Daily Archives: 24 April 2008

Follow up to the entry on the menus for Pope Benedict

Posted on 24 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is a followup to the entry on the menus prepared for the Holy Father’s visit to the USA.  Biretta tip to PS who forwarded the link!  o{]:¬)
Enjoy this from the Wall Street Journal!
TASTINGSBy DOROTHY J. GAITER AND JOHN BRECHER … Continue reading →

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“These are my mother’s flavors.”

Posted on 24 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I found a lovely entry over at Dom Bettinelli‘s place.   My interest in doing honor to God’s creation through cooking well got my attention.
Enjoy!
Famed Italian chef, grandmother, cookbook author, restaurateur, and PBS cooking show host Lidia Bastianich was enlisted to … Continue reading →

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UK: 15 Nov ’08 – confirmations with the old Pontifical

Posted on 24 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is an interesting press release out from the Latin Mass Society in the UK:
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE LATIN MASS SOCIETY
For Immediate Release
17 April 2008
Westminster bishop to confer Traditional Latin Rite confirmations
Bishop George Stack, auxiliary bishop in Westminster, will administer … Continue reading →

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VIS: Beatifications approved by Holy Father (John Henry Newman not on THIS list)

Posted on 24 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From VIS:
RITES OF BEATIFICATION APPROVED BY THE HOLY FATHER
VATICAN CITY, 24 APR 2008 (VIS) – The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff today announced three beatification ceremonies due to take place over coming days:
  Candelaria de San Jose … Continue reading →

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EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo reacts to comments about coverage of the Papal Visit

Posted on 24 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

EWTN has posted something about their coverage.  Since WDTPRS spoke of it many times, I think it only fair to include what Raymond Arroyo postedwith my emphases and comments.
THE AFTERGLOW: HANDICAPPING OUR COVERAGETuesday, April 22, 2008 ________________________________________We are still receiving … Continue reading →

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Some thanks to you readers and a penjing report

Posted on 24 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Coming back to the Sabine Farm after this last trip was a bit like coming home for Christmas.
Piled up on my counter were loads of mail and…. BOXES!  People had been busy with my Amazon wish list and I am … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Putting the Church back into my life – Differences between a Novus Ordo Latin and TLM?

Posted on 24 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When I got home to the Sabine Farm, I found that the birdfeeders had been absolutely picked clean – chickadees can be greedy little things – and I had 1241 e-mails waiting for me.
I get lots of news and lots … Continue reading →

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FLORIDA ALERT: TALLAHASSEE – TLM 8 June

Posted on 24 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

More good news, this time in Florida.  Since what was sent in the hated pdf format, I will simply refer you to the note I got.
Hello Fr. Z!
My name is Stephen Mozier, a layman and Oblate of St. Benedict from … Continue reading →

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Beaune, France: monthly TLM

Posted on 24 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

If it can happen in France it can happen at your parish.  Here is a nice note from a reader:

Dear Fr Z,
I am writing from France where I check your blog daily.
I thought you might be interested to know … Continue reading →

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A priest teaches his flock about the TLM – this guy gets it!

Posted on 24 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This great news begins, as it so often does, with a nice note from a reader:
Fr. Zuhlsdorf,
Long time reader, first time partaker.  I know you’re extremely busy so I’ll try to keep this short.  While doing some research on the … Continue reading →

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