Daily Archives: 1 December 2012

WDTPRS 1st Sunday of Advent: true Advent preparation

Advent begins a new liturgical year.  Each year Holy Church presents the history of our salvation and the mysteries of the life, death, resurrection and the return of the Lord.  Each year we ourselves are a little different. The unchanging … Continue reading

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Of the Vatican and Merry-Go-Rounds. No… really…

I am not a fan of huge outdoor Masses, even… especially… in St. Peter’s Square… which is a parking lot.
Today, however, it is more than a parking lot.
I am not making this up.
You can’t make this up.
There is a carnival … Continue reading

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From the Archive: Priest refuses to use new translation in consecration of Precious Blood. Invalid?

FROM THE ARCHIVE. (Since a couple people have recently asked about this through email.)
From a reader:
If I had to guess, there are probably many priests throughout the US who are refusing to celebrate the Mass according to the new translation.
My … Continue reading

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1 Dec: St. Nahum, Prophet of the Old Testment

Many Old Testament figures are numbered among the saints by the Catholic Church. You can find them listed in the Martyrologium Romanum.
1. Commemoratio sancti Nahum, prophetae, qui Deum praedicavit cursum temporum regentem et populos in iustitia iudicantem.
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RECENT POSTS and THANKS

Some recent posts – because they scroll off so quickly – and thanks to readers are due.
First, a reminder about how to help each other out here.
YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
Take a look at this when you visit.  I’ll try to … Continue reading

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ZUHLIO RETURNS: “Where Have All The Sisters Gone”?

The Official Parodohymnodist of Fr. Z’s Blog has inspired – I don’t know how he does it – has inspired – or even why he does it – has inspired to emerge from retirement
ZUHLIO!
Yes, after the triumphant reemergence from retirement … Continue reading

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