Daily Archives: 9 May 2009

The deadly Robin!

Posted on 9 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The early bird gets the worm… right?
Birds get worms at other times… especially when there has been rain.
Here is a good example.
Behold. 
The alert and noble Robin.
Wary and cunning hunter.

Robins don’t eat seeds.  They eat worms, soft fruit and … Continue reading →

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STUNNING DVD – The Monks of Le Barroux

Posted on 9 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The fine monks of Saint Mary Magdalene Monastery in Le Barroux, France are traditional Benedictines in full communion with the Holy See.
They have produced a video DVD on their way of life.  They sent me a copy. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Brick by Brick, Just Too Cool, REVIEWS | 122 Comments

Lay ministers offering “blessings-in-lieu-of-Communion” at Mass – Nooooo…..

Posted on 9 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Prof. Ed Peters, canonist, has been put used his elucubrations to good effect.
He has provided his opinion on why lay ministers of Holy Communion should not attempt "blessings-in-lieu-of-Communion" during Mass.
Frankly, I don’t think the time of Holy Communion is the … Continue reading →

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The puzzling editorial in L’Osservatore Romano

Posted on 9 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A lot of people have written to me with links and asking me to comment on the signed editorial in L’Osservatore Romano on the first 100 days of the administration of President Obama.
Quite a few people are worked up … Continue reading →

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America Magazine… climbing the invisibile ladder

Posted on 9 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When you see a person drowning, you will note common traits during their panic.  Sometimes they seem to be trying to climb an invisible ladder.  Their arms flail and their head is pushed lower into the water. 
It … Continue reading →

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Nutty attacks on Pope Benedict… hysteria

Posted on 9 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Newsmax with my emphases and comments.
Obama Adviser: Catholic Church Insulting Jesus
Friday, May 8, 2009 3:06 PM
By: Rick Pedraza
 Harry Knox, an adviser to President Barack Obama’s Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, accuses Pope Benedict XVI of "insulting Jesus" in … Continue reading →

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Star Trek

Posted on 9 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I went to see the new Star Trek movie yesterday afternoon.
It was rollicking good fun with lots of foreshadowing insider jokes and a few surprises.
Since this is a reimagining of Star Trek for the 21st century they did a few … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 69 Comments

9 May: St. Isaiah, prophet

Posted on 9 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Many people don’t realize that Holy Church considers some Old Testament figures to be saints with their own feast days.   We don’t celebrate them at the altar, but they have a day.
Actually, if there were no other saint in the … Continue reading →

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Bishops disciplining “visitors” from other dioceses

Posted on 9 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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We have heard from time to time that the ordinary of one diocese will not discipline (e.g., deny Holy Communion) to publicly prominent pro-abortion Catholics if they are there in that … Continue reading →

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