Daily Archives: 9 August 2010

Another note about UPS units

Posted on 9 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have had another nasty surprise.  I have written elsewhere about the need for UPS units.
A large UPS unit that was playing a critical role in my network was done in at some point, I am guessing a recent storm … Continue reading →

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Prayer request

Posted on 9 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

May I request your prayers for a few personal points?
First, I feel as if I may be coming down with something. 
Second, I had some car trouble today: please let it not be serious.  (I think you can pray for … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Priest in confession doesn’t ask for Act of Contrition

Posted on 9 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
My parish pastor forgets to ask me to say the Act of Contrition after I’ve finished my Confession.  (I should note that he is from Cuba and that he does not speak English well at all, although he … Continue reading →

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Webcams: R.I.P.

Posted on 9 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The webcams for the birdfeeders… the cams I had outside… survived the elements for a long time.
They died in a recent storm.
Only the internal cams are left.   I have pointed them to the small feeder attached to my office window, … Continue reading →

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Card. Canizares suggests lowering age of First Holy Communion?

Posted on 9 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is worth a discussion.
I am not sure, but perhaps His Eminence is overly optimistic about the state of catechism today and the competence, therefore, of most parents to catechize their very young children?  
They need to be prepared for … Continue reading →

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