Monthly Archives: October 2011

The protesters were very young, very angry, and very well-dressed.

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

No, this is not about the Occupy Wall Street idiots, with their roasted beat with goat-cheese and spinach salads.
A friend sent me a note about this fun story from Breitbart.
You know that something has gone dreadfully wrong when young people … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Praying “ad orientem” as a family in the home

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Since I have found your blog, I have read it with much interest. You
recently had a post regarding “ad orientem” at Mass. What would be
“proper”/traditional way to have a catholic family pray. We often pray in a circle but … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Attachment to Sin, Indulgences, and You.

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As I write it is All Hallows Eve, the Vigil of the Feast of All Saints.  As November begins will are called upon by Holy Church to pray in a special way all month long for the Poor Souls, whom … Continue reading →

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England: Confraternity of Catholic Clergy formed and now active!

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some time ago I mentioned in these electronic pages that in England some good, loyal, faithful, holy priests were forming a Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.
Here is an update received from one of their organizers.
British Confraternity of Priests Meets … Continue reading →

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What is your good news?

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Let us know about some good news you can pass along!
For my part, I am enjoying beautiful and unexpected nice weather.
Also, I am very close to hitting my monthly donation goal/budget for the first time in a loooong time!  Last … Continue reading →

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BISHOPS/PRIESTS PAY ATTENTION

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From ANH:
Occupy Vancouver movement almost takes over Catholic church
Vancouver Archbishop Michael Miler [Miller] anticipated the march of protesters and requested extra police protection outside the cathedral to prevent the disruption of the mass.
Organizers of the Occupy Vancouver movement almost took … Continue reading →

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Platitude Cookie Alert

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Ugh. Isn’t there a Latin proverb that covers this?

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And what would you like with that stake?

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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KC Star refuses to report other side regarding Bp. Finn and Diocese. Refuses even to take paid ad.

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

How deep can anti-Catholic bigotry run in the mainstream press?  Read on.
At Serviam I noticed this, in reference to the situation of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the embattled Bishop Robert Finn.
I’ve said previously that the [newspaper – Kansas … Continue reading →

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John Rist on the “white paper” from the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Someone pointed out that Rod Dreher conveyed some remarks of a thinker to whom I do pay a great deal of attention. Apparently, John Rist, an eminent scholar of St. Augustine and a moral philosopher and ethicist, spoke about … Continue reading →

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