Andrea Tornielli has reported that the positio for Servant of God John Paul II is ready.  Here is my translation:
The cause for beatification and canonization of John Paul II is proceeding smoothly.  The work on the Positio, the redaction of … Continue reading →

Those of you who are regular reades know that I am not much for the via media approach to things unless it is in reference to the principle in medio stat virtus. 
Nevertheless, I also hold fast to the old … Continue reading →

I was alerted by Australia Incognita to an interesting pastoral letter for Pentecost issued by Archbishop Mark Coleridge of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn in Australia.  The letter concerns liturgical practice.
Find it here.
Let’s have a look at part of … Continue reading →

I got this question by e-mail:

Hello Father,
I’m a young Roman Catholic who frequently serves at the altar. This Sunday, shortly before the "Lamb of God", my priest dropped the large host on the ground and almost stepped on … Continue reading →