Daily Archives: 29 September 2008

Sabine Report: black pots, changing leaves, and ancient recipes

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In an another entry I quoted a Latin phrase which sparked some additional conversation.  This is a good opportunity to reenter the Sabine flow of things on WDTPRS, for I am indeed back at the Sabine Farm.
I quoted: Vae tibi … Continue reading →

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Vancouver: Extraordinary form of Mass alive and well

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the BC Catholic, weekly of the Archdiocese of Vancouver we find the following.
My emphases and comments.
Extraordinary form of Mass alive and well
By Cleveland V. Stordy
Pope Benedict XVI has been encouraging the offering of the Mass in the older form, … Continue reading →

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Avvenire: Archbp. Burke on Summorum Pontificum

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Archbishop Raymond Burke is living up to his middle name: Leo.
In the daily of the Italian Bishops Conference, Avvenire, His Excellency the Prefect of the Signatura spoke with candor on many issues, including the situation of pro-abortion Catholic politicians and, … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Burke on Democrat Party: risks becoming “party of death”

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When His Excellency Most Rev. Raymond Burke was moved from being Archbishop of St. Louis to Rome as the new Prefect of the Apostolic Segnatura, many people asked me if this was an example of promoveatur ut ammoveatur, that he … Continue reading →

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The Apostolic Pardon – Fathers, do you know it?

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My recent posting about the question on administration of the sacrament of anointing led to some interesting comments.  Someone mentioned the Apostolic Pardon, or Apostolic Benediction.
It is critically important that you – as a person who is going to die … Continue reading →

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“I didn’t know you were Catholic.”

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I was just talking to a friend who told me about a very curious thing which Speaker Pelosi (of Meet The Press gaf fame) said to Sec. Paulson.  This is in a New York Times story:
Paulson Begs
The New York Times … Continue reading →

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Meeting on “miracle” attributed to Card. Newman?

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I found this on Catholic Culture:
Beatification of Cardinal Newman: decision tomorrow?September 29, 2008
A Vatican panel examining the healing of a Massachusetts man will meet tomorrow to rule on whether the cure, attributed the intercession of Cardinal John Henry Newman, is … Continue reading →

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Puzzled: Why is Fordham Univ giving an award to Justice Breyer?

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Now that I am back home, I am catching up on news and mail.
I was aware during my recent travels that Fordham University was planning on giving an award to Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.  The prize is the Stein … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Speaker Pelosi and Sen. Biden

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We all know that Congress is busy these days, but let us not forget that the Archbp. of San Francisco wants to have a private discussion with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi about her understanding of the Church’s teachings … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict on the help of angels

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict addressed a group and appropriately spoke about the Holy Angels, saying:
The invisible presence of these blessed spirits is of great help and comfort to us: they journey by our side and protect us in … Continue reading →

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