Daily Archives: 22 April 2009

It’s time for good news

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Tell me some of your good news!
I need it! 

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QUAERITUR: Justify ad orientem worship in light of GIRM 299

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I’m a student at ___, studying Psychology and Theology. First off, IMy name’s __, and I’d like to thank you for your blog. I’ve learned a lot that I’ve been able to share with my friends about the … Continue reading →

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Clear correction from Bp. John D’Arcy (where Notre Shame is)

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the website of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
My emphases and comments.
Statement to the faithful
April 21, 2009
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Recently, Father John Jenkins, CSC, [Pres. of Notre Dame... Shame] in a letter of response to Bishop … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: choosing not to go to Sunday Mass if it is not a TLM

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Recently, after reading this post on traditional Catholicism, I posted the link on Facebook and got into a debate with a few friends of mine.  Basically, it boiled down to the following three questions:  [there were three questions, … Continue reading →

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Davenport, IA – 13 June – Extraordinary Form workshop for laity

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Una Voce Quad Cities is happy to announce a Workshop for the Laity in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (the “Latin Mass”), Saturday, June 13, 2009 (the feast of St. Anthony of Padua) at St. Anthony’s … Continue reading →

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The accelerating exclusion of God from the public square

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Are you a citizen of the United States of America?
Are you irritated by the erroneous claims made about the separation of Church and state used to justify the total exclusion of references to God (at least in a Judeo-Christian manner) … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: moving up the age of (Latin Rite) confirmation

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
A bit related to your post about seeking Confirmation from another diocese, I was wondering what you thought of seeking out the sacrament of Confirmation for my children before they receive Holy Communion for the first time. 
As … Continue reading →

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Garabandal visionary Mari Loli, RIP

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Garabandal visionary Mari Loli Lafleur has died in Boston after a long illness.
Garabandal still does not have approval of the Holy See.
Requiescat. 

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Consecration of Mexico to the Holy Spirit

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Read this with three points in mind.
1) Pope Benedict has a project for his pontificate to reinvigorate our Catholic identity so that we both can be better Catholics on the road to salvation and also contribute effectively to the public … Continue reading →

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