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Monthly Archives: June 2011
22 June 2011
Hats on to the Holy Father
A couple fun views of the Holy Father from today’s Wednesday Audience.
The first one calls for some caption.
This one speaks for itself.
Technorati Tags: cappello romano, saturno
When gladiator “umps” made bad calls
This interesting article is in The Daily Mail. Very cool stuff about gladiators and tombstones.
Roman gladiator’s gravestone blames poor refereeing for losing a key battle (and his life)
Scientist finally decodes epitaph on tombstone
By Daily Mail Reporter
His tomb was unearthed about … Continue reading
21 June 2011
Handmissal for the NEW, CORRECTED translation available!
There is a new edition of the Daily Roman Missal available for pre-order. This new, third edition has the new, corrected ICEL translation which will go into effect at the beginning of Advent 2011. Only 5 months away!
I have also … Continue reading
The worldwide killing of girls.
On the site of the WSJ there is a disturbing article about the destruction of girl children in favor of boys in some countries.
The War Against Girls
Since the late 1970s, 163 million female babies have been aborted by parents seeking … Continue reading
Planned Parenthood must close some shops. Griping ensues.
Let there be sung Te Deum and Non Nobis… wellllll…. Partly Nobis.
This is from the Minneapolis Star Tribune. My emphases and comments.
Budget cuts close 6 Planned Parenthood clinics in Minnesota
Article by: JEREMY OLSON
Planned Parenthood cites drop in Title X funding, … Continue reading
A bishop writes about the role of deacons
His Excellency Most. Rev. Alex Sample, Bishop of Marquette – a fine man and priest I have known for many years – issued a letter about deacons.
There is some CNA coverage:
Marquette, Mich., Jun 21, 2011 / 05:54 am (CNA).- … Continue reading
Posted in Our Catholic Identity, The Drill
Tagged Bp. Sample, deacons, diaconate, ermanent deacons, Marquette, preaching
54 Comments
20 June 2011
When, despite all your best efforts, things go very wrong!
Do you feel like this once in a while?
Talk about getting more than you bargained for!
Technorati Tags: tarpon
Cutting edge retro.
This is rather cool. I saw this on Engadget.
If you’re like us, you’ve probably been holding your breath in anticipation since Commodore USA announced its replica of the famous C64. It promised a keyboard PC that duplicated the original’s … Continue reading
Good news?
I sure hope you have some good news to share!
For my part… well… I am on the right side of the grass.
WDTPRS could use some help in this award thing on the right.
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
42 Comments
19 June 2011
Make popcorn, then read! Ed Peter’s eviscerates Maureen Dowd.
The Canonical Defender, Prof. Ed Peters, has drawn the ire of the Id of the Washington Beltway, the atrabillious Maureen Dowd.
My emphases and comments:
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Oh no! Maureen Dowd doesn’t seem to like me!
America’s 43rd most influential liberal doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Biased Media Coverage, One Man & One Woman, The Drill, The Last Acceptable Prejudice
Tagged Ed Peters, Maureen Dowd, NYT
31 Comments
St. Augustine, the Trinity, and the Boy
Someone asked by email about an image I used in my entry about the Post Communion prayer for Mass of the Most Holy Trinity today.
The image, a painting by Botticelli, depicts the legendary meeting of St. Augustine with a boy … Continue reading
Recent Posts of Interest … and a Pitch!
Some links to recent posts, which are scrolling off.
The Feeder Feed: variety edition
A note to readers
Fatherhood remains foundational
WDTPRS Trinity Sunday – Post Communion – An explanation of the Trinity? Sure! No problem!
A prayer by St. “Padre” Pio
NYC, Manhattan … Continue reading
The Feeder Feed: variety edition
I haven’t been much inclined to post about the feeder these days, but figured it was about time to share a view or two.
You’ve seen Ray before. He sees you, too. Being so very visible he is as wary as … Continue reading
A note to readers
First and foremost, thanks to all of you who have sent notes of greetings for Father’s Day and also promises of prayers. I deeply appreciate that right now.
Also, I have received quite a few notes of congratulations for the anniversary … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
13 Comments
