Daily Archives: 17 March 2010

AFP: Man screams abuse at Pope Benedict XVI

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

UPDATE 18 March 12:52 GMT:
A reader sent this:
I read that the AFP communique was disinformation and that the man was shouting against pro-choice groups.
HERE.___________
Pray for the Pope.
He will be more and more under attack of every kind.
From the … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope of Christian Unity, The Last Acceptable Prejudice | 15 Comments

Twitter update: another feed – @FatherZuhlsdorf

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have started another Twitter feed:
@FatherZuhlsdorf
Follow this.
And @fatherz
I will use this new one to follow a great many more people.

Also, sign up with the Google thingy on the left side bar.  I am closing on 400.  Let’s put it out … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 9 Comments

Mass on Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

What a moving formulary for Holy Mass in the older form today.
I am not usually the emotional type when saying Mass.  I really wish that "priestcraft" wasn’t a negative word, because I think priests should firstly attend to their business … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 17 Comments

A reminder

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As I was listening to the news tonight, I tuned into hear Fox News White House correspondent Major Barrett in front of the White House.
As he spoke there was a Cardinal singing unmistakably, brazenly, unselfconsciously, in the background.
Matthew 6:
25    "Therefore … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 12 Comments

WDTPRS POLL! Your progress through Lent: honest assessment

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Passiontide is around the corner.
How are you doing with your Lent?
Your voting is entirely anonymous and, to my knowledge, cannot be traced by me or followed back.
{democracy:47}

Feel free to describe your experience, share or add tips, and give each other … Continue reading →

Posted in LENT, POLLS | Tagged , | 39 Comments

Embarassing treatment of Summorum Pontificum on vatican.va website

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I received a note from a friend of many years in Rome.
I don’t know how many times have I called them to alert them to unbelievable errors in their transcripts and translations, to no avail, despite their reassurances after having … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM | 28 Comments

In preparation for the Feast of St. Joseph

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The current Enchiridion Indulgentiarum #19 attaches an partial indulgence to the following prayer in honor of St. Joseph.
This will also be our Holy Father’s name day.  Pray for him.
Other prayers in honor of St. Joseph also gain a partial indulgence.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Saints: Stories & Symbols | Tagged | 12 Comments

QUAERITUR: Friday Lenten penance on Solemnity of St. Joseph

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Friday is the Solemnity of St. Joseph. I know that according to canon law, solemnities take precedence over any day of penance, at least in ordinary time. Are we still bound to abstinence from meat on March 19? … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, SESSIUNCULA | Tagged | 45 Comments

How to write a news piece on the German abuse scandal and the Pope’s involvement

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We have seen in the MSM some dreadul stories trying to lead readers to think the worst about the Pope without any real evidence.  Insinuation at its worst, for it concerns not just a person, but a sacred person.
Here is … Continue reading →

Posted in The Drill | 10 Comments

Commission for inquiry about Medjugorje

Posted on 17 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From VIS (in my translation):
Communiqué of the Press Office of the Holy See:
International Commission for inquiry about Medjugorje
An international Commission for inquiry on Medjugorje has been set up at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith under the … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged | 13 Comments