Daily Archives: 28 January 2013

@Pontifex Project: Week 4

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I suggested a project using Twitter HERE.  Let’s create a “stack” of tweets during the day.  Concentrate your effort on a day and single theme instead of various scatterings over days when they might not be noticed.
Here is the collective tweet for TUESDAY, … Continue reading →

Posted in @Pontifex Tuesday Project, Benedict XVI, One Man & One Woman | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Fishwrap – starting to stink in the noonday sun

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The editor of the Fishwrap, the paper of record for schismatics and heretics now to be known as the National Schismatic Reporter, responded to the bishop of the place where they are headquartered. His Excellency Most Rev. Robert Finn called … Continue reading →

Posted in Brick by Brick, Liberals, Our Catholic Identity, Throwing a Nutty | 26 Comments

Tulsa Day 2 – Conference

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

After taking in my recording of Downton last night via my Slingbox and DVR back at the Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue, I crashed and slept the sleep of the dead. Now, refreshed, I am at the conference. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in GO TO CONFESSION, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000 | Tagged , , , | 27 Comments

Bp. Olmsted (D. Phoenix) issues pastoral letter to priests about importance of Confession

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the onset, Fr. Z Kudos to His Excellency Most Rev. Bp. Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix for his new Pastoral Letter on CONFESSIONS!
The letter is called “Apostles of Mercy” and it is directed to the Priests of the Diocese of … Continue reading →

Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, New Evangelization, Priests and Priesthood, The Drill, Year of Faith | Tagged , , , , , | 46 Comments

Your Sunday Sermon Notes

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Was there a good point from the sermon you heard at Mass this weekend?
Let us know what it was.
 

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 29 Comments

Secular Kansas City paper about Bp. Finn and the National Schismatic Reporter

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Kansas City Star:
Bishop Finn airs frustration over KC-based National Catholic Reporter
Finn objects to editorial positions taken by the Kansas City-based newspaper.
BY ALAN BAVLEY
The Kansas City Star
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is expressing public … Continue reading →

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WI Sheriff urges people to arm themselves, get training, because of cuts to law enforcement.

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a phrase which is becoming more popular:  I carry a gun – because a cop is too heavy.
Here is a story from Milwaukee which a friend forwarded.
Keep in mind that Milwaukee is not exactly a bastion of conservatism.
Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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NYC 1-3 Feb – a great Forty Hours, and an item for art lovers – Brumidi!

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My trip to the nation’s Capitol has the painter Brumidi fresh in my mind.
Here is some great news sent from a friend in New York City about more work by Brumidi together with a sacred event everyone in the area … Continue reading →

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