Daily Archives: 1 August 2009

Tasty beers and …. free SNAKES!

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I know how hard it is to learn another language and to translate from one language to another with anything like both accuracy and correct idioms.
That is why I enjoy the site Engrish.
For a chuckle:

Posted in Lighter fare | 5 Comments

QUAERITUR: parish priest objects to child’s 1st Communion at SSPX chapel

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader comes an interesting question. 
Given that – as I believe – we will be having more and more to do with followers of SSPX chapels, especially as Summorum Pontificum gets better traction, this person’s question deserves some … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 9 Comments

1 August: Seven Holy Maccabees (1962 MR)

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is an oldie post for today’s feast of the Seven Holy Maccabees.  Some of you newcomers to WDTPRS may not have seen it.
I am sure you already know that today, in the new calendar, is the feast … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Posts, Saints: Stories & Symbols | 4 Comments

Brick by brick in Miami

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Reverend Father,Thank you for all you do and thank you for your recent "coverage" of Father Hogan’s post regarding the EF in Miami. 
I would like to alert you to another good sign here in Miami which was … Continue reading →

Posted in Brick by Brick, Linking Back | 2 Comments

Anti-Catholic violence in Vietnam escalating

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I wonder if the Obama Administration has made a statement on this yet…
Two stories from CNA on anti-Catholic violence in Vietnam.  Here and here.
Two short tastes of the articles
Dong Hoi, Vietnam, Jul 30, 2009 / 01:51 am (CNA).- Anti-Catholic violence … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 7 Comments

New Roman Missal Formation Website

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

New Roman Missal Formation Website – www.USCCB.org/romanmissal
The USCCB’s Secretariat for Divine Worship is launching an updated website to catechize the priests and faithful on the forthcoming third edition of the Roman Missal.
The new website is www.USCCB.org/romanmissal.
Presented in a more … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 5 Comments

SSPX Bp. Fellay speaks his piece – dialogue with Rome, etc.

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Our friends at Rorate have reproduced an interview piece from APCOM with SSPX Bp. Fellay, Superior of the SSPX.
Here are some excerpts.  Go to Rorate for the whole thing.
My emphases and comments.
 
 Fellay speaks: The talks begin in the autumn of … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 5 Comments

A tough question in a sad circumstance

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is an item from a newspaper in Sioux City, Iowa.
 
SIOUX CITY — Sioux City Catholic tradition is in peril.
One of the oldest area churches, 117-year-old St. Joseph’s, recently experienced a fire. It damaged the roof and attic, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 8 Comments

Archbp. of StPaul-MPLS on 1st Confession before 1st Communion

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Excellent Most Rev. John C. Nienstedt, Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis has something to say about First Confession for children before First Holy Communion.
I am sure you have all encountered priests or some parish teams who say that … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 4 Comments

QUAERITUR: reciting the Office in the vernacular

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Under the provisions of Summorun Pontificum the Clergy are permitted to use the Breviarium Romanum in place of the Liturgy of the Hours, as I’m sure I don’t need to tell you. However there are those who, whilst … Continue reading →

Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box | 17 Comments