Daily Archives: 20 October 2010

Something in the Air, I fear

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Hmmmm
New Macbook Air.

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Which titular churches will the new Cardinals receive?

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Cardinals are the Pope’s special Roman clergy.  Historically they were the deacons and priests of diaconal and presbyteral “titles” (parishes) of Rome, while the cardinal bishops were bishops of little dioceses nearby.   The College of Cardinals is still divided into … Continue reading →

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National Catholic Reporter bitter about CARDINAL Burke (I repeat … CARDINAL)

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Holiness of Our Lord Pope Benedict XVI has seen fit to name Archbishop Raymond Burke a Cardinal of Holy Church.
The National Catholic Fishwrap is not very pleased.
They won’t take the swipe directly.  They use surrogates.
Tom Roberts reprints something from … Continue reading →

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Death of a comet and meteors from Orion

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Spaceweather:
SUNDIVING COMET: A newly-discovered comet is plunging toward the sun for a close encounter it probably will not survive.  The comet is too deep in the sun’s glare for human eyes to pick out, but it is showing up … Continue reading →

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What is your good news?

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Holy Church had some good news today.
Do you have good news of your own?
My good news includes the replacement of the Sabine electrical box, which was so eccentric that it was going to burst into flame at any moment.  I … Continue reading →

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Fr. Sirico’s advice to the Tea Parties

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

With a biretta tip to CatholicVote this is from Fr. Robert Sirico of Acton Institute.  Find the original on The Detroit News.
Tea party must define ideas
Father Robert Sirico
If the recent analysis by the New York Times on the success of … Continue reading →

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Where you are

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is a snap shot of some of the places readers are coming from over the last few minutes.
These are in some cases approximations.  I also cut out vague references such as “United States”.
Lake Mary, Florida
Rootstown, Ohio
Raleigh, North Carolina
Idaho Falls, … Continue reading →

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“Oh won’t you staaaaay… just a little bit longeeeerrr…”

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the UK’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald comes this interested piece to which I add my usual E&C.
The Catholic group in the Church of England’s General Synod has called for traditionalists to stay, claiming that they have the … Continue reading →

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For tech oriented readers: Fr. Z getting rid of an iPhone 3GS

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Anyone want to buy a black 32GB ATT iPhone 3GS with Apple Care still on it (until September 27, 2011)?  It is in great condition.  I have two cases for it, one dark blue, the other Say The Black and … Continue reading →

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Statement from soon-to-be Cardinal Burke

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Archbp. Burke released a statement on having been named Cardinal.
From St. Louis Review:
Statement by Cardinal-designate Raymond L. Burke on the announcement of the consistory for the creation of Cardinals.
I am deeply humbled and honored by the announcement that His Holiness … Continue reading →

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