Monthly Archives: September 2009

Brick by brick in St. Louis

Pope Benedict’s vision, his "Marshall Plan", will not be implemented in a day or a year … Continue reading

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Someone… please calm McBrien down before he hurts himself?

From his platform in Dissenters Weekly (aka NCR), Notre Dame’s Richard McBrien, professor of theology, attacks … Continue reading

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Late summer evening

I don’t think there will be many more evenings like this.

The three bonsai trees.

Can you believe … Continue reading

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webcam problem

I have noticed that, for quite a while, I haven’t been able to get rid of … Continue reading

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The Feeder Feed

There are zillions of Goldfinches around right now.  Their young are all squeaking for attention like … Continue reading

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Destin, FL: dog at Mass

I was alerted by several people to the following.
In Destin, FL, the parish priest involved his … Continue reading

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Pope Benedict to new bishops: Care for priests!

From CNA:
Bishops receive advice from Pope on caring for priests
Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Sep 21, 2009 … Continue reading

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Card. Cipriani again! Communion on the tongue, kneeling. “Our souls are at stake.”

Remember the story from 23 August about Cardinal Cipriani in Lima, Peru?
Cardinal Cipriani wants

a communion plate … Continue reading

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Petition to Notre Dame Pres. Fr. Jenkins: Please drop the charges again pro-lifers

From TFP Student Action:
URGENT petition to Notre Dame: Please drop the chargesBy TFP Student Action   September … Continue reading

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“I cover my head when I worship.”

From KansasCity.com comes this, with my emphases and comments.
Never mind the problems with terminology, dig right … Continue reading

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