Daily Archives: 16 July 2009

A reminder to get busy!

Posted on 16 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Laudator:
Robert F. Murray (1863-1893), Indolence:
Fain would I shake thee off, but weak am I  Thy strong solicitations to withstand.  Plenty of work lies ready to my hand,Which rests irresolute, and lets it lie.
How can I work, when that seductive sky  Smiles … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Cassock for seminarian

Posted on 16 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have a friend entering the seminary soon and we are looking to get him a cassock. I searched high and low for the post from sometime ago about where the best place to get a cassock is, … Continue reading →

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FOTA II Conference – Card. Pell

Posted on 16 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A few images from the FOTA II Conference I posted about a while back.
Cardinal Pell pontificates!

Brick by brick

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Birmingham (AL-USA): TLM workshop for laypeople – 15 Aug

Posted on 16 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader with my emphases and comments.
On behalf of Una Voce Northern Alabama, I am pleased to announce our first ever diocesan-wide workshop for the laity: "Introduction to the Extraordinary Form." This free, daylong workshop will take place on … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: English language for the Office

Posted on 16 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
A priest friend of mind does not like the Grail Psalter translation. He tends to think the bishops saw the word, ‘Grail’ and thought ‘that would be good!’ but no. He doesn’t like the ‘Glory be to the … Continue reading →

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Making some plans for London…blognic?

Posted on 16 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I don’t have a lot of time to put together my itinerary for London et alibi, but… you WDTPRSers have made it possible, and I am very grateful.
Thanks to all of you who made donations to the trip … Continue reading →

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To think!

Posted on 16 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

And to think… this beautiful church… yes… church… almost burned down!

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In the Pittsburgh area

Posted on 16 July 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Our friend and fellow patristiblogger Mike Aquilina sent the following:
Barbara Bell, author of the children’s book Minimus (Cambridge University Press) is visiting Pittsburgh and offering a FREE Latin lesson to kids and adults on Thursday, July 23, from 7 to … Continue reading →

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