Daily Archives: 11 May 2011

Notes about today’s Fishwrap

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

First, the following people were added – since last time – for the Wednesday Mass for benefactors following the Fishwrap Protest.
JV, MM, TM, JS, JM, MG,
SK, DL, DS, MB, NG, KR,
BF, DS, MK, AB, SN, ST, ACO
My deep gratitude.
In the … Continue reading →

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Houston, we have a problem.

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Things were going too well.
The computer that runs the Z-Cam simply will not turn on.
I shall have to get out the trephine, I’m afraid, and rouse out its brains.
I needed this like a hole in the head.
UPDATE:
I can now get … Continue reading →

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For a change, a Catholic media agency’s look at the tumult in Toowoomba

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There are virtually always many sides to the story when it comes to the bad governance of a parish or diocese, heck, any human endeavor.
Here is another view of the Diocese of Toowoomba, whence Bp. William Morris was recently removed … Continue reading →

Posted in Brick by Brick, Our Catholic Identity, The Drill, The future and our choices | Tagged , | 42 Comments

FLASH! Obi-Wan Kenobi Is Dead, Vader Says

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the “Outer Rim Territories” section of the Galactic Empire Times, we find this article.  My emphases and comments.
Be sure to go to the GET and spike their stats.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Is Dead, Vader Says
By DEN DHUR and HALLIS SAPER
Published: May … Continue reading →

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Chicago: The Pfleger Follies continue!

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Giving an ultimatum in public to a Cardinal Archbishop when you are a priest of the diocese entrusted to that that Cardinal Archbishop, would, I believe, be considered by most priests to be at the level of daft.  One might … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Crackit Gaberlunzie, Our Catholic Identity | Tagged , , | 21 Comments

Chillin’ the Veuve

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Friday, 13 May… Our Lady of Fatima and Universae Ecclesiae.

Chill the Widow.

In the meantime… have some Mystic Monk Coffee…. or Tea! Their shipping is pretty fast.
In the meantime… remember this from the great Vincenzo?
07/07/07

Technorati Tags: SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, Universae … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Too Cool, Lighter fare, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, Universae Ecclesiae | Tagged , , | 27 Comments

Fight over new Catholic chaplain of the U.S. Senate

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Ten years ago there was a conflict over the appointment of a Catholic priest as chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives. Recently, a Catholic priest, a Jesuit was appointed as chaplain for the U.S. Senate.
Former speaker pro-abortion Rep. … Continue reading →

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HELP! Fr. Z needs some sports equivalents

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am comparing the forthcoming Instruction Universae Ecclesiae to a baseball no-hitter, rather than a perfect game.
What would be the equivalents for perfect game and no-hitter in other sports?
I am especially interested in analogous accomplishments in cricket and in soccer/football … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, I'm just askin'..., Lighter fare, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The Drill, Universae Ecclesiae | Tagged , , , , , , | 67 Comments

Universae Ecclesiae… Instruction on Summorum Pontificum.

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The cat is out of the bag.
The Instruction is called Universae Ecclesiae and it will indeed be published very soon.  There is an embargo on the text until 12 noon Rome time 13 May, at which time I will offer … Continue reading →

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Ex ore infantium: ugly edition

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From priest:
Really enjoyed that bit of precocious 5 year old humor you gave us! Thought you might like another.
This happened many years ago back in my former Diocese when it was suffering under the iron handed rule of one of … Continue reading →

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