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Monthly Archives: December 2010
22 December 2010
We have seen this movie before, and it ain’t The Bells of St. Mary’s.
We have seen this movie before, and it ain’t The Bells of St. Mary’s.
The conflict in Phoenix between Bp. Thomas Olmsted and St. Joseph’s Hospital exemplifies a deeper problem, which more and more is going to tear the unity of … Continue reading
Irony
In the leak industry the table turns pretty quickly.
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange turns on the Guardian after paper leaks info on his alleged sexual assault
BY Aliyah Shahid
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Old friends are quickly becoming Julian Assange’s new enemies.
The founder of the … Continue reading
Brick by brick in Williamston, MI
For your Brick by Brick file… from a reader:
After decades with no crucifix and no tabernacle in the sanctuary (other than a processional cross), both were installed this week in anticipation of the Christmas season. This is a temporary solution, … Continue reading
21 December 2010
St. Joseph’s in Phoenix: a note about their “follow” list on Twitter
As the problem in Phoenix with St. Joseph’s Formerly Catholic Hospital develops, I went to look at their St. Joseph’s Twitter feed.
You can’t read too much into the list of followers, because you don’t know what sort of person is … Continue reading
POLL ALERT! Phoenix Hospital and its “Catholic” status!
This poll is presently underway on the site azfamily.com.
If you are so inclined, you might offer your opinion. CLICK HERE.
The results as of 1914 GMT:
UPDATE: 22 Dec 1759 GMT:
Technorati Tags: abortion, Arizona, Bp. Olmsted, Phoenix, poll
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, Our Catholic Identity, POLLS, The future and our choices
Tagged abortion, Arizona, Bp. Olmsted, Phoenix, poll
36 Comments
FCC Approves Plan to Regulate Internet
Who knows… watch for the reaction.
FCC Approves Plan to Regulate Internet
Posted in The future and our choices
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The day so far…
Busy day!
Cong. for Doctrine of the Faith issues a note: On the trivilization of sexuality – Regarding certain interpretations of “Light of the World”
ANOTHER PONTIFICAL MASS at the National Shrine in Washington DC!
Phoenix: Bp. Olmsted strips St. Joseph’s Hospital of … Continue reading
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Phoenix: Bp. Olmsted strips St. Joseph’s Hospital of its Catholic status
And now we will get to watch the CINOs go bananas. Who will be the first to throw a nutty tantrum about the nerve of that bishop in some fly-over state to undermine health care for the poor, to continue … Continue reading
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged abortion, Bp. Olmstead, Phoenix
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ANOTHER PONTIFICAL MASS at the National Shrine in Washington DC!
You all remember the spectacular Pontifical Mass last April at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Bp. Slattery of Tulsa was celebrant and gave that spectacular sermon.. It was broadcast on EWTN and the undersigned was one of the … Continue reading
Cong. for Doctrine of the Faith issues a note: On the trivilization of sexuality – Regarding certain interpretations of “Light of the World”
The Holy See’ Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued a clarification about the Holy Father’s comments about HIV and condoms made in his book interview Light of the World: The Pope, the Church and the Signs of … Continue reading
Lost and found
You never know what you are going to find.
This is a great video.
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20 December 2010
Miracle Near 34th Street: My and your Christmas plans. WDTPRS POLL ALERT!
There is a POLL at the end!
Where will you be for Christmas this year and at which Mass do you plan to assist?
For Christmas this year, I will again be in New York City to celebrate the Miracle Near … Continue reading
RECENT POSTS
First… RADIO SABINA has some music for Advent and some views of the feeders. There is also a chaplet of the Rosary in Latin that cycles through.
Then… may I ask you to follow me on Twitter if you don’t … Continue reading
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QUAERITUR: obligation to go to Christmas Mass twice so as to bring the squeakers
From a reader:
My wife and I this year were going to attend Midnight Mass this year. My father was going to stay at our house to watch our 2 and 1 year olds since they will be sleeping. … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: confession during Mass, not just before
In a comment under another entry, a reader asked:
I have been told by some older folks that this was a very common practice at all Masses in years past. Is this no longer allowed in the NO … Continue reading
























