Monthly Archives: August 2010

27 August 2010

About St. Monnica: alcohol, death

Here is a link to an oldie PODCAzT about St. Monnica:
044 07-08-27 St. Monica dies, Augustine weeps; Pope Benedict greets American seminarians
From Serge Lancel’s Augustine, the best biography I know of the great Bishop of Hippo (p. 8 ff – … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: important kitchen tools

Here is a change of pace.
A reader recently asked me about necessary cooking tools.
Among the several things which more obvious, good bowls are essential. Sturdy, heat resistant and in different sizes.

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Bl. Teresa of Calcutta saved Card. Comastri’s priesthood

From CNA with my emphases:
Cardinal Comastri recounts how Mother Teresa saved his priesthood
Rome, Italy, Aug 26, 2010 / 05:46 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica remembered at Mass on Thursday how a promise he made … Continue reading

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26 August 2010

Anyone having internet problems today?

Earlier today, on and off, I had some real problems with use of the internet.  Some sites wouldn’t load, and others would.  I had particular problems with loading anything from a Google search.
Did you have this experience?  Did something happen … Continue reading

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New “Roman Missal” edition of the “Say The Black – Do The Red” coffee mug!

I just received the very first edition of the Say The Black – Do The Red "New Roman Missal" edition coffee mug.
It is slightly different from the standard edition in that I not only add the obviously added text, I … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: priest roams around to preach

From a reader:
We have a new pastor, and I am trying desperately to acclimatize myself to his liturgical style.  I’m wondering which things I should be concerned about and which I should just deal with.
1. When he give his … Continue reading

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“If you aren’t a conservative by the time you are 40, you don’t have a brain”

My friend The Motley Monk has an interesting insight (me emphases and comments:
Most people surely have heard the aphorism, "If you aren’t a liberal when you are 20, you don’t have a heart….but if you aren’t a conservative by the … Continue reading

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25 August 2010

How to deal with frustration

This afternoon I was pretty frustrated, due to blog problems, and also due to a break down in communication with someone.  Therefore, I took my frustrations out on some garden produce.

What to do?  In case of doubt, make pasta.
How about … Continue reading

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SSPX Superior Bp. Fellay v. SSPX Bp. Williamson

Brian Mershon posted at the site of The Remnant a story concerning the reaction of the SSPX’s Superior Bp. Bernard Fellay to the remarks published (made public) by SSPX Bp. Richard Williamson (which I examined here).
Let’s have a look with … Continue reading

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“Oremus Pro Pontifice” stuff and store

REQUEST: If you have ordered or received some of these buttons or mugs, etc., or any other Z-stuff – could you send photos?  Also, send a note if any of these has started or helped a … Continue reading

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How to refute “I was born this way and therefore it is okay” argument

As you know I posted about the controversial back and forth in the Diocese of El Paso.
I have just watch a video of a TV "debate" between Fr. Rodriguez and a homosexual activist.
The activist put forward the usual cant: Jesus … Continue reading

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Detroit 26 Sept – Benefit Dinner for Call To Holiness

If you are in the Detroit, or even if you are farther away, you might pencil in 26 September.
You may have heard of the Call To Holiness Conferences held annually in the Detroit area.   These conferences serve as a faithful … Continue reading

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24 August 2010

Not just the anniversary of martyrdom of St. Bartholomew

Today is not just the anniversary of martyrdom of St. Bartholomew
In 79 A.D. — Vesuvius erupted, burying Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae
In 410 A.D. — Alaric sacked Rome

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The Feeder Feed: feathers

Some shots from the feeder.
I have taken to calling this one Moses.

This is not a molting thing. 
This bird has been coming for a long time and has always had these little tufts.

Hummingbirds are also interested in … Continue reading

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24 Aug: Bartholomew, Apostle – and a menu suggestion

I have an affection for today’s saint not only for the way in which he died (a way of being treated familiar to many priests of more traditional leaning) but also because my first ecclesiastical office was … Continue reading

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