Daily Archives: 22 September 2009

reminder

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Before I make some plans for another PODCAzT, I thought I would remind you about the last two.
091 09-09-09 A hymn dissected "Te lucis ante terminum"; don Camillo (Part VI) 090 09-09-05 St. Leo on the beatitudes; the sacred, sacrilege … Continue reading →

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September Ember Day confusion

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some people think the Ember Days were last week.
Some people think they are this week.
In the different versions of the Ordo I have the September Ember Days beginning tomorrow.

So… anyone?
Usually the Ember Days follow the 3rd Sunday in September.  Sunday … Continue reading →

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USCCB’s Social Justice Arm Caught Funding Pro-Abortion/Prostitution Groups

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had some notes from several people about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
I found this story on LifeSiteNews.  I think you should go read it.
Here are the briefest of excerpts of an article by Patrick B. Craine
September 22, … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 52 Comments

SEPTEMBER EQUINOX and SUN SPOTS!

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Space Weather News for Sept. 22, 2009http://spaceweather.com
NEW SUNSPOTS: In a year when the sun has been utterly blank 80% of the time, the sudden emergence of two large sunspots in a single day is a noteworthy event. Today is such … Continue reading →

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Doug Kmiec, Attorney General for Wales… er um… Ambassdor to Malta

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Remember Doug Kmiec?   He is the Catholic law prof who says that Catholics can vote for pro-abortion politicians.
He is now a paid operative of the Obama Administration and drawing a check from the same as Ambassdor to Malta, perhaps the … Continue reading →

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This is one goofy cat

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

And now for something completely different.
This is one goofy cat.

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I dunno folks… but is it possible this critter was dropped on its head too many times?
Corollary: Is it possible to drop cat on its head?
Also: If so, is it possible … Continue reading →

Posted in Lighter fare | 35 Comments

Archbp. Burke: no Communion or funerals for pro-abortion pols because of scandal

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

All during the controversy about Pres. Obama at Notre Dame and also the funeral for Sen. Kennedy I pounded at the issue of the scandal caused by these events, which could have been avoid.
I didn’t object to the President of … Continue reading →

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Brick by brick in St. Louis

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Pope Benedict’s vision, his "Marshall Plan", will not be implemented in a day or a year or even a few years. 
But it is happening.
This "Marshall Plan" revolves around a revitalization of Holy Church’s worship. 
To this end, Pope Benedict … Continue reading →

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Someone… please calm McBrien down before he hurts himself?

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From his platform in Dissenters Weekly (aka NCR), Notre Dame’s Richard McBrien, professor of theology, attacks Pope Benedict’s liturgical vision. 
My emphases and comments.
Reversing the liturgical fieldby Richard McBrien on Sep. 21, 2009
Judging from the comments, some readers thought … Continue reading →

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