Daily Archives: 20 April 2009

Msgr. Richard Schuler – RIP

Posted on 20 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is the anniversary of the death of Msgr. Richard Schuler, a well-known Church musician and pastor for many years of the Church of St. Agnes in St. Paul, MN.
This was a man who fought the good fight, in hard … Continue reading →

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Harrisburg, PA: Solemn Mass Video

Posted on 20 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Apparently there was a Solemn TLM yesterday in Harrisburg, PA at St. Lawrence Chapel.
The sender wrote:
Though this is an apostolate of the Fraternity, it was the first Solemn High Mass celebrated there since the post-conciliar reforms. For many of … Continue reading →

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The Feeder Feed

Posted on 20 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some recent bird shots at the Sabine Feeder.
You can see that the abundant Goldfinches are going for the gold again.

The Sparrows are back.  Perhaps Spizella passerina.

I am not sure who this little guy is.  They have … Continue reading →

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First Holy Communion

Posted on 20 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is a great photo from St. Norbert’s in Roxbury, WI.  This is a solemn Mass with the priests of the Society of Jesus Christ the Priest.
First Holy Communion!

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QUAERITUR: Taking a RCIA group to a TLM – advice

Posted on 20 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I am a volunteer for the RCIA group in my parish.  Thanks be to God, eight were baptized and another twenty-two from our parish were received into the Church at the Easter Vigil.  I’ve talked the director into … Continue reading →

Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Brick by Brick, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM | 19 Comments

SHHHHHSSSSers

Posted on 20 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Under another entry commenter "Allan" posted the following, which is worthy of consideration on its own.  My emphases and comments.
I’ve been wondering where to post this, but under the theme of “brick by brick” I think there’s a lesson here … Continue reading →

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“I feel like I’ve been deceiving myself about what it means to be a ‘traditional Catholic’.”

Posted on 20 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I’ve been attending the Traditional Latin Mass for a while now, and have found many wonderful Catholics there. But today was a shock to me.
The afternoon TLM had been moved to an early-morning time slot to make … Continue reading →

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Bp. Finn: “We are at war”

Posted on 20 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The great Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO, has again struck the nail on the head.
You should read his Keynote Address at the Second Annual Gospel of Life Convention this last weekend.  The Catholic Key has the text.  … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: real wax candles or oil inserts in fake candles

Posted on 20 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have been searching for the answer to this question but cannot find the rubrics for altar candles.
Is it still mandated that altar candles during mass be of wax, or is it permissible to use the plastic look … Continue reading →

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Card. Cañizares (CDWDS): the “great campaign of liturgical formation”

Posted on 20 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have long argued that Pope Benedict has been implementing a "Marshall Plan" to revitalize our Catholic identity, both for the Church herself and then for what the Catholics can offer the world in the public square.  Liturgy is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Brick by Brick, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM | 19 Comments