Daily Archives: 21 March 2010

Fr. Paul Marx, RIP

Posted on 21 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The great pro-life warrior Fr. Paul Marx passed away.
May he rest in peace.

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Registrations

Posted on 21 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I just approved many registrations.  I had not been able to check them easily for a couple days.
I approved many registrations, not all.   
Just think of the translation of pro multis… for many, not for all.

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Fr. Blake on a fundamental problem in the Church in Ireland

Posted on 21 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend the great Fr. Blake, P.P. of Brighton’s St. Mary Magdalen posted this good piece:
Ten years ago the great discussion was should the emphasis in the Church be on the local Church pushed by Kaspar or on the Universal … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS POLL: covering Crosses, images, today

Posted on 21 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It is a traditional practice in the Latin Church to continue our deprivation, to continue our liturgical dying as we move closer to the Sacred Triduum, by covering over Crosses, statues and images, often in purple coverings.
This can be done, … Continue reading →

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What the USCCB sent congressional aides

Posted on 21 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I received this, forwarded from a congressional staffer
From: XXXXXXXX
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:15 AM
Subject: xxxxxxx Note From the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on “Fixing” Abortion Funding Problems in the Senate Bill Through Executive Order—Not Possible.
Please find below … Continue reading →

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Here it is in a nutshell, folks

Posted on 21 March 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You are all going to die.
I am going to die.  You are going to die. 
There is no way around it.
When we die, and we will, we will be judged.
Heaven and Hell are the only alternatives.
Both of them are never … Continue reading →

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