Monthly Archives: October 2008

Benedict XVI’s Preface to the first volume of his Opera Omnia (on liturgy)

Posted on 29 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The gentlemanly Sandro Magister has provided us with an English translation of the Holy Father’s Preface to his Opera Omnia which is underway.
The first volume was, unsurprisingly, his liturgical writings.  As I have been saying, liturgy is at the heart … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI: “Pitiful Diatribes on Exterior Forms”

Posted on 29 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At Catholic Culture there is an interesting piece by Jeff Mirus.
My emphases and comments:
“Pitiful Diatribes on Exterior Forms” Posted Oct. 27, 2008 1:28 PM by Dr. Jeff Mirus
If you argue endlessly about this or that form of … Continue reading →

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A transitional “ad orientem” proposal

Posted on 29 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Over at Standing On My Head Fr. Dwight Longenecker has something to say about saying Mass ad orientem.
Let’s have a look with my emphases.
Here’s a suggestion and question about the liturgy. I was celebrating Mass on Sunday away from St … Continue reading →

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Bp. Boyea of Lansing, MI corrects pro-abortion Gov. Granholm

Posted on 29 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The dreadful pro-abortion but "Catholic" Governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm (D-MI) is now showing her colors.
Apparently, Gov. Granholm is in favor of an embryonic stem-cell research referendum which is on the ballot in Michigan.  This is "Proposal 2". 
Proposition 2 … Continue reading →

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Card. O’Brien writes hard letter to PM Gordon Brown!

Posted on 28 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend Fr. Blake of St. Mary Magdalen in Brighton has posted a letter of His Eminence Keith Patrick Card. O’Brien, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, to Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER
28 October 2008
Dear … Continue reading →

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An election prayer

Posted on 28 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Election Prayer
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
Lord Jesus Christ, You told us to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God. Enlighten the minds of our people [in] America. May we choose a President … Continue reading →

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Willmington: Bp. Malooly corrects Sen. Biden in the newspaper

Posted on 28 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Excellency Frances Malooly, the new Bishop of Willmington, Delaware, had an op-ed piece the other day in the News-Journal.
This is the diocese of pro-abortion vice-presidential candidate Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE).
My emphases and comments.
    Catholic Church has made no exception … Continue reading →

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Is there a correlation?

Posted on 28 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I think it would be interesting to explore whether there is any overlap in the list of US bishops who have been supportive of Summorum Pontificum on the one hand, and the list of US bishops who have made strong … Continue reading →

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Bp. Gracida: Catholics can’t vote for pro-abortion candidates

Posted on 28 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader about the Bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas:
Catholic Bishop Rene H. Gracida Releases Radio Ad Stating no Catholic can Vote for Barack Obama in Good Conscience
MEDIA ADVISORY, October 24 /Christian Newswire/ — Today – perhaps in an … Continue reading →

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More photos of the Old St. Patrick’s consecration online

Posted on 28 October 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The site Kansas Catholic has some great photos of the consecration of Old Saint Patrick this last weekend.  Check it out!
Here are a couple teasers.

 

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