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Monthly Archives: March 2011
31 March 2011
Sr. Johnson responds to the USCCB!
I posted about the USCCB’s Doctrine Committee and their examination of Sr. Elizabeth Johnson’s book on the Trinity which seems to be heretical.
NCFishwrap covered this too. Bottom line: Feminist theologian = good. USCCB Doctrine Committee = bad.
Sr. Johnson, CSJ, has … Continue reading
Drive through confessionals – WDTPRS POLL
We have talked about iPad Roman Missals on the altar. We have talked about ATMs in the narthex of church’s for your weekly donations. We have talked about electric vigil lights, and recorded music, and microphones, hand sanitizer at Communion. … Continue reading
Of Popes, Jubilees and Pontifical Masses
I was alerted to this video over at Rorate.
I would point out that this year on 29 June is the 60th Jubilee of our Holy Father’s ordination to the priesthood, together with his brother Georg.
It is too bad that there … Continue reading
Recent Posts of Interest and a couple other things
First, many thanks to WDTPRSers who sent the two volumes of Augustine’s sermons and also the great CD/DVD combo of the 40 voice Mass by Striggio. It is great. The sound is so intense that, at least with … Continue reading
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USCCB shreds Sr. Elizabeth Johnson’s book on the Trinity
US Bishops do care about theology and what is being taught and written. For example, even though we already knew this, Sr. Elizabeth Johnson’s book on the Trinity, Quest for the Living God, is not a good book.
The Doctrine Committee … Continue reading
Just too cool, for people who like gizmos
Imagine the possible applications!
And did you see the video of the guy who can spin an inverted glass full of water? Did ya?
Posted in Just Too Cool, Lighter fare
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We need Summorum Pontificum. We need the new, corrected translation.
Over at Southern Orders there is a study in contrasts.
For your consideration.
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We need Summorum Pontificum. We need the new, corrected translation.
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Prayer Request – Theft of Blessed Sacrament
In the Anderson, South Carolina Independent Mail.
Police investigating break-in at Anderson church
ANDERSON — Anderson police are investigating a break-in at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Anderson.
A church member went to St. Mary to unlock it around 6:35 … Continue reading
Posted in The Last Acceptable Prejudice
Tagged desecration, sacrilege, Theft of Eucharist
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I am confused.
The Catholic left condemned President Bush and the Iraq War.
Why is the Catholic left not condemning President Obama and what he is doing in Libya?
Posted in The Drill
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On the new, corrected translation. Wherein Fr. Z rants and reacts.
Liberals who don’t like the new translation either don’t like the clearer theology of the prayers or the sound of the prayers.
The usual tack they take is people are too stupid to understand the new texts. This has been the … Continue reading
LENTCAzT 23: Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent
These 5 minute daily podcasts for Lent are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season.
Today is Thursday in the 3rd Week of Lent. … Continue reading
30 March 2011
The face of homosexual anti-Catholicism to come
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami had an editorial letter in the Miami Sun Sentinel in defense of true, natural marriage. Wenski’s note was dignified and measured. He began:
Those who see “same sex marriage” as progress towards a more “tolerant” … Continue reading
When Lent is over, Easter comes – art for your reflection
From time to time I have showed you some art by artist Daniel Mitsui, who has a blog entitled The Lion and the Cardinal, an obvious Patristic reference which never fails to delight me.
I want to remind you of some … Continue reading
Tie one on!
A reader reminded me about something on the Vatican website for the Office of Liturgical Ceremonies:
5) The maniple is an article of liturgical dress used in the celebration of the extraordinary form of the Holy Mass of the Roman Rite. … Continue reading
UPDATED: Sackbut by Sackbut: A rediscovered Mass for 40 voices: I HAVE IT!
UPDATE 30 March 1909GMT:
I HAVE IT.
Sheer glory.
There is included a DVD (Region 0) which has more audio in surround sound and a documentary on the recording.
“But Father! But Father!”, you are surely saying. “You mentioned sackbuts. Where are the sackbuts? … Continue reading


























