The Washington DC blognic will be at
The Dubliner 202.737.3773
520 N Capitol Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001-1510
4-7 pm recommended
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(202) 737-3773
One of the participants is going to call to let them know we are descending on them so there may be a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blognics | Tagged blognic | 23 Comments

23 April: Talk Like Shakespeare Day

Posted on 23 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

An oldie but a perennially valid goody.
Last year a dear friend sent this excellent piece:
In recognition of Shakespeare’s 445th Birthday, this Thursday, April 23, 2009, will be Talk Like Shakespeare Day. Shakespeare is a part of our everyday lives. … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Too Cool, Lighter fare | Tagged Shakespeare | 22 Comments

The Feeder Feed: Old Master Edition

Posted on 23 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am in the National Gallery, gallery 3 enjoying Italian Gothic painting.
Here is a tryptich of Puccio Di Simone and Allegretto Nuzi. The subject is Our Lady Enthroned, the infant Lord enthroned on her.
The Lord had in His firm … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged Christological Goldfinch | 12 Comments

Out and about in D.C.

Posted on 23 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The National Archive has a fine reminder.

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 19 Comments

Instruct Fr. Z in a matter of great importance

Posted on 23 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have decided that I am nearly completely ignorant on a topic of grave importance.
I don’t know much about Country Music.
What provoked this?
I occasionally zoom around on the radio when driving. I hear songs with disgusting content on some … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged Country music | 152 Comments

22 April 2010

NEWS FLASH! Bp. Slattery is to be celebrant in Washington DC

Posted on 22 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I just received noticed that His Excellency Edward Slattery of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has stepped up and will be the celebrant for the Pontifical Mass at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC on Saturday 24 April. … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged Bp. Slattery, Tulsa | 60 Comments

A case about violation of the Seal of Confession in the press

Posted on 22 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the 1983 Code of Canon law 983 §1
The sacramental seal is inviolable; therefore it is absolutely forbidden for a confessor to betray in any way a penitent in words or in any manner and for any reason.
If a priest … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Biased Media Coverage, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill | Tagged confession, Seal, Seal of confession | 33 Comments

The slapping down of a dissident theologian

Posted on 22 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The nice folks at First Things… do you subscribe? … have performed a fine public service – and some smile provoking entertainment – in the form of an open letter from George Weigel to none other than, wait for it, … Continue reading →