Daily Archives: 9 April 2010

Of Private Mythologies and Indigo Buntings

Posted on 9 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am waiting for the Indigo Buntings to arrive.  Thanks to a couple recent donations, I have a special feeder out for them with millet seed, which they prefer.
I also found this nice piece on the blog Anecdotal Evidence. 
It … Continue reading →

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The editorial offices of Hell’s Bible

Posted on 9 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It looks as if at least one editorial cartoonist has gone my point about Hell’s Bible.

I am not sure who did that cartoon, but I would like to buy him a beer.
UPDATE 1400 GMT:
Your readers amaze me.  No sooner do … Continue reading →

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Pius XII … er um… Homer… er um… someone nodded

Posted on 9 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Homer nods all over the place.  He can nod at times even in papal documents… or at least the online versions of papal documents on the Vatican website.
A reader caught this blooper, which given the recent climate of hostility being … Continue reading →

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Springtime for priestesses in the Diocese of Springfield

Posted on 9 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I received this from a reader by e-mail.  I had to do a double-take.
The story is on the site of the Intelligencer of Edwarsville, IL in the Diocese of Springfield.
Easter Vigil
Published: Monday, April 5, 2010 10:53 AM CDTPhoto by Rachael … Continue reading →

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The Pfleger-ization of the Catholic Church… in Chicago

Posted on 9 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On Real Clear Politics I found this piece by conservative pundette Michele Malkin about some current liberalizing temdencies in the Catholic Church.
My emphases and comments.
April 9, 2010 The Pfleger-ization of the Catholic Church By Michelle Malkin
So much … Continue reading →

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