Daily Archives: 24 January 2009

Will Pres. Obama lift the “Mexico City language” today?

Posted on 24 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had a note from someone with irritating news.
I think [Pres.] Obama is going to lift the Mexico City language today, probably around 3 or 4. Classic Clintonesque news dump late on a Friday afternoon.  [It’s called "take out the … Continue reading →

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Bp. Fellay responds to the Swedish TV re: Bp. Williamson’s interview

Posted on 24 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend Fr. Ray Blake, PP of St. Mary Magdalen in Brighton, has found a response by Bp. Fellay of the SSPX to the Swedish TV station which broadcast the inflammatory interview with the SSPX bishop Williamson.
Click to enlarge.

The letter … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts about the SSPX, Rome, and unity

Posted on 24 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

People of good will can differ on theological points and still remain in unity. 
People of good will can attain unity even when they disagree on matters which are by no means clear.
The history of the Church’s great Councils underscores … Continue reading →

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Feeder Report

Posted on 24 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It is coooold out there this morning.
It is -11F right now, -24C.
These low temps tend to bring more birds around.
So, the Pine Siskins are back in force!  I haven’t seen them for a while.

Though there are quite a few of … Continue reading →

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A French and German bishop react; some comments by Fr. Finigan

Posted on 24 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Hermeneuticalness has some interesting news and comments:
This morning, the Holy See has communicated the Decree of the Congregation for Bishops which remits, for the four Bishops ordained by Archbishop Lefevbre, the censure of excommunication declared against them on 1 July 1988.
LinksOfficial … Continue reading →

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A reaction to the “Lift Off” from North Carolina

Posted on 24 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader from North Carolina sends a note:
Dear Friends of the Mass in the Extraordinary Form in North Carolina
Below the decree lifting the excommunication of the SSPX bishops.  The is an occasion for rejoicing!  We have prayed for this, and … Continue reading →

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Lifted

Posted on 24 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Excellent.
Let’s have a look with my emphases and comments.
 
CONGREGATIO PRO EPISCOPIS
By way of a letter of December 15, 2008 addressed to His Eminence Cardinal Dario Castrillón Hoyos, President of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, Mons. Bernard … Continue reading →

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