Daily Archives: 28 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 →

Posted in My View | 39 Comments

‘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 →

Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests | 71 Comments

Everything that rises….

Posted on 28 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 15 Comments