Monthly Archives: February 2009

The fruits of standing still

Posted on 28 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I just had a primordial experience of a deep Northern winter night.
Coming back from a walk… out and around… I turned to look the large yellow crescent of the Moon was about to go down beneath the line of trees … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Grail of Comic Books’

Posted on 28 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From FOX:
‘Holy Grail of Comic Books’ Looks to Fetch Six-Figures at Auction
Friday, February 27, 2009
An ultra rare copy of the comic book that introduced Superman to the world hits the auction block today and bids could soar as high … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 23 Comments

Paul Harvey now knows the rest of the story

Posted on 28 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The great radio personality Paul Harvey has died.  He was 90.
Paul Harvey added elegance and charm to his news roundups and beautifully told tales.

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 27 Comments

WDTPRSer BSGers

Posted on 28 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

WDTPRSer BSGers will want to discuss the last episodes.
I read an interesting entry at CMR which has a prognostication that seems plausible.
We have reached the last few episodes and the writers are beginning to tie up ends.
If you haven’t yet … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 18 Comments

QUAERITUR: a priest functioning as a deacon

Posted on 28 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
In the extraordinary form of the Latin Rite, a priest may vest and serve as a deacon at the celebration of the Mass.
Is there general or particular legislation to prevent a priest from vesting and serving as … Continue reading →

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Everything that rises….

Posted on 28 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From last night’s convergence of the Moon and Venus.

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New rector for SSPX seminary in Argentina

Posted on 27 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I got this from Rorate:
Local sources in Argentina confirm that Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, one of the four bishops of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X, will run the Seminary of Our Lady Co-Redemptrix in La Reja, Province … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 37 Comments

A reader sends a useful comment

Posted on 27 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I received this from a reader.  My emphases and comments:
I really enjoy your blog and have learned a lot in reading your posts; however, I’m going to stay away for Lent.
The comments are just too polarizing; the traditionalists and … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS Friday after Ash Wednesday – Post communionem (2002MR)

Posted on 27 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

WDTPRS Friday after Ash Wednesday – Post communionem (2002MR)
I am not sure about the origin of this prayer.  It seems to be comprised of prayers in ancient sacramentaries, such as the Gelasian and Veronese and the Hadrianum and Paduense manuscripts … Continue reading →

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Blizzards and birds

Posted on 27 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Yesterday there was a bit of a blizzard here.
It came on in the late afternoon.  The wind was blowing hard enough that the chickadees were being blown off their perches.  They are quite the aeronauts, however.

As darkness came on, they … Continue reading →

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