Monthly Archives: December 2012

1st Vespers at San Pietro

Posted on 31 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I clicked on my Centro Televisivo Vaticano player for 1st Vespers from St. Peter’s Basilica.  The Holy Father presides.

The chant by the schola is improving.  They are singing alternately with the congregation.  From what I can tell, quite a few of … Continue reading →

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Just for fun

Posted on 31 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Just for fun:

Happy… young…
Any fun snowman pics out there?

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Plenary Indulgences for 31 December and 1 January

Posted on 31 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Enchiridion Indulgentiarum 26 indicates that we can gain plenary indulgences on 31 December and 1 January.
§ 1. A plenary indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful who, in a church or in an oratory, are present [take part] in … Continue reading →

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Fr Z’s Predictions for 2013

Posted on 31 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Fr Z’s Predictions for 2013

Israel will attack Iran (this one’s running for the 3rd consecutive year)
SCOTUS will rule in favor of the bishops on the HHS Mandate
Pope Benedict will still be Pope
Bishop Finn (still there!) will formally condemn the Fishwrap
The … Continue reading →

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U.S. Bishops call for project of prayer, fasting to begin 30 DECEMBER to defend Life, Marriage, Religious Liberty – FR Z POLL

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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Did you know that the Bishops of these United States of America have asked for Catholics to pray, fast and abstain on Fridays, and take part in a holy hour each month?
Click HERE.
Call To … Continue reading →

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The Ghost of Lib-Mass Yet To Come

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Someone sent me a link to an article in Hell’s Bible (aka The New York Times) about “experimental worship” and moving beyond institutional church… sort of like what the National catholic Reporter praises.
There is some pretty crazy stuff in the … Continue reading →

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Her Majesty’s Boxing Day present to Archbishop Williams

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On Boxing Day, Her Majesty the Queen conferred a peerage on the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.
From the official site of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Peerage for the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury
Wednesday 26th December 2012
The Queen has been pleased to … Continue reading →

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Z-CAM & RADIO SPTDV – Latin Rosary and Christmas music

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You can reach the Ustream page of the Z-Cam & Radio SPTDV (olim Radio Sabina) here.
I don’t control the ads that pop up, alas. I have found that “Ad Block” works on them, however.
Right now I have some predominantly sacred Christmas music … Continue reading →

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From nuns to ‘nones’: 10 ways religion shaped the news in 2012 – revised

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some of you who have been internet dumpster diving have probably noticed that the National catholic Fishwrap presented their readers with a list of the “10 ways religion shaped the news in 2012″.
They got it wrong, as usual.
Here is the actual … Continue reading →

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YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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Continued from THESE.
I get many requests by email asking for prayers. Many requests are heart-achingly grave and urgent.
We should support each other in works of mercy.
As long as my blog reaches so many readers in … Continue reading →

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