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Monthly Archives: August 2010
16 August 2010
QUAERITUR: Pastor tells me, a deacon, to omit dalmatic on weekdays
From a reader:
I am a transitional deacon on pastoral placement. Please include me in your prayers for thorough preparation for the priesthood. [Will do.] The Parish Priest has said that I should not wear the dalmatic for weekday Masses. When … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged dalmatic, deacon
36 Comments
Richard McBrien’s latest: pure gift
Imagine this if you can… but I saw something a little weird in Richard McBrien’s most recent blurb in the National Catholic Fishwrap.
McBrien’s piece is about Popes of the 20th Century!
As you might guess, he points out their deficiencies.
Highlights:
Leo … Continue reading
Sister Act
I read the National Catholic Fishwrap piece about the change of sisterly presidency of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.
They had their rite of farewelling and leadershiping for the outgoing prez.
What the hell is this? Star Trek?
Technorati Tags: LCWR
QUAERITUR: bishop won’t allow choir to be in choir loft
From a reader:
Our priest wanted to move the choir loft into the open attic space at the back of our church (over the narthex), [the logical place for a choir loft] but he said the bishop would not let him … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged choir, choir loft
46 Comments
The Feeder Feed and a saint who couldn’t stand another saint
I haven’t posted anything about the feeder activity lately.
Here is an action shot!
This Blue Jay does not like the other flying competition.
Mr. Indigo Bunting likes millet.
A nice shot of a young female Oriole. Most of … Continue reading
15 August 2010
The Assumption – from the Patristic Rosary Project
Here is a resumption of my entry in the 2006 Patristic Rosary Project for the:
4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption
We do not know for sure if the Blessed Virgin Mary died and was assumed body and soul into heaven … Continue reading
14 August 2010
If all time is eternally present, All time is unredeemable.
I picked up from Sandro Magister that there is under construction in Mecca a huge building which will be second in height (600m) to the tower in Dubai.
The building in Mecca will have 4 clocks, each, as they advertise, 5 … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
50 Comments
SUNDAY SUPPER: A Dangerous Liaison!
I sometimes post about my Sunday Supper preparations. I think people should make something good and eat together on Sundays.
However, I have been feeling dreadful for a few days and the thought of food has left me … less than … Continue reading
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, SESSIUNCULA
14 Comments
Do good confessions lead to good vocations?
Once again I direct your attention to the blog of a friend, Fr. Bill Baer in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis who posted an entry with an interested premise.
Here it is, with severe editing and my emphases. You … Continue reading
13 August 2010
Fr. Pfleger continues to amaze
Remember the wacko Fr. Pfleger in Chicago?
I may be feeling wretched this evening, but I got a good laugh out of this.
Put down anything you may be reading. Really… right now. Put it down.
(Oh… how I am hoping this is … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
42 Comments
When womenpriests and nixed-Prop 8 attack!
I am sure you saw my posts on Rosemary Reuther’s article in the NCR: Women’s ordination hits a snag! and CA Judge denies stay of his own ruling that Prop 8 is … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
6 Comments
Fr. Z in a morbid rant
Maybe it is just because I have not been feeling well, maybe I am just feeling morbid. This story got my attention to the point I thought I would post it.
From CathNews.com:
Cremation by water approved by Church … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
41 Comments
Prayer requests
First, I would appreciate some prayers for myself. I am dealing with something pretty uncomfortable right now and hope it’ll be better today, please God.
I have had a lot of requests for prayer from people by email. Whenever I get … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
43 Comments
