Monthly Archives: December 2007

WDTPRS – Sunday in the Octave of Christmas – Holy Family

Posted on 29 December 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A liturgical “octave” is an eight day period following and including the feast. In a way, the Church suspends time so that we can “rest” within the mystery we have celebrated while contemplating it from different angles.
Perhaps you have … Continue reading →

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Card. Bertone on the instruction about Summorum Pontificum

Posted on 29 December 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Andrea Tornielli on his blog for il Giornale has a glimpse of an interview with the Cardinal Secretary of State, H.E. Tarcisio Bertone, to be published soon in the weekly La Famiglia Cristiana.  Card. Bertone mentions the instruction on Summorum … Continue reading →

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Are attempts being made to silence Damian Thompson?

Posted on 28 December 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

 
I picked this up from the blog of my friend Fr. Raymond Blake (whom I hope to see, perhaps in February).  I think it is worth some attention in the Catholic blogosphere.
My emphases.
I thought you might be interested to know … Continue reading →

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Presepio at St. Agnes

Posted on 28 December 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At St. Agnes in St. Paul there is always a very fine presepio, or creche, or nativity scene.  Here are a couple images.

And here is one of those details which you just can’t plan:
 
The sanctuary is nice this … Continue reading →

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A Chicago make over

Posted on 28 December 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Yes, folks, it is possible to renovate without wreckovating.  It is also possible to unwreckovate.  Much can be accomplished with the combination of intelligence, good will, and lots and lots of money.
The Institute of Christ the King, always good at … Continue reading →

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The rite of exorcism

Posted on 28 December 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There was a rumor going around that Pope Benedict was contemplating or working on a document about exocists.  According to law, dioceses must have an appointed exorcist.  I suspect many dioceses don’t. 
There is a news item today from apcom.  My … Continue reading →

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NCR: another editorial whine about Pope Benedict and liturgy

Posted on 27 December 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The ultra-leftist National Catholic Reporter has another predictably whiny editorial against the Holy Father’s vision for the Church and his moves to reform the liturgy.
My emphases and comments.
Issue Date:  December 28, 2007
Liturgy reform: No going back
When the definitive history of … Continue reading →

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The future of the Congregation for Divine Worship

Posted on 27 December 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the site Palazzo Apostolico we find this bit.  Keep in mind this is consistent with the usual back halls murmuring anytime the main chairs of dicasteries come into play.  The following is typical of Roman curial speculation.  My translation:
Benedict … Continue reading →

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“The Christmas Feast is already a fading memory…’

Posted on 27 December 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Over at the anecdotal place there is a great entry with a post-Christmas debriefing by W.H. Auden, which I share here.
This is a wonderful way to sharpen your sense of the Octave of Christmas, which we are still celebrating.
W.H. Auden … Continue reading →

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Here’s a headline we haven’t seen before

Posted on 26 December 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Regular Guy we find this:
 USCCB President To Participate In Latin Mass
His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will assist in a celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM):
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