Daily Archives: 17 March 2009

Penjing Report

Posted on 17 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am sure you are dying to know how Penjing is doing.
On a nice warm day Penjing is out catching some rays along with the rosemary, basil, thyme, sage and jasmine trees.

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QUAERITUR: making vestments

Posted on 17 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader:
I’m sure you’ve posted on this, but I cannot recall when…
I’m interested in who you would suggest to make a vestment, particularly a rose one, so it’s just right.
My preference would be either a Gothic style, or … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests | 26 Comments

POLL: to chew or not to chew

Posted on 17 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There was a very spirited discussion in the last POLL post about Communion in the Hand.  There is also an active combox here.
The overwhelming response of readers of this blog responded that they prefer to receive normally on the tongue.  … Continue reading →

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Card. Castrillon is little inclined to shoulder the blame – rightly

Posted on 17 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Eminence Dario Card. Castrillon Hoyos, President of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, had an interview with the Spanish language El Tiempo.  He made comments about the lifting of the excommunications of the four SSPX bishops, especially Williamson’s.
Card. Castrillon seems … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 11 Comments

Rabbi: Pope must remove his Cross to visit Western Wall

Posted on 17 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Jerusalem Post, this beggars belief.
Western Wall rabbi says pope should not wear cross at siteMar. 17, 2009Matthew Wagner , THE JERUSALEM POST
Ahead of Pope Benedict XVI’s May visit to Israel, the rabbi of the Western Wall, Shmuel Rabinovitch, … Continue reading →

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NEW TLM ANNOUNCMENTS

Posted on 17 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Every day I get notes from people asking me to be their college campus telephone poll, and advertise their TLM celebrations.
I am usually happy to do so, of course, especially for new TLMs placed on parish schedules.
But I am so … Continue reading →

Posted in Brick by Brick, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM | 26 Comments

QUAERITUR: beer

Posted on 17 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had a question from a reader:
Do you have any good opinions on beer (in general) or belgian/lambic beer in particular
 
I am in favor of beer, in general, and in particular.
I don’t know much about Belgian beer, frankly.
Most recently … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 79 Comments

S. Africa protest over new Catholic Mass translation

Posted on 17 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is in from the wire.  My emphases and comments.
SAfrica protest over new Catholic Mass translation
By MICHELLE FAUL, Associated Press Writer Michelle Faul, Associated Press Writer – Mon Mar 16, 5:03 pm ET
JOHANNESBURG – A new translation of the Roman … Continue reading →

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Year of the Priesthood: 19 June 2009-2010

Posted on 17 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A you all know by now, the Holy Father has proclaimed a special "Year of the Priesthood" beginning 19 June 2009.
This coincides with the 150th Anniversary of the death of St. John Vianny, the Curé of Ars, who hitherto has … Continue reading →

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Hand in Glove – 02: another Communion in the hand experiment

Posted on 17 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The entry on Communion in the hand, which had photos of a black glove before and after an unconsecrated host was placed on it, has generated a lot of comments.
Some people were concerned that experiment the photos showed perhaps wasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 79 Comments