mass

The first recorded Red Mass, a special Mass for the Bench and Bar, was celebrated in Paris in 1245. For many centuries it was held in the chapel of the Order of Advocates, La Sainte Chapelle, which was built by Louis IX. In certain localities of France, the Red Mass was celebrated in honor of St. Ives, the patron Saint of Lawyers.

In England, the tradition began about 1310 during the reign of Edward I. The entire Bench and Bar attended the Red Mass together at the opening of each term of Court. The priest and judges of the High Court wore red robes thus the Eucharistic celebration became popularly known as the "Red Mass." The tradition of the Red Mass has continued in the United States. In Washington, D.C., the members of the United States Supreme Court join the President and members of Congress in the celebration of the Red Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The Red Mass is also celebrated in Sacramento and most other state capitals and major cities throughout the United States.

The first Red Mass in Orange County was celebrated in 1988 and was well attended by the Bench and Bar. It is our hope that the celebration of the Red Mass will become as much a tradition in Orange County as it is in the United States and other parts of the world.
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