Monthly Archives: July 2009

18 July 2009

Tools

Some tools for a stroll.

The umbrella… well… it is London.  The pint… well… I was thirsty.  The iPhone… well… full browser.  I got a cool rechargeable pack since these instruments are so power hungry.  It sure helped today!  As the … Continue reading

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Blognic: London II

Fr. Finigan has made a suggestion about a time and place for London II, a blognic.
He proposes on his blog Friday 24 July at 6pm so that people who are at work in London can get there.
Can … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Soho

After a little time scoping out the location of some Wren churches in The City, I took the tube to the Soho area.
One the recommendation of His Hermeneuticalness, Fr. Finigan, I strolled over to St. Patrick’s on Soho Square to … Continue reading

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Esemeses

So far I have had 17 SMS messages on the new UK mobile number from people saying “hi” and suggesting sites to see!
07501852559

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Contrasts

London is a town of amazing contrasts. For example, you will find ancient and modern together.

By now most people recognize "the pickle" shaped building which appears in all recent movies and TV shows based in … Continue reading

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Off to town

I will head into central London for a while, afternoon and early evening.
No agenda, really.  Maybe I will head to the City to look at some old churches.  I just feel the need to walk and get some exercise.
Pray against … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: use of the traditional Rituale Romanum

From a seminarian:
I’m a seminarian and have a few questions regarding blessings. A newly ordained priest, who is a friend of mine recently started using blessings from the 1964 Collectio Rituum. For example, he uses the Blessing for Water and … Continue reading

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17 July 2009

Combox temporarily closed to non-registered users

While the combox is off to general posting, people who have previously registered should be able to log in and post.
I can do some manual entries, I suppose… but on my own schedule and with no promises of immediate action.
In … Continue reading

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Prayers for the Holy Father’s – wrist!

I had a tip from a reader in Rio De Janiero (!) – who saw my UK mobile number on the last entry and called – that the Holy Father fell and broke his wrist and has had some surgery.
I … Continue reading

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In London – arrived – new mobile number

I have arrived after a boring flight.
You actually want flights to be boring.
Once on terra firma there were some obstacles to overcome.

The jet bridge wasn’t working, so we had to exit with stairs.
Customs and passport control… no one was working, … Continue reading

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16 July 2009

A reminder to get busy!

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

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

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

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

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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