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Monthly Archives: May 2009
25 May 2009
26 May 1991 – Ordination
A small selection of excerpts from my ordination in Rome in 1991.
Another well-known priest was ordained on the same day.
Posted in My View
88 Comments
Brick by brick at Mission San Juan Bautista
From a reader comes a 1st Holy Communion photo at Mission San Juan Bautista in California.
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
17 Comments
Philadelphia TLM news
From a reader some helpful information about the availability of TLMs in the Philadelphia area this summer.
Helpful for travelers too.
Traditional Latin Mass at the Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy6398 Drexel RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19151on First Fridays and First Saturdays Omitted … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
9 Comments
24 May 2009
Sunday afternoon
It was a nearly perfect afternoon at the Sabine Farm today.
I had a friend over to enjoy a leisurely late lunch of trouts, a fennel au gratin, sweet corn with a little garish of roasted red peppers.
I prepared the trout … Continue reading
WDTPRS: Sunday after Ascension Thursday (1962MR) – COLLECT
From an old article for The Wanderer :
Today’s Secret survived the vivisections of the experts of the Consilium to survive in the Novus Ordo editions of the Missale Romanum as the Super Oblata of Monday after the 7th … Continue reading
Posted in EASTER, SESSIUNCULA, WDTPRS
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Msgr. Mario Marini, RIP
In your charity please pray for the soul of Msgr. Mario Marini, a friend of mine, who died on Sunday morning.
He died of cancer, which had metastasized aggressively.
Msgr. Marini was the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission "Ecclesia Dei" and before … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
14 Comments
23 May 2009
REVIEW: TLM training for priests in Chicago
A priest reader sent the following about a TLM training seminary for priests in Chicago.
Dear Fr. Z,
Here is a synopsis of my experience for the Extraordinary Form Workshop conducted by the Canon Regulars of St. John Cantius.
We were 10 Priests, … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick, Mail from priests, REVIEWS, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
Tagged St. John Cantius, TLM, training
16 Comments
Apiculae Sabinae Benedicendae
As the Sabine trees flower, the bees are getting busy!
The Sabine chapel apple is emitting a low mmmmm.
Miss Honey.
We have Sabine hives. I will be blessing them soon.
O Lord God Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth! Thou didst create … Continue reading
Posted in Just Too Cool, My View
28 Comments
Perciatelli with mussels and red peppers
I found some mussels on sale yesterday! I have done very little interesting cooking for quite a while, so I was delighted at the price and the look of these critters.
Time for one of my favs… spaghetti, or in this … Continue reading
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen
32 Comments
Happy Birthday Card. Mayer: 98
Please in your charity today pray for His Eminence Paul Augustine Card. Mayer, OSB.
It is his birthday today: 98 years old, making him the oldest Cardinal.
He was the first President of Pont. Comm. "Ecclesia Dei".
His Eminence has been a priest … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
16 Comments
REMINDER – DVD from Le Barroux
Take a moment to check out this entry on the new DVD from the Benedictive monks at Le Barroux in France.
If you are having a hard time figuring out how to order the DVD you can get help via e-mail … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
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22 May 2009
L’Osservatore Romano finally reports on objections of US bishops re: Notre Dame
From CNA. I haven’t seen the Italian yet.
Vatican newspaper finally reports on U.S. bishops’ criticism of Obama, Notre Dame
Vatican City, May 22, 2009 / 03:30 pm (CNA).- The Vatican daily newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, which has faced criticism from many pro-life … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
36 Comments
ALERT: Pro-death politician refused Communion
A reader, PR of Adelaide, alerted me to the following from Ille Curator News Service.
I have a few qualms about the details in this report, but here is the story with my emphases and comments.
Western Emperor Excommunicated by Bishop of … Continue reading
Posted in Lighter fare, Patristiblogging, SESSIUNCULA
40 Comments
Weekend
You can invite EIGHT people to join you for a leisurely weekend. Call it a shooting party ala Gosford Park.
There will be slow and well-paced meals and, of course pre-prandials.
Since you are at the WDTPRS county manor (on my … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
86 Comments
21 May 2009
L’Osservatore Romano article on Notre Dame and Pres. Obama
The article in L’Osservatore Romano has raised a lot of suspicious eyebrows.
You see… it is not just the text it is the use also of the photo.
For more read this and this and this.
Click for larger version. I haven’t had … Continue reading
Posted in Linking Back, SESSIUNCULA
24 Comments
