Daily Archives: 27 June 2012

The Motley Monk’s opinion: SCOTUS will decide, 6-3

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Motely Monk says (this guy’s got game):
The Motley Monk’s opinion:
SCOTUS will decide, 6-3, to strike down the individual mandate.
It will be a political decision, throwing healthcare legislation back to the Congress.
Let’s see what happens.
Let the discussion begin….
 UPDATE:
Actually, let the … Continue reading →

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In The Wild: “Pray For Our Priests” and “God Bless Our Bishop” (Z-Swag)

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

During the Fortnight of Freedom, it is good also to show our bishops some direct and concrete public support.
This faithful and free Catholic American sent me a photo of some of his “Pray For Our Priests” Z-Swag.

Looking good!
To get all … Continue reading →

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Wanna be free? Go to confession!

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At the blog of the Gregorian Institute of Benedictine College in Kansas, there is an entry for the Fortnight for Freedom about the importance of returning to the sacrament of penance.
In other words: Wanna be free? Go to confession!
Let’s have a … Continue reading →

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USCCB responds to group funded by George Soros which issued talking points for newsies to catch out unwary bishops

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Please use the sharing buttons!  Thanks!
This is longish, but I think it has to be seen by as many people as possible:
 
Office of Media Relations
3211 Fourth Street NE ? Washington DC 20017 ? 202-541-3200 ? Fax 202-541-3173 USCCB/MR
DATE: June 27, … Continue reading →

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ACTION ITEM! US (liberal) cATHOLIC POLL ON “Vatican II and YOU”!

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Over at the super-liberal US Catholic site there is multi-question poll going on:
What does Vatican II mean to you?
Fifty years after the groundbreaking council began, does Vatican II still matter in the faith lives of Catholics?
We have seen US catholic and … Continue reading →

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Be nice!

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

With a biretta tip to the great Vincenzo, whom we miss around here…

“Our Lord was crucified by the nice people who held that religion was all right in its place, so long as its place was not here, where it … Continue reading →

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27 June: Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the Fortnight For Freedom

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

According to the traditional, Extraordinary Form Ordo for today in the USA we can celebrated Our Lady of Perpetual Help, which has a proper Mass in the Missae pro aliquibus locis in the back of the 1962MR.
Domine Iesu Christe, qui genitricem tuam … Continue reading →

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H.RES 689: WHEREAS … Network, the LCWR, and the Nuns On The Bus go ’round and ’round;

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Over at FishwrapI understand from Fishwrap that some members of the 112th Congress’ 2nd session have introduced a resolution in support of Catholic sisters!
Exciting, I know.
The House Resolution conflates all Catholic sisters in the USA with the leadership of certain groups of … Continue reading →

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The Nuns On The Bus Go ‘Round And ‘Round… with a WYMYNPRYST!

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I suppose anyone can go to see the Nuns On The Bus go ’round and ’round.  This photo, however, from the Catholic Beat, says a lot.
25 June in Fountain Square, in Cincinnati, OhiO.
Sr. Simone Campbell and friend.
No, I am not … Continue reading →

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Rachel Campos-Duffy: In defense of all-male service at the Lord’s altar

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Rachel Campos-Duffy comes this re: altar boys.
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According to the Communications Office of the Diocese of Phoenix, there is growing evidence to support the claim that where altar service is limited to boys, priestly vocations increase. The best example is … Continue reading →

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