Monthly Archives: February 2013

WaPo and lefty, pro-homosexual advocacy “journalism”

Posted on 27 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is an interesting piece at The American Conservative which illustrates an obvious problem in the mainstream media.  Rod Dreher nailed this one.
Dreher looks into WaPo‘s commentary an exchange between an editor, a journalist, and a concerned reader.  The point made is … Continue reading →

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Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father for 2014

Posted on 27 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father entrusted to the Apostleship of Prayer for the Year 2014
2013-02-27 L’Osservatore Romano
January
Universal: That all may promote authentic economic development that respects the dignity of all peoples.
For Evangelization: That Christians of diverse denominations may walk … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 15: Wednesday 2nd Week of Lent – Benedict XVI: “If I cast a glance back over my whole life…”

Posted on 27 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A tough one for me today, on the last full day of Pope Benedict’s Pontificate…
Today is Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent.
We hear about the Station, the Collects, and then have part of a sermon by Pope Benedict from … Continue reading →

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Coarse and duplicitous anti-Catholic piece in The Washington Times

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The other day there was a particularly tasteless and mendacious article in the Washington Times (I thought better of them) entitled “Is ‘bad Catholic’ the new Catholic?” written by Nicole Pandolfo.
This piece is so bad that she does not deserve … Continue reading →

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Your Excellencies! Fathers! Plans for 28 February? Masses for the Pope? For the Election? Bells? Processions? Prayers?

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

To all bishops and priests out there….
Do you have any special plans for 28 February?  After?
His Holiness ceases to be Pope, Bishop of Rome, and becomes “Pontiff Emeritus” at exactly 20:00 Central European Time on 28 February.  Have you worked … Continue reading →

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A woman’s report on wearing a veil in church for the first time – Fr. Z POLL!

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The subject of chapel veils, mantillas, whatever, comes up occasionally.  It always excites conversation.
My view is that this custom should be revived.  According to the Church’s present law, women are not obliged to cover their heads in church.  I would … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI to be called “Pontiff Emeritus” or “Pope Emeritus” and some other end-of-Pontificate details

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From VIS:
BENEDICT XVI WILL BE POPE EMERITUS
Vatican City, 26 February 2013 (VIS) – Benedict XVI will be “Pontiff emeritus” [would that be "Roman Pontiff Emeritus"?] or “Pope emeritus”, as Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J., director of the Holy See Press Office, … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: St. Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal for the Traditional Latin Mass – WOW!

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

One of the fruits of Benedict XVI’s pontificate has been the freeing of the older form of Holy Mass. His Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum was like an “emancipation proclamation”. Slowly but surely the use of the older Roman forms is … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 14: Tuesday 2nd Week of Lent – tiny drops can sink your boat unless you empty it

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent.
Today we hear about the Station, listen to Pope Benedict’s reflection on the Transfiguration, and hear St. Augustine’s sound warning to take care of our little boats.
A taste of Augustine from the … Continue reading →

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YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS

Posted on 25 February 2013 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.
As long as my blog reaches so many readers in so many places, let’s give each other a … Continue reading →

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