Monthly Archives: September 2010

30 September 2010

IRELAND 20-22 Oct: TLM Workshop for Priests

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In his pastoral letter to the faithful in Ireland, Our Holy Father said that a return to traditional Catholic practices is necessary.
From a reader:
Seminar for Priests and Seminarians
who would like to learn to celebrate the
Extraordinary Form
of the Latin Rite
or who … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Brick by Brick, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The Campus Telephone Pole | 4 Comments

BLOG RENEWAL: PODCAzT problems – SOLVED

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some people have written today, I don’t know why today especially, that there are problems with some of my older PODCAzTs.
I checked. It looks like #47 and older aren’t loading because they were on a different server. With the change … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 8 Comments

Fr. Z rants about the Corrected Translation.

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

For those of you who missed it, I direct your attention to an important post at The Chant Cafe (whose motto is “Double Shots of Plainsong – No Foam”). I am sure the cafe serves Mystic Monk Coffee, too!
Jeffrey Tucker … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Brick by Brick, Linking Back, Wherein Fr. Z Rants | 49 Comments

Google Translate adds Latin translation tool

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Daily Telegraph:

Google launches Latin translation tool
Google Translate, a service that can instantly translate entire web pages or chunks of text in to another language, has added Latin to its list.
Google Translate supports more than 50 languages, including minority … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged google, Latin | 35 Comments

St. Jerome’s final resting place

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have posted this is years past, but I worked so hard on it when I originally wrote it that I want to get as much mileage out of it as I can. Besides, there are new readers here all … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Posts, Saints: Stories & Symbols | Tagged St. Jerome, St. Mary Major | 4 Comments

QUAERITUR: crossing stole and using maniple in Novus Ordo

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader:
I try to bring into the Novus Ordo as many elements from the old rite as I can, where permitted.
My question is: is it licit for a priest celebrating Mass according to the new rite to cross … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests, Our Catholic Identity, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM | Tagged crossed stole, maniple, stole, Tres abhinc annos | 11 Comments

RATS IN THE RECTORY: The mugs

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Over at the blog Southern Orders I see that Fr. McDonald and Fr. Justin received their new WDTPRS coffee mugs. These are Say The Black (Translation Edition) mugs.

Technorati Tags: deprecatory prayer, Macon, mugs, Rats

Posted in Linking Back, Mail from priests | Tagged deprecatory prayer, Macon, mugs, Rats | Comments Off

29 September 2010

Consistory…. when?

Posted on 29 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

One of these days Pope Benedict will announce a consistory and the names of those whom he intends to make cardinals.
There remains speculation that a consistory might be called for the Solemnity of Christ the King in November. If that … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 49 Comments

BLOG RENEWAL: Full Text in RSS Feed

Posted on 29 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have activated the Full Text option for the RSS feed.
Enjoy the full text along a nice WDTPRS mug of hot Mystic Monk Coffee!

Posted in Just Too Cool | 16 Comments

WDTPRS POLL: What direction do you prefer for the altar?

Posted on 29 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We have had a few entries lately about the position of the altar. Let’s have a quick poll.
Please pick the best answer and share your reasons in the combox, below.
I believe non-registered reader may be able to vote.

Technorati Tags: ad … Continue reading →

Posted in POLLS | Tagged ad Deum, ad orientem, altar, facing the people, versus populum | 34 Comments

QUAERITUR: Can phrase on USCCB website be used against “ad orientem” worship?

Posted on 29 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a seminarian:
I … have recently had some discussions with others in the house about implementing ad orientem style of the Mass. I think that the rubrics are very clear in assuming that the Mass is said ad orientem, regardless … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, The Drill | 17 Comments

2012 … Into the heart of darkness?

Posted on 29 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A few days back the best Catholic weekly in the UK, The Catholic Herald, posted a blurb that the Holy Father might visit Ireland in 2012.
Now I read on CNA:
Four Irish archbishops summoned to Rome to meet apostolic visitors
Rome, Italy, … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged Ireland, Visitation | 10 Comments

The Feeder Feed

Posted on 29 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I haven’t posted much from the feeder, these days.
Right now the baby Goldfinches are buzzing around, making noises like squeaky-toys and incessantly following their parents. They flap their wings, squeak, and beg.

More begging action.

A large flock of turkeys recently changed … Continue reading →

Posted in The Feeder Feed | 11 Comments

Tutorial videos of the new chants for Mass in the Corrected Translation

Posted on 29 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend Mr. Jeffrey Tucker has posted on his blog, Chant Cafe, videos with audio of new chants for the Novus Ordo in English according to the upcoming corrected translation. These are intended as tutorials.
Some people are claiming that the … Continue reading →