Daily Archives: 3 September 2009

A priest reports: “The old Mass goes mainstream”

Posted on 3 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the current number of the Catholic Herald (28 August) there is a piece by "Pastor Iuventus" entitled "The old Mass goes mainstream"
He wrote:
"I returned from Suffolk to attend the training conference [at London Colney] run by the Latin … Continue reading →

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Catholic Herald front and center on “Reform of the Reform”

Posted on 3 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Catholic Herald, the best Catholic weekly in the UK, has a front page piece on the Reform of the Reform of the Church’s liturgy.  It is penned by the wonderfully persistent Anna Arco.
My emphases and comments.
Vatican seeks ‘reformof … Continue reading →

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Sean Card. O’Malley responds to critics of his decisions about the Kennedy funeral

Posted on 3 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Archbishop of Boston, Sean Card. O’Malley, has a blog.   The Cardinal was recently a highly visible participant in the funeral Mass for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA), a decades long promoter of abortion rights.
The Cardinal, no surprise, drew … Continue reading →

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First THURSDAY of the month – plenary indulgence offered

Posted on 3 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Remember!
In this year dedicated to priests and prayer for priests, Holy Church has provided lay people with a special plenary indulgence on first Thursdays of each month.
For the faithful, a plenary indulgence can be obtained on the opening and closing … Continue reading →

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Buy some soap, help some Nuns

Posted on 3 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I picked up from The Anchoress that some Dominican sisters in New Jersey are trying to raise some money by selling… wait for it…
…soap.
Soap is a good thing. 
I am pretty sure this is girly soap, so I urge you … Continue reading →

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Follow @fatherz on Twitter

Posted on 3 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Twitter is turning into a great tool.
CNN is reporting that conservatives have the upper hand over liberals in the use of Twitter.
On that note, if you use Twitter, please consider following me.   @fatherz
Let’s try to get my #tcot rank a … Continue reading →

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A few amused comments on polls

Posted on 3 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We have turned the tide on the nugatory poll about women’s ordination on the website of the Cincinnati newspaper.  GO HERE FOR MY POST.
When I found the poll, 75% of respondents thought the Church should ordain women. 
… Continue reading →

Posted in Linking Back, Mail from priests, POLLS, SESSIUNCULA | 15 Comments