Monthly Archives: May 2007

Counter the annual idiocy with reverence

Posted on 21 May 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a good and thoughtful post over at The Recovering Dissident Catholic about attire in church. 
Some background.  There is an especially irksome group called the Rainbow Sash Movement who put on sashes to protest the Church’s teaching on … Continue reading →

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20 May: St. Aurea of Ostia

Posted on 20 May 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is the feast of St. Aurea of Ostia, a martyr from the 2nd century about whom we know nothing.  St. Aurea figures in the ongoing story of St. Augustine of Hippo and his mother St. Monnica.
To find out why … Continue reading →

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FISH!

Posted on 20 May 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

ALERT: I have zeroed in on a restaurant specializing in fish which, amazingly, I have not been to yet.  More amazingly, it is not far from where I live.
Aimeh!  Too little time….
This place is situated along the Via … Continue reading →

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PODCAzT 30: Augustine on Peter and John; singing a Tridentine Requiem; St. Peter Celestine V

Posted on 19 May 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This time we hear St. Augustine of Hippo’s tr. 124 on the Gospel of John, in which he explores what Christ meant when He told Peter to follow Him but told John that He would have to stay until He … Continue reading →

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News coverage of Motu Proprio and letter to Chinese Catholics

Posted on 19 May 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is an AP article which a friend tipped me to in the Chicago Tribune.  The usual cliches pepper this piece  (my emphases):
Pope plans to revive old-style Latin mass        By Nicole WinfieldAssociated Press
May 19, 2007
VATICAN CITY — A Vatican … Continue reading →

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PODCAzT 29: Leo’s mind blowing Ascension sermon; angels

Posted on 18 May 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In this PODCAzT we hear St. Leo’s (+461) second sermon on the Ascension, s. 74.  This is an amazing piece of work.  Also, I talk about angels and how there is an angelic battle being waged for your soul.

 
 
 
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Tagged for a meme

Posted on 18 May 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have been tagged for a meme by Argent. 
In no way to I think this is exhaustive.  It is just what quickly came to mind.  I spent a summer doing nothing but reading 19th c. English novels.  You could … Continue reading →

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PODCAzT 28: Augustine on the Ascension; Card. Castrillion on the Motu Proprio

Posted on 17 May 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In this PODCAzT we delved into s. 263A of St. Augustine of Hippo (+430) which is about the Lord’s Ascension.  I also dig into uniting our sufferings to the Lord, especially in Holy Mass.  Finally I talk about Card. Castrillion … Continue reading →

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Card. Castrillon (Ecclesia Dei) to CELAM: the time has come

Posted on 17 May 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Eminence Darío Card. Castrillón Hoyos delivered an address at the meeting of CELAM in Brazil.  
Here are some of the good bits.  My emphases.  The less than smooth translation is not mine.  I have fixed it in a couple … Continue reading →

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PODCAzT 27: Leo on the Ascension; a Collect; feedback

Posted on 16 May 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today, the Vigil of Ascension, this PODCAzT brings to you a selection of St. Leo the Great’s (+461) sermon s. 73 on the Ascension.  Whassup with transfering Ascension Thursday to Sunday?  I talk about the Collect for the Ascension Mass … Continue reading →

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