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Monthly Archives: May 2011
25 May 2011
A Michael Voris video, a WDTPRS POLL
I saw a filmette by Michael Voris related to the issue of eulogies and funerals and lack of adherence to Catholic teaching and scandal and the frustration of priests, etc.
Here is a little poll just to get a sense of … Continue reading
We’ve got Spirit, yes we do! We’ve got Spirit… well… not so much.
Sad news from NASA:
NASA Concludes Attempts to Contact Mars Rover Spirit
The full version of this story with accompanying images is HERE.
PASADENA, Calif. — NASA is ending attempts to regain contact with the long-lived Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, which last communicated … Continue reading
24 May 2011
Agony in England or Reason #100988876 for Summorum Pontificum
P.A.I.N.F.U.L…..
To all my readers across the pond and elsewhere… I am so very sorry.
[Sorry about the vile ad, as well.]
UPDATE:
I am trying to think of a light-hearted analogy.
In the spirit of my baseball/cricket analogy at the time of Universae Ecclesiae….
Imagine … Continue reading
Rapture Revision Release
Our California preacher has admitted that he screwed up his calculations. Imagine!
Now that he has some more time on his hands, he has revised and extended.
21 October 2011.
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One year ago tonight…
… I saw my first cicindela of the season.
As Martial wrote:
Ancillam tibi sors dedit lucernae,
Totas quae vigil exigit tenebras.
Shall I see one tonight, I wonder?
I have seen wonderful vespertilliones at the appropriate hours.
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Reminders about commenting here.
Having watched trends in the combox, I will remind oldsters and prompt newcomers about a few points I prefer to see.
In no special order:
You must be registered to comment.
The software that scans for spam has become more restrictive. Sometimes it … Continue reading
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Do it yourself WDTPRS: Mary, Help of Christians
Today is the feast of Mary, Auxilium Christianorum…Help of Christians.
Here is the Secret, in Latin, from the 1962 Missale.
Let’s see what you can do.
For WDTPRS pieces, I try to find something about the
provenance of the prayer (whether it is … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, WDTPRS
Tagged Auxilium Christianorum, Help of Christians
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QUAERITUR: Size of the amice.
From a deacon about to be ordained priest:
What would you consider an ideal size for an amice? If it helps, I use
46 L suits.
PS I will be ordained to the priesthood this upcoming Saturday 28th.
Would you remember me in your … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests
Tagged amice, vestments
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Weigel about the huge ( ____ ) in the John Jay Report.
Did you see the analysis by George Weigel about the John Jay Study? I am just getting to it. Weigel makes good points for National Review Online.
My emphases and comments.
May 19, 2011 4:00 A.M.
Priests, Abuse, and the Meltdown of a … Continue reading
Bishops of England and Wales on the New Corrected Translation
The bishops of England and Wales are asking that a Pastoral Letter about the new, corrected translation of the Roman Missal be read on Sunday 29 May. I noticed it on the blog Caritas in Veritate of my friend Fr. … Continue reading
Visit by visit for Fr. Finigan: 3,000,000 mark!
WDTPRS KUDOS to my good friend His Hermeneuticalness, Fr. Tim Finigan, whose great blog has hit the 3 million visitors mark.
Visit by visit.
Now, dear readers, please go spike his stats by clicking…
HERE!
It’ll take a just few seconds.
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23 May 2011
Catholic Church destroyed by Tornado in Joplin, MO
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
CRABBY ALERT!
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
QUAERITUR: TLM readings in the vernacular and UE 26
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
RAPTURE UPDATE: WDPTRS POLL
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
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