Daily Archives: 22 June 2009

Supper was “Ottimo”

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I won’t show you photos of what I had for supper.
It was great and with good company.
We ate at Ottimo on 24th, close to the parish, St. Vincent de Paul’s.
I recommend this place.  The chef, Salvatore, is a great fellow … Continue reading →

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“tweet… tweet tweet… tweet tweeeeet!”

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

UPDATE 2019 GMT:
You bumped me to 34!
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ORIGINAL POST
Twitter is turning out to be an interesting tool for rapid notices.  Anyone watching the new from Iran has seen how Twitter is changing the reporting about what is going on.
I am … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 15 Comments

QUAERITUR: promoting reverence at Communion

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader:
Quick question with regard to GIRM #281.
"Holy Communion has a more complete as a sign when it is received under both kinds.  For in this manner of reception a fuller light shines on the sign of the … Continue reading →

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Response to America Magazine’s Editorial “Community of Disciples” (22 June 2009)

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 18 JUNE
They are at it again with the same old tricks.  They are losing on the issues, so they try to silence people by saying that they aren’t being civil or reasonable or tolerant.
… Continue reading →

Posted in Our Catholic Identity, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill, The future and our choices | 95 Comments

Chinese Lunch!

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am at the Grand Sichuan on 9th (between 24th & 25th) for lunch. I remember this place from years ago.
Starting with dumplings in sesame sauce.

UPDATE
Time for Kung Bao Ji Ding from fresh never frozen free range chicken. Wonderful!

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 20 Comments

Westminster Cathedral’s main altar

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the blog Holy Smoke by Damian Thompson:

The big free-standing altar [read: "picnic table"] that cluttered up the sanctuary of Westminster Cathedral has gone for good, it seems – with the full approval of Archbishop Vincent Nichols, who is happy … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Old & new calendar – feast of St. John Vianney

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have a question for you regarding the celebration of feasts that fall on a different date in the new calendar rather than the old. Our diocesan office of worship is planning events for the year of priests, … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Year of Priests | 8 Comments

QUAERITUR: Confessions forbidden on Sunday?

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
We had a visiting priest today who refused to hear confessions because the CIC forbids the Sacrament of Penance to be celebrated on Sunday.  I’ve checked my own copy of the CIC and found no such Canon at … Continue reading →

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New Sottosegretario for the CDF

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It was announced that…
 - Appointed Msgr. Damiano Marzotto Caotorta, bureau chief of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, as under secretary of the same congregation.
 
Msgr. Marzotto Caotorta was what is called a "capo d’ufficio".  … Continue reading →

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An audio homily of the day

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have often been tempted to start a daily audio homily.
I am tempted, I say.
A friend of mine, I just discovered, is actually doing it!
My good friend Fr. Gerry Murray, pastor of St. Vincent’s in Manhattan has … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Too Cool, Linking Back, Mail from priests, SESSIUNCULA | 8 Comments