Monthly Archives: August 2010

QUAERITUR: Where did Mass “facing the people” come from?

Posted on 18 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We should network our brain power for this.  Father’s tired.
From a reader:
I once wrote (by invitation) … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: “self-service” from the chalice

Posted on 18 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader, edited:
Last night I was scandalised, apart from the usual "inclusive" language that the … Continue reading →

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Another technical question: back ups and restores

Posted on 18 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Those who do a lot of work with a computer may know the old phrase, "Jesus … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes | 29 Comments

“Don’t equate women priests with pedophiles.” Welllll… Okay!

Posted on 18 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is from Diogenes at Off The Record:
Janice Sevre-Duszynska, who identifies herself as a "Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

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America Magazine: Pastor Apologizes for Vatican’s “Insensitive” Words

Posted on 18 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From America Magazine with my emphases and comments:
Pastor Apologizes for Vatican’s "Insensitive" WordsAugust 18, 2010James … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI: First Communion at “age of reason”

Posted on 18 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNA:
Benedict XVI affirms first communion for children at age of reason
Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 18, … Continue reading →

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A Preferential Option for the Poor Ignoramuses

Posted on 18 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a new blog The Motley Monk (which also has some food posts, btw).   There … Continue reading →

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Mexican Bishops on Supreme Court about same-sex “unions”

Posted on 17 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNA:
Bishops of Mexico: Homosexual adoption an attack on natural order
Mexico City, Mexico, Aug 17, 2010 … Continue reading →

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Help! I need technical advice!

Posted on 17 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I need help from you knowledgeable readers.
Is there any software that will allow me to record … Continue reading →

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Why are groups of liberal Catholics splitting from their bishops?

Posted on 17 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Schism and disobedience, undermining one’s ecclesial identity, are hardly new in the Church.
Still, I have noticed … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Catholic Identity | Tagged | 79 Comments