Daily Archives: 1 June 2009

More on the DVD from Le Barroux – NLM’s take!

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You will remember that I was enthusiastic about the DVD about the life of the monks at Le Barroux in France.
I wrote about the DVD here.
I see that our friends at NLM have posted their take on the DVD.  Check … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Communion in the time of Swine Flu

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I haven’t been hearing too much about Swine Flu these days… but I suppose it is still around.
This question is from a reader:
I attended an Ordination Mass at ___ in ___ this past Saturday. Prior to Communion, the Pastor made … Continue reading →

Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Linking Back | 39 Comments

Fr. Finelli’s 1st TLM

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am very pleased that Fr. Finelli, aka "iPadre" celebrated his first TLM today and, being tech savvy ustreamed it!
Here is a screenshot.

I captured the stream and put it also on "Father Z TV", the Z-Cam.
 

Posted in Brick by Brick, HONORED GUESTS, LIVE STREAMING, Our Catholic Identity, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, Year of Priests | 3 Comments

Both old and new

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

PENJING REPORT
Penjing has been outside and is doing very well.. lots of new growth.

"But Father! But Father!", some of you are saying… gesticulating at the screen.  "Wasn’t there another tree?  It had a funny name…  Did you … kill it?"
I … Continue reading →

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Prayers for the people lost in the Air France flight

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Please pray for the poor people lost on that Air France flight over the Atlantic, as well as all those who have been waiting for them in vain.

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 8 Comments

Priest bully at consecration: “Lest we commit venial sin, let us continue to stand.”

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I found this on Ten Reasons.
Sign of victory and celebration
From a Rochester (NY) reader:
    I was in attendance at Sr. Joan’s 50th anniversary mass at OLOL tonight at 5PM. … During the consecration, [Fr. Lawlor] (as usual) invited the (packed) … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Bouquet of Thanks for Bishops who spoke out on Notre Dame

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Cardinal Newman Society:
The Cardinal Newman SocietyFor Immediate Release
June 1, 2009
Bishops Who Opposed Notre Dame’s Obama Honor Receive More Than 700,000 Prayers in Thanks
Manassas, Va. – Beginning the weekend of May 31, Pentecost Sunday, the 83 U.S. Catholic bishops … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 8 Comments

Farewell to Roman Sacristan

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In your kindness would you say a prayer for Roman Sacristan.
 
Well, this is it. Tomorrow I will be leaving for the monastery.
I will just say that the blog won’t necessarily die, it will go dormant for now. Maybe in the … Continue reading →

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BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE
VATICAN CITY, 1 JUN 2009 (VIS) – Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for June is: "That international attention towards the poorer countries may give rise to more concrete help, in particular to relieve them of … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS: Whit Monday

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Octaves are mysterious times during which the liturgical clock stops. 
We have an opportunity to rest in the mystery, reflect on it during the 8th day – an echo of God’s rest continuing after the Creation and foreshadowing of the … Continue reading →

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