Monthly Archives: September 2009

Helpful… for a while, at least

Posted on 28 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I found this helpful critter curled up in my garage.
I would welcome a whole nest of snakes in the garage or around the grounds to keep down the number of nice juicy chipmunks hanging about.
Sadly he…she?… picked the wrong place … Continue reading →

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Translation of piece about Card. Castrillon and Bp. Arborelius available

Posted on 28 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At Forma et Fides there is now a translation of the piece about the response of Card. Castrillion in the wake of the claims by Bp. Arborelius.

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un- – - – - tethered

Posted on 27 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Astronomy Pic of the Day:

Explanation: At about 100 meters from the cargo bay of the space shuttle Challenger, Bruce McCandless II was further out than anyone had ever been before. Guided by a Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU), astronaut McCandless, … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS: 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted on 27 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time:
COLLECT – (2002MR): Deus, qui omnipotentiam tuam parcendo maxime et miserando manifestas, gratiam tuam super nos indesinenter infunde, ut, ad tua promissa currentes, caelestium bonorum facias esse consortes.   This was, in a slightly different form, … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict to Czechs: resist relativism

Posted on 27 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Holiness is on an Apostolic journey to the Czech Republic.  CNA has a story:

Visit to the Czech RepublicPope encourages Catholics to respond to increasing relativism
Prague, Czech Republic, Sep 26, 2009 / 02:55 pm (CNA).- Speaking late in afternoon on … Continue reading →

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MN Catholic Conference: health care “flows from the sanctity of human life”

Posted on 27 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNA with my emphases:
Right to health care is grounded in sanctity of human life, U.S. bishops consistently hold
Minneapolis, Minn., Sep 27, 2009 / 02:54 am (CNA).- The Catholic bishops of the United States have continually emphasized that the right … Continue reading →

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URGENT PRAYER REQUEST: mother dying, unborn child in danger

Posted on 26 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A long-time friend and long-time participant here sent me this:
    I received this from a good friend of mine.     PLEASE PRAY FOR MRS. ALICIA ___. SHE IS PREGNANT WITH HER 11th CHILD AND ONLY HAS 6 WEEKS TO LIVE … Continue reading →

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Help the Cathedral of St. Paul

Posted on 26 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Stella Borealis, news of the Cathedral of my home town.
Folks, I think St. Paul Cathedral may be the most spectacular cathedral church in the United States.   It is worthy of your attention even if you are not from around … Continue reading →

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Do you have good news?

Posted on 26 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

How about letting us know what is going on with you?
Any good news?

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Polish Priest Fined for Comparing Abortion to Holocaust

Posted on 26 September 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Did you see this?
Here is a very brief excerpt:
Polish Priest Fined for Comparing Abortion to Holocaust
 
 
By Patrick B. Craine
KATOWICE, Poland, September 23, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In a ruling that Church leaders are calling a serious infringement of freedom of … Continue reading →

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