Monthly Archives: January 2011

17 January 2011

What are deacons really for?

Posted on 17 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It seems these days that I am writing fairly often about matters concerning deacons.
I was alerted to a post on the blog of the learnéd Anglican Fr. Hunwicke‘s site.
My emphases and comments:
I recently heard a immensely depressing sermon … … Continue reading →

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First fruits of Anglicanorum coetibus

Posted on 17 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At the site of the Ordinariate Portal there is a photo of one of the former Anglican Bishop saying his first Mass.  He is, of course, now a Catholic priest.
Fr. Andrew Burnham said Mass for the first time at the … Continue reading →

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Of star gazing and tattoo removal

Posted on 17 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I heard about this last week, but never got around to it.
From The Irish Times:
Zodiac now 13-strong as Ophiuchus signs in
The Irish Times
CÍAN NIHILL
THINK YOU’RE a Pisces? Think again, because the star sign you thought was yours may be incorrect. … Continue reading →

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Good news, please

Posted on 17 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Shall we start a new work week with some of your good news?

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16 January 2011

Westminster Cathedral: hordes, throngs, mobs demanding ordination of women

Posted on 16 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Mulier Fortis has an amusing note in her post about the ordination of the former Anglican bishops.
I was slightly amused to see this photo on Facebook. The hordes of supporters calling for the Holy Father to ordain women…

…almost outnumbered by … Continue reading →

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PODCAzT 115: Singing the Eucharistic Prayer; Fr. Z sings and rants

Posted on 16 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Inspired by a reader’s email question, I dug out my volume of the Ordo Missae in cantu to talk about and then sing the Roman Canon, 1st Eucharistic Prayer, in Latin.  So, this is also a PRAYERCAzT and an ASK … Continue reading →

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Sunday Supper: guest spot

Posted on 16 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I haven’t posted any Sunday Supper entries for a while, for various reasons (none of which being “I forgot”).
Today, however, I want to bring to your attention a great idea I saw in the “Power Player of the Week” segment … Continue reading →

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Tech question for readers

Posted on 16 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Do any of you have experience with cellular phone signal boosters/extenders?

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Memento mori.

Posted on 16 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Via the Laudator:
Epictetus, Discourses 3.5.5-6 (tr. W.A. Oldfather):
Do you not know that disease and death needs must overtake us, no matter what we are doing? They overtake the farmer at his work in the fields, the … Continue reading →

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15 January 2011

Dotting your i’s

Posted on 15 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is one of those things that makes you glad you are American.
I have seen Script Ohio a couple times, though many many years ago.  I thought then it was one of the spiffiest things I had ever seen.
Enjoy!

And now … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Which edition of the Roman Breviary?

Posted on 15 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Keeping this short, which version of the Breviary does the FSSP use?
And how could I find a set?
Since I do not belong to the FSSP, I am not the one to ask.
However, I suspect that, now this is … Continue reading →

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The Feeder Feed: snowy and cold edition

Posted on 15 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Z-Cam & Radio Sabina,I haven’t posted about the feeder lately.
Here are a few of the latest shots.
It is cold and snowy here.  As a result the birds are eating a great deal.
When don’t they eat a lot?

There are lots of … Continue reading →

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Do I hear an “Amen!”?

Posted on 15 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE STATEMENT ABOUT THE PERSONAL ORDINARIATE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM IN ENGLAND AND WALES
In accordance with the provisions of the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum coetibus of Pope [of Christian Unity] Benedict XVI (November 4, … Continue reading →

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NYC 30 Jan – Martin Mosebach – “The Old Roman Missal: Loss and Rediscovery”

Posted on 15 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Mark your calendar for two events, in NYC and in nearby Norwalk, CT.
Martin Mosebach, author of The Heresy of Formlessness, will be giving talks following celebrations of Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form.
New York
Solemn Mass:    Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Lecture:    “The … Continue reading →

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A new (really old) way of thinking about the ‘Our Father’ at Mass

Posted on 15 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In ancient times, fewer prayers and rites surrounded the reception of the Eucharist. By the time of St. Augustine of Hippo (+430), the recitation of the Pater Noster or Lord’s Prayer was a regular feature of Mass.  He often mentions … Continue reading →

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