Daily Archives: 15 June 2009

REMIND: Year of St. Paul

Posted on 15 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Even while we prepare for the beginning of the Year for Priests, this is still the year of St. Paul.
In your diocese your bishops may have designated churches or shrines where you can gain the Pauline Year indulgence.
Don’t forget to … Continue reading →

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10 October – DETROIT – Call To Holiness

Posted on 15 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On 10 Oct 2009 I am speaking at the Call To Holiness Conference in Detroit
Hopefully during my stay there we can have a Detroit BLOGNIC!

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Blackfen, England – Fr. Finigan’s 25th Jubilee

Posted on 15 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I would very much like to be able to travel to the UK for Fr. Timothy Finigan’s 25th Jubilee of ordination.
As you know, His Hermeneuticalness is the great priest blogger of the UK.
I will be … Continue reading →

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One year ago

Posted on 15 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It was World Youth Day in Australia.

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Latin learning tools

Posted on 15 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Recently I have had e-mail from readers asking for advice about studying Latin this summer.
My best advice is, no matter what books you use, work out loud and everyday. 
Working out load, reading and listening, gets those pathways open.
Everyday.. well… … Continue reading →

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Bp. Serratelli on the new English translation of the Missale Romanum

Posted on 15 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the online edition of Adoremus Bulletin comes an essay on the upcoming revised English translation of the Missale Romanum by the great Bishop of Patterson, H.E. Most Rev. Arthur Serratelli, chairman of the US Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship.
His … Continue reading →

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Baptism question follow up

Posted on 15 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am getting a lot of mail about my latest rant on baptism.
I enjoyed this one, especially.
Text and photo from a reader with my emphases and comments:
Good Morning Fr. Z –
Just read your rant about Baptism. I thought you might … Continue reading →

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Austrian bishops in Rome – not an ad limina

Posted on 15 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Every 5 years the bishops of a region are to make a pilgrimage "to the threshold of the apostles", their ad limina apostolorum visit.  They meet with officials of curial offices and with the Pope to discuss matters pertaining to … Continue reading →

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Various wings

Posted on 15 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A couple quick shots.
More than birds are flying right now.
It looks like the migration is on.

I am pretty sure this is a Cedar Waxwing.  I just got a glimpse.

This heron decided to take a hike as I walked down to … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: baptism practices… AGAIN. Fr. Z rants.

Posted on 15 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

WARNING – this has been updated and must be corrected!READ THIS BEFORE READING ANYTHING ELSE BELOW.
If water does not touch the head, baptism is invalid.
But most of my comments below still have their use.
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From a reader:
I am sure you must … Continue reading →

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