Monthly Archives: September 2009

WDTPRS: Unspeakable Angelic Collect

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader sent a note about the upcoming Collect for the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, 2 Oct.COLLECT:Deus, qui ineffabili providentiasanctos angelos tuosad nostram custodiam mittere dignaris:largire supplicibus tuis:et eorum semper protectione defendi,et aeterna societate gaudere.
Even oblique or indirect … Continue reading →

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nimrods against crucifixes

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend Patrick Madrid posted a story about a fellow in St. Louis, MO, a Catholic, who has a crucifix on display in his grocery store.
Freedom hating and generally obtuse "atheists" are complaining.
You know… the more I hear … Continue reading →

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Mpls Star-Tribune article on parish closures: the wierdos weigh in

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the Minneapolis daily Star-Tribune there is an article on some plans underway in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis which may result in parish closings.
You should see the comments appended to the article.
There are some deeply anti-Catholic bigots … Continue reading →

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30 Sept: St. Jerome – where is he buried?

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I posted this last year, but a) there are new readers now and b) I put so much work into it that it deserves recycling on this feast of St. Jerome.
Some time ago, there was a discussion on one of … Continue reading →

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Pope Urges Priests to Use Communications Media

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From ZENIT:

Pope Urges Priests to Use Communications Media
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 29, 2009 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI has chosen to dedicate World Communications Day 2010 to the theme "The priest and pastoral ministry in a digital world: new media at the service … Continue reading →

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Sen. Hatch’s amendment shot down

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I understand that Sen. Orrin Hatch’s (R-UT) amendment to Sen. Backus’ bill was voted down in the Senate Finance Committee.
The amendment would have prohibited federal funding of abortion in a way that is more lasting than the "Hyde Amendment" (which … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: antique chalices

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
A classmate of mine is about to be ordained to the priesthood.  I’m trying to find an antique chalice for him.  Do you know any merchants who sell antique chalices?
Anyone?

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BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER
VATICAN CITY, 30 SEP 2009 (VIS) – Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for October is: "That Sunday may be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the risen Lord, participating in the … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: cleaning up an old thurible and giving it to parish as incentive

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
First let me say I am a long time reader of your blog. Thank you for all that you do.
A few years ago I found a brass censer on eBay which I bought. The exterior is quite … Continue reading →

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From a reader in the Czech Republic about papal trip

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A note from a reader in the Czech Republic:
I come from the Czech republic and I am quite frustrated that the pope`s visit gets such a negative response in the English blogs – or no response at all… In reality, … Continue reading →

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