Monthly Archives: December 2008

Dear Richard McBrien…

Pope Benedict XVI, in his address to the Plenary Session of the International Theological Commission (5 … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Drafted into directing a TLM choir! HELP!

From a reader:
I wondered if you might be able to help me, I know you’re busy … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: which Marian antiphon after Compline?

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Compline ends with a Marian antiphon, as you know.  For the Advent and Christmas … Continue reading

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Gainesville, VA (D. of Arlington): 6 January – Solemn TLM

From a seminarian:
For the feast of the Epiphany, there will be a Solemn High Mass at … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: stole over the chasuble

From a reader:
Visiting my grandmother out here in Texas and went to Mass Saturday evening. Saw … Continue reading

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National Catholic Reporter: undermining your faith yet again

Some years ago I attended in Chicago a meeting of the Catholic Press Association, a left-leaning … Continue reading

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A recipe for falling away from the Catholic Church

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1 cup of growing disenchantment 1/2 cup … Continue reading

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WDTPRS – Sunday in the Octave of Christmas (1962MR)

What is going on in today’s ….
COLLECT – LATIN TEXT (1962MR): Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, dirige … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: 1 January Mass obligation and SSPX chapel

From a reader:
Does the Mass according to the Traditional calendar for January 1 satisfy the Holy … Continue reading

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Massive Mass in Spain for the Family

From a reader:
I’m a regular reader of your blog who lives in Madrid, Spain.  Today … Continue reading

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