Monthly Archives: April 2008

QUAERITUR: Consecrating Hosts apart from the consecration during Mass

Posted on 30 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I got this very serious question via e-mail.  I am horrified by what I read here, but I don’t have time to look up the concrete references.  I am betting some of you can.  I just don’t have time today.
I … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Turning the altar around in Greenville, SC – It’s time!

Posted on 30 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Do you remember my talking about the parish in Greenville, SC, where the altar and direction of worship is being "reoriented"?  During Lent the pastor Fr. Scott Newman issued in the parish bulletin a series of article explaining what worship … Continue reading →

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Caption

Posted on 30 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

All of a sudden, the cassock decided it wanted to leave. 

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Rorate strikes again: How don Camillo blocked the removal of an altar

Posted on 30 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Oh would that we had more parish priests like don Camillo.  Would that fictional characters could be canonized!
Our friends at Rorate have another great entry today about how Guareschi’s character "don Camillo" strove to block the destruction of an altar:
…two … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Validity of matter of Hosts; adding water to Holy Water

Posted on 30 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I got this question from a reader (edited):
Dear Fr. Z,
I am a catholic from the Netherlands and I`m following youre blog for some time now. You must forgive me for my bat writing in English; I`m still Dutch.
I have some … Continue reading →

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You’ve gotta be kidding me…

Posted on 30 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I was alerted to this by a reader:
Controversial Episcopal bishop scheduled for Catholic book trade conference
Bishop Gene Robinson
St. Charles, IL, Apr 28, 2008 / 08:17 pm (CNA).- A group of Episcopalians has invited controversial Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson to … Continue reading →

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Can these guys do the music for the next Papal Mass in Washington?

Posted on 30 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is in from CNS:
Chinese orchestra to perform Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ for pope
By Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — China’s Philharmonic Orchestra was set to perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s "Requiem" in the Vatican for Pope Benedict XVI, reported Vatican Radio.
Currently on … Continue reading →

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What is Black Liberation Theology? Some basics.

Posted on 29 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As the controversy surrounding the Rev. Jeremiah Wright continues to build, and we hear more of what he has to say about the foundations of his world view and that of the church where he was pastor, it would not … Continue reading →

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PODCAzT 54: Pro-Abortion Politicians and Communion; St. Ambrose and Emperor Theodosius

Posted on 29 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The apostolic visit of Pope Benedict XVI sparked off more debate about what bishops ought to do in the face of self-professed Catholic politicians who in a public manner act and speak contrary to the Church’s teachings and practices.  Should … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: For the Visitor at Mass (TLM) – Angelus Press

Posted on 29 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Many times on WDTPRS people have recounted their first experiences of attending a TLM, either first ever or first in a long time.  Very often they relate how hard it was for them to follow what was going on.  They … Continue reading →

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