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Monthly Archives: October 2009
28 October 2009
Viguzzuolo: Christ the King
From the parish church of "Beat Vergine Assunta" in Viguzzuolo, in the Diocese of Tortona, the pastor, Fr. Gino Bava demonstrates to the world that your church doesn’t have to be huge for there to be a Solemn Mass in … Continue reading
27 October 2009
Kingston, Ontario – 6 Nov: Juventutem – TLM
From a priest reader:
The Kingston chapter of Juventutem, a group of youth attached to the Roman traditions of the Catholic Church, has organized a special celebration of Mass (Missa Cantata) in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite for the … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick
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Some recent posts of interest
Some recent posts not to miss:
Whose ecumenism? (IMPORTANT)
All Souls, 1st Thursday, Year for Priests: A PROJECT
The Nuns’ Story? (about the attack by NYT’s Mo Dowd on Pope Benedict)
“The Anglican experiment … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
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Bill O’Reilly on Bp. Tobin’s Rep. Kennedy smackdown
Did any of you see Bill O’Reilly’s show on FNC last night?
He had a segment on Bp. Tobin of Providence who recently slapped down Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI).
In a CNA story we learn that last Friday Bp. Tobin explained the … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
20 Comments
Soap Sisters UPDATE
I have written before about the Sisters who sell soap. And worthy soap it is too.
Just a reminder.
Also, they are peddling some new stuff and they are bubbly with enthusiasm.
The Soap Sisters have been busy in our expanded soap department. … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
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A report on the SSPX/Holy See meeting
Our friends at Rorate did some heavy lifting for us today about the talks between the SSPX and the Holy See. Drawing on the intrepid Andrea Tornielli’s piece on the same (which I simply don’t have time to translate) we … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick, SESSIUNCULA
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NYC: 2 Nov – Solemn Pontifical Requiem at the Faldstool
A friend alerted me to the following:
There will be a Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass at the faldstool for All Souls Day in Manhattan (37th St. and Broadway) at the Church of the Holy Innocents, Monday, November 2nd at 6:30 PM. … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
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UNA VOCE…. Cuba!
Did you know that there are Catholics in Cuba who desire the older, traditional form of the Roman Rite?
Check this.
Una Voce is an international group with local and regional chapters. It is dedicated to the cause of traditional Catholic liturgy.
Posted in Brick by Brick
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Blackfriars TLM for the English Martyrs
There are some very beautiful photos at Godzdogz of a TLM celebrated at Blackfriars, London for the feast of the English Martyrs.
Here is a sample.
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The enemy of my enemy?
The wonderful and persistent Anna Arco of England’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald, has an amusing observation about Mo Dowd’s Sunday contribution to anti-Catholic bigotry.
Thus, Anna:
It is a rare occasion that finds Fr John Zuhlsdorf of What does the … Continue reading
Posted in Linking Back, The Drill
Tagged America, Anna Arco, Maureen Dowd, Michael Sean Winters
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Ares Launch and Moon Trivia
I am watching the launch of Ares via NASA TV.
While watching I am chatting with a friend in Rome.
He just reminded me that the Moon is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Rome.
When man colonizes the moon and they … Continue reading
Posted in Just Too Cool
23 Comments
26 October 2009
QUAERITUR: Latin Rite Catholics attending Eastern Catholic Liturgy
From a reader:
If you are a Catholic of the Latin Rite in an area where there is a Latin Rite church & an Eastern Rite church, might you attend Mass & receive communion in the Eastern Rite church or must … Continue reading
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box
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Brick by brick in Philadelphia
From a reader:
"Beginning this past Sunday St. Paul’s Church, Christian Street in Philadelphia began having a weekly Latin Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. The parish is located in South Philadelphia and encompasses both St. Paul’s Church … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick
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Dialogue begins with Society of St. Pius X
From CNA:
Vatican begins dialogue with Society of St. Pius X
Vatican City, Oct 26, 2009 / 02:23 pm (CNA).- A meeting today between representatives of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) and officials from the Vatican identified the doctrinal differences … Continue reading
Kids may not know “ineffable” but they sure know how to treat it!
So much of what people send me is simply dreadful.
Here is a nice piece to lift the spirit!
[9-year old X's] 7-year old sister needed a monstrance for her St. Clare costume (for the parish festival alternative to Halloween on Sat. … Continue reading























