Daily Archives: 6 May 2009

Gotta read this: the child of the “Fetal Hand Grasp” photo

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the blog And Sometimes Tea. My emphases:
It has been ten years since photographer Michael Clancy, then pro-choice, took some pictures during a fetal surgery that changed his mind about abortion. And that famous picture is still changing minds and … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 24 Comments

A flash from the past…

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

While working on a WDTPRS article for the paper, I rediscovered something I wrote some years back.  I thought some of you might enjoy it….
With all the gorgeous prayers from various ancient Latin sacramentaries at our disposal, was it really … Continue reading →

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Have any positive news?

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I think we need some happy news!

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 111 Comments

Thomas Reese, SJ “Memo to Bishops: Most Catholics Aren’t Listening”

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Washington Post we have this slithery piece from Thomas Reese, SJ:
Memo to Bishops: Most Catholics Aren’t Listening
THIS CATHOLIC’S VIEW
By Thomas J. Reese, S.J.
During the 2008 presidential campaign, there was a steady drumbeat of opposition to Barack Obama from … Continue reading →

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Gollum… Gollum

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Tolkien fan?
Have you watched this yet?The Hunt For Gollum

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Exotic Communion practices of the past!

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader.  My emphases:
I thought you would find the following interesting.  I was at a meeting at my NO parish last night and found this small book obviously being used by the youth ccd director.  I’m sure it is … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes | Tagged | 60 Comments

Swiss Guard-ettes?

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Grrr.
Vatican Swiss Guards consider opening to women
By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press Writer Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Writer   – Wed May 6, 7:16 am ET
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican’s Swiss Guards will swear in 32 new recruits Wednesday amid suggestions from … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: territorial parishes

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader sent a question.  I consulted a canonist for the answer:
Can you discuss the role that parishes play for most Catholics in worship?  In particular, I wanted to know the duty that people had to join their territorial parish, … Continue reading →

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A Dubium answered: Celebrant’s Communion after the faithful

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Have you ever seen a priest/celebrant during Mass receive Communion after everyone else?
I have.  And the answer I was given was… I am not making this up… "It is rude not to serve your guests first."
No kidding.
The April Newsletter of … Continue reading →

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Emended Missale Romanum, editio typica tertia

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The April Newsletter of the USCCB’s Committee on Divine Worship is out.
There is an interesting article about the new printing of the Missale Romanum.  There are corrections of spelling, grammatical and typographical errors.
Holy See Issues Emended Missale Romanum, editio typica … Continue reading →

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