Daily Archives: 23 May 2011

Catholic Church destroyed by Tornado in Joplin, MO

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Last night a large tornado tore into Joplin, MO.
A church was destroyed. The priest is, I hear, safe.

You might say a prayer for the priest and parishioners as they rebuild.
Sometimes a set back like this can result in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Brick by Brick | Tagged , | 25 Comments

CRABBY ALERT!

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am not saying Post hoc ergo propter hoc, but… you decide.
“DANGER! CRABBY LIBERALS! DANGER!”

There was a photo on Astronomy Pic of the Day:

Just before the release of Universae Ecclesiae there was a flare from … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Too Cool, Lighter fare, Look! Up in the sky! | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

QUAERITUR: TLM readings in the vernacular and UE 26

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I know this is not the same as an official dubium to the PCED, but your view would be appreciated. (I ask these questions because of the situations at two different parishes in the Archdiocese of ___ which … Continue reading →

Posted in "But Father! But Father!", "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, Universae Ecclesiae | Tagged , , , , | 26 Comments

RAPTURE UPDATE: WDPTRS POLL

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Just checking with you all.  I am still here, it seems.
Pick your best answer and, if you picked “Yes”, please indicate in the combox the names of the meds you ought to be taking right now but, in fact, are … Continue reading →

Posted in Lighter fare, POLLS | 41 Comments

QUAERITUR: Altar girls dressed as clerics. What to say?

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
What would be a proper response to a priest who not only allows his female altar servers to wear the black cassock and white surplice, but also tells the parishioners that it is perfectly acceptable to do so?
It … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity | Tagged , , , , | 33 Comments

Where you are!

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is a snapshot from the last few minutes of where some of you are (rough estimations).
The stats change so fast I can just give a few.
Colorado Springs, Color…
Brighton, East Sussex
Helsinki, Southern Finl…
Rome, Lazio
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Detroit, Michigan
New York
O Fallon, … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Too Cool | 16 Comments

Hate-filled editorial by The Tablet: Extraordinary Form, clericalism, and child abuse

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Bitter Pill (aka The Tablet aka RU486).  Make a decision before you read this to remain cool and composed.  I worked on this a few days ago, but set it aside and then turned my own heat down … Continue reading →

Posted in Throwing a Nutty | Tagged , , , | 38 Comments

Universae Ecclesiae 28, the Eucharistic Fast, and You.

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had a post about Univerae Ecclesiae 28 and how the derogation in that paragraph makes it clear that the provisions of Summorum Pontificum exclude female service at the altar in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite.
The reason for … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Posts, Linking Back, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The Drill, Universae Ecclesiae | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

The Feeder Feed: Z-Cam update

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am still having some technical problems with the Z-Cam but I have it up and running again.
Here are a couple screen shots taken within just a few minutes.

And Oriole was hanging around on the hummingbird feeder and was just … Continue reading →

Posted in LIVE STREAMING, The Feeder Feed | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Paul Augustin Card. Mayer, OSB – 100 years – R.I.P.

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Paul Augustin Card. Mayer, OSB, would have been 100 years old today.  He died on 30 April 2010.
Card. Mayer was a great friend and a mentor for me for many years and it was an honor to know him.  He … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged | 8 Comments