Monthly Archives: December 2009

The turning point

Posted on 22 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Did you notice that as of yesterday, in the northern hemisphere at least, it is now … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 12 Comments

Working on the road to NYC

Posted on 22 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Working on the road requires light gizmos! I can usually work from my phone. … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 7 Comments

WDTPRS – 22 December COLLECT (2002MR)

Posted on 22 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We are closing in on our goal.   Let’s look at the Collect for 22 December in … Continue reading →

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Michael O’Brien on “Twilight”: modern man’s futile flight from conscience

Posted on 22 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I think Michael O’Brien’s new piece (12/19/09) on "Twilight" and its popularity is a … Continue reading →

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Dust up in Japan over new translation

Posted on 21 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the UK’s weekly liberal fishwrap The Tablet (aka The Pill aka RU486) there is a … Continue reading →

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POLL ALERT: Le Figaro on Ven. Pius XII … AUX ARMES!

Posted on 21 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Aux armes, citoyens!
In another entry I asked you readers to keep your eyes peeled … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: priest says not to lift the chasuble during TLM

Posted on 21 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Our TLM priest has asked the altar servers not to lift his chasuble during … Continue reading →

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How wouldst thou vote in our “Thou v. You” poll?

Posted on 20 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Maybe we could have a petition…. "What if we just said ‘Thee’?" …  How … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 49 Comments

Avenging elephants in India didn’t forget

Posted on 20 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The great pastor of Blackfen, His Hermeneuticalness, has an interesting post:
Last July, as you may remember, … Continue reading →

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Sen. Nelson sold himself

Posted on 20 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Sen. Nelson (D-NE) gets from Pres. Obama and Sen. Reid (D-NV) federal money for Medicaid … … Continue reading →

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