Daily Archives: 3 July 2009

3 July 2009

Sr. Joan’s precious insights on the upcoming encyclical

Posted on 3 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On the site of the ultra-liberal dissenting NCR Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB shared her precious insights on the text of the Holy Father’s encyclical, about which she can know really very little.
I won’t tire you with the whole sad thing, … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 40 Comments

“What was missing was the crunching of popcorn and peanuts in the pews.”

Posted on 3 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I’m sure this has been discussed to death (as has holding hands during the Our Father, whether it should be done or not, etc) but I was wondering about reverence for the Mass. Or even reverence before, during … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Catholic Identity, SESSIUNCULA, The future and our choices | 56 Comments

Back in the day… forbidden books and seminarians

Posted on 3 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A good story from Stella Borealis, a blog which focuses on matters churchy in my native place and surrounding territories.
This tells the tale of one of the most amazing used book stores I know and a certain (present Archbishop … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 86 Comments

S. Philly – regular TLM at St. Paul’s

Posted on 3 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Excellent news for Philadelphians:
Starting October 25, 2009 St. Paul Church in South Philadelphia, PA. will offer Mass in the Extraordinary Form, a Missa Cantata, every Sunday at Noon.
Father Gerald P. Carey, pastor of St. Paul’s, made the surprise announcement … Continue reading →

Posted in Brick by Brick, The Campus Telephone Pole | 6 Comments

Card. Castrillon makes some comments

Posted on 3 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Our friends at Rorate have an excerpt of an interview His Eminence Dario Card. Castrillon Hoyos, Pres. of the PCED, gave to El Tiempo.
Here is … well… an excerpt of the excerpt…
We enter in medias res when the … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 9 Comments

The fruits of presidential “common ground” and “dialogue”

Posted on 3 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

So now we begin to see the fruits of "common ground" and "dialogue" between the Obama Administration and the Catholic Church on the abortion issue.
From the indispensable C-Fam:
Obama Administration Calls for Universal Access to Abortion at UN Meeting
By Samantha Singson
Obama … Continue reading →

Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, SESSIUNCULA | 17 Comments

Cong. of Causes of Saints approves Newman miracle

Posted on 3 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am sure you have seen the news about the new decrees for beatification.
From the Bolletino:
PROMULGAZIONE DI DECRETI DELLA CONGREGAZIONE DELLE CAUSE DEI SANTI

Oggi, 3 luglio 2009, il Santo Padre Benedetto XVI ha ricevuto in Udienza … Continue reading →