Daily Archives: 7 October 2008

Londoners: Oyster Card’s chip can be hacked for info – interesting

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When I was in London recently, I used my Oyster Card all the time.  Very handy.
I read this story and pass it along to my new and old friends in London.
Oyster card hack details revealed … Continue reading →

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NCR: Richard McBrien interview on “one issue” politics

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The increasingly cliche ultra-lefty National Catholic Reporter has an interview with the long-time Notre Dame University sourpuss dissenter Fr. Richard McBrien.
My emphases and comments.
Theologian says one issue bishops violate their own teachingBy tfoxCreated 10/06/2008 – 19:48
By THOMAS C. FOXPublished: October … Continue reading →

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The “Mail from priests” category

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

WDTPRS has a new category:
Mail from priests
Some of the most interesting feedback and news I get is from priests (and bishops) who are readers.
I like to be able to share more mail from priests with WDTPRSers.
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A newbie to the TLM writes with observations after which Fr. Z rants

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader (edited and with my emphases and comments.  This is very good for people who went to a celebration of the older form of Mass and had a hard time with it, who found it difficult to follow … Continue reading →

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Synod – Day 2: some points

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There were 23 5 minute interventions on the Second Day of the Synod.
Among the points made, these could be interesting.
The so-called biblia pauperum is still important.  "The bible of the poor", is comprised of non-literary works, such as icons, images, … Continue reading →

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K of C’s: radio ad features heartbeat of 10-week-old unborn child

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is interesting:
Knights of Columbus airs pro-life ‘heartbeat’ radio ad
New Haven, Oct 6, 2008 / 08:25 pm (CNA).- A new Knights of Columbus radio spot featuring the heartbeat of a 10-week-old unborn child and urging listeners to vote pro-life has … Continue reading →

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A Sestri la “TLM” si costruisce “mattone su mattone”

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In Italy there have been problems with the implementation of Summorum Pontificum, along the lines of what Msgr. Perl explained at a conference last month in Rome, despite the rosy picture painted by the new Archbishop of Florence and Secretary … Continue reading →

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Pius XII’s baptismal font

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You should check the photos of Pius XII stuff my friend John Sonnen has posted on his site Orbis Catholicus.  He always has interesting photos.

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Catholic League about YouTube’s double-standard

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Catholic League:
October 7, 2008
EUCHARIST DESECRATED ON YouTube
Under the name fsmdude, a Canadian man, Dominique, has posted over 40 videos on YouTube desecrating the Eucharist. Catholic League president Bill Donohue responds as follows:
“On September 29, I wrote to YouTube … Continue reading →

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Institute of Christ the King now of “Pontifical Right”

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I just got word that the Holy See has raised the Institute of Christ the King to be of Pontifical Right, rather than merely of Diocesan Right. 
From the ICK website we get this:
On the feast day of Our Lady, … Continue reading →

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