Daily Archives: 24 September 2010

RATS IN THE RECTORY! Of priests and rodents: Part 2

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Remember these guys?  Here are some priests in Georgia suffering from a home invasion.
By rats.
Check the blog Southern Orders.
The latest in the saga:
This is rat central and I have an update for you on the rectory wanderings of Ben and … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Posts, Linking Back, Mail from priests | 44 Comments

Tonight’s irony packed supper

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It being an Ember Friday I ate rather little today, and I am avoiding meat.
So, I thought to prime myself for a workout tonight with some pasta and things from the garden.
I picked a mess of these little bitty tomatoes.

What … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Fr. Z's Kitchen | Tagged | 32 Comments

Madison, WI 1-2 Oct: Sacred Music Workshop

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There will be a workshop on Sacred Music in the Diocese of Madison, WI on 1-2 October, Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.  Use that link for concrete information about schedules, etc.
The workshop is entitled “A treasure of inestimable value”, which … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Brick by Brick, The Campus Telephone Pole | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Archbp. Chaput to conference of religion journalists

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a long piece on CNA about an address given by His Excellency Most Rev. Charles Chaput of Denver.  Here are some snips with my emphases and comments:
Prejudiced journalism ‘diminishes public life,’ warns Archbishop Chaput
Denver, Colo., Sep 24, 2010 … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA, The Drill, The Last Acceptable Prejudice | Tagged | 4 Comments

Outstanding analysis of Papal Visit by Samuel Gregg

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In another entry, I suggested that I needed better analysis of Benedict XVI’s visit to the UK.
Lupus in fabula, is I believe the customary phrase.
This comes from Samuel Gregg of the Acton Institute, and one of the smarter writers I … Continue reading →

Posted in Caption Call, Classic Posts, Fr. Z KUDOS, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, Pope of Christian Unity, The Drill, The future and our choices | 18 Comments

POLL ALERT: WSJ on clerical celibacy

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Wall Street Journal is running a little poll on the issue of celibacy.

And the results at the time of this writing:

UPDATE 20:24 GMT:

UPDATE 22:35 GMT:

UPDATE 25 Sept 12:27 GMT:

It seems that the poll has moved somewhat since the original … Continue reading →

Posted in POLLS | Tagged , | 55 Comments

Anglican newspaper’s view of the Pope’s visit

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In conversations with smart people I know, we have been thinking over the Papal Visit to Scotland and England. We have been parsing also the news coverage after the event.
Not great analysis. We have seen stories, but not … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope of Christian Unity, The Drill | Tagged | 5 Comments

BLOG RENEWAL UPDATE

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

ANOTHER UPDATE:

I fixed the “threaded” or “nested” comments feature.
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I added links at the bottom of each entry so that you can email, print, and share posts to various social networking sites.  I added just a few social networking sites … Continue reading →

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Will Anglicans find a Catholic home by the end of the year?

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity.
As Pope of Christian Unity he issued Anglicanorum coetibus which provides for ecclesial structures for traditionally-minded Anglicans seeking communion with the Catholic Church.
This was in the background during the Holy Father’s recent visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope of Christian Unity, SESSIUNCULA | Tagged , | 9 Comments

QUAERITUR: Can choir director teach a song at homily time?

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I am a choir director and my pastor would like me to teach the congregation a song during the homily. He will introduce me and I come to the front and take over from there. I am uncomfortable … Continue reading →

Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box | Tagged , | 17 Comments