There are things called "memes" which I have not figured out yet.  However, I think memes involve my creating a list and then provoking others to respond with their own lists.
Here is a meme.  If I get this wrong, so … Continue reading →

With a biretta tip to Rorate and commentors on this blog.  o{]:¬)
Card. Bertone confirmed in an interview with Le Figaro, to be published in the Sunday magazine insert, that there is a Motu Proprio which will give every priest in … Continue reading →

I have written many times in the print version of WDTPRS, that you WDTPRSers make a difference.  The readers of the print version, made an impact on the preparation of the new translation of the Missal by writing the proper … Continue reading →

This is a very cool story:
Boy Spots 3-Year-Old Wristwatch From North Pole
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A wristwatch buried in the ice at the North Pole three years ago was found by a boy more than 1,800 miles away after it floated … Continue reading →

This is from an AP story.  It is an excerpt:

HUE, Vietnam (AP) — A high-profile dissident Catholic priest denounced Vietnam’s Communist Party in a startling display of defiance as he went on trial Friday on charges of disseminating materials intended … Continue reading →

I found this over at Catholic Church Conservation.

At the estimable Assumption Grotto parish in Detroit, for Easter and for Low Sunday you will be able to enjoy a Solemn Mass with music by Paul Paray. 
Paray’s Mass for the 500th Anniversary of the Death of Joan of … Continue reading →

Everyone… there is a matter of CRITICAL importance to discuss.  
In another entry, participant Henry raised the question:
Do you think just a celebratory sip of fine champagne is ok while reciting a joyful Te Deum?
"JUST A SIP"??? 
This is the … Continue reading →

I am forcing the debate over the Luminous Mysteries over here.
Two rules:
Be nice
Be reasonable.
Be focused.
Okay… that’s Three rules.   You get my idea.
Violate them, I will turn off comments.

Biretta tip to the Cafeteria for a story in the German daily Die Welt.   Biretta tip  o{]:¬)  Here is the important part of the article in the translation from the Cafeteria:
An accompanying letter to all bishops has already been prepared. The … Continue reading →

UPDATE: I AM REPOSTING THIS (originally posted 23 March)
Folks, for reasons I would rather not explain at this time, I could use some help with something. 
I am addressing this especially to those of you with some Latin skills.
This is … Continue reading →