Daily Archives: 7 December 2012

About that survey by The Tablet… does anything strike you as a little queer?

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I wrote HERE about The Tablet (aka The Bitter Pill aka RU-486 ) and their abortive attempts to get a survey right concerning acceptance of the new, corrected ICEL translation.
It has been a tough few days for RU-486, I’m afraid.  They posted … Continue reading →

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St. Jerome did not like St. Ambrose

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In Book II of his Apology, Rufinus points out how Jerome had attacked Ambrose. He mentions Ambrose’ work De Spiritu Sancto. Thus, Rufinus about Jerome’s view of Ambrose.
Rufinus relates more of Jerome’s disdain for his “rival” in Milan (Apology 2,23-25) as he digs into accusations of plagiarism which … Continue reading →

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Alfred Hitchcock – Catholic

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Who can fathom the graces God offers as death draws near to us?
Some people are given the great gift of courage not to wait too long to become a Catholic, sometimes after a long time thinking about it.
John Wayne… Oscar … Continue reading →

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The Feeder Feed: Museum Song Bird Edition

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is an Allegory of Music by Laurent de la Hyre (+1656).

The figure is playing a theorbo, or chitarrone, probably a symbol of musica “artificiale“. They had drone strings and produced a rather symphonic effect. On the other … Continue reading →

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Promoter of women “deacons” can’t speak in Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

NB: The Deacon in question posted a comment, below.  Be sure to check it out.
The Fishwrap is having a little nutty these days about the ordination of women.
First, there is an editorial openly declaring that women should be ordained as … Continue reading →

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ACTION ITEM! POLL ALERT – The Tablet about the new tranzleshun

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

UPDATE 7 Dec: The Tablistas finally found the correct texts for their poll about the new translation. Go back and give it another try! NB: As a sweetener, there is a question about preference for the Ordinary or Extraordinary Forms.
Click … Continue reading →

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Earth at Night

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At Astronomy Pic of the Day there is a great image of your planet at night.
Explanation: This remarkably complete view of Earth at night is a composite of cloud-free, nighttime images. The images were collected during April and October … Continue reading →

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NYC 7 December: 1st Friday @ Holy Innocents – all night vigil with Masses and devotions

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Anyone in the New York City area should want to know that at the Church of the Holy Innocents an all night vigil is held on 1st Fridays.
Holy Innocents is 128 West 37th Street (between Broadway and 7th).  It is … Continue reading →

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ADVENTCAzT 06: Friday of the 1st Week of Advent

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This year I thought to do for Advent what I have done during Lent: post 5 minute daily podcasts to help your preparation for the upcoming feast.
And so, here is ADVENTCAzT 06, for Friday of the 1st Week of Advent.
Today … Continue reading →

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