Daily Archives: 8 May 2012

The order of the Moon and of the stars

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Thus saith the Lord, who giveth the sun for the light of the day, the order of the moon and of the stars, for the light of the night: who stirreth up the sea, and the waves thereof roar, the … Continue reading →

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8 May: Indulgence – Supplication to O.L. of Pompeii

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a beautiful tradition for this day (often right at 1200 noon).  Once upon a time one could obtain this day a plenary indulgence by reciting the Supplication to the Madonna of Pompeii.  The other day for this is … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with this?

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Washington Free Beacon:
The White House Visitors Office requires that an unborn child—still residing in utero—must be counted as a full human being when its parents register for a White House tour, according to documents obtained by the Washington … Continue reading →

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Dr. Maturin on Jesuits

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As most of you readers know, I am fond of Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin series.
In Reverse of the Medal (the 11th ) we find some comments about Jesuits and their schools.  Keep in mind that Dr. Maturin, a master of invective, is speaking … Continue reading →

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The Final Frontier of the Civil Rights Movement

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

One of the greatest victories of feminists and left – including their catholic dupes and water-carriers – was to divorce the issue abortion from civil rights (and in the context of the Church, social justice) and twist it instead into … Continue reading →

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Fordham Feminist: You will be assimilated!

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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It is almost as if Jesuit-run entities, such as universities and magazines, were at war with the US Bishops.
I picked this up from the Cardinal Newman Society which keeps an eye on what’s going on at … Continue reading →

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VP Biden’s unnatural-marriage gaffe is mess for the White House

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

What more can one say about catholic pro-abortion Joe Biden, now VPOTUS?  He makes any effort at mocking him redundant.
From WaPo Opinion:
Vice President Biden’s gay-marriage gaffe is mess for White House
By Dana Milbank, Published: May 7
If Vice President Biden continues … Continue reading →

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National Offend a Feminist Week!

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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I hope all the regular readers of the Fishwrap, Call to Action’s army of Willie Nelson Impersonators (of both sexes), and pro-abortion catholic democrats, and the Irish Association of Catholic Priests enjoy this post I found at … Continue reading →

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Che Guevera, Stalin, Lenin Ho Chi Minh… the patron saints of Occupy

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I picked this up from Against The Grain:
Visiting the political blog Zombie’s latest photographic coverage and commentary of the “Occupy Wall Street” protests in OWS-Oakland and similar demonstrations across the nation, I’m struck by the myriad t-shirts sporting images of … Continue reading →

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