Daily Archives: 28 August 2017

Help @TeamRubicon help in Hurricane Harvey

Posted on 28 August 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the past I have posted about an organization called TEAM RUBICON.
Team Rubicon is made up of present and former first responders, former military, doctors, experts in many fields as a fast response team which swoops in as fast as possible … Continue reading →

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“Dunkirk on the Bayou” – Houston parish flooded – VIDEO

Posted on 28 August 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A priest friend of mine in Houston sent the following about his parish:
Dry so far. A nearby creek is close to overflowing, so that could be trouble. About 800 made it to Mass over the weekend, 10% of our usual … Continue reading →

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Watching Texas, etc. Dear readers… plan for disasters.

Posted on 28 August 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have just tuned in for the first time in several days with any real attention to the news.
I see that about an hour and a half ago as I write, N. Korea launched a missile over Japan.
My prayers go … Continue reading →

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What is the best translation of St. Augustine’s “Confessions”?

Posted on 28 August 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On this glorious feast of St. Augustine, allow me to repost an answer to a question I get fairly often and answer off the blog:
QUAERITUR:
What is the best translation of St. Augustine’s Confessions?
It depends a little on who you are and … Continue reading →

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ASK FATHER: Recitation of Office completely silently? Prepare, Fathers, to wince!

Posted on 28 August 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader…
QUAERITUR:
I have seen a tendency for people who have a duty to say the Office attempt to satisfy their obligation without mouthing the words with air passing through the lips. Has the liturgical law changed? I’m pressure sure … Continue reading →

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ASK FATHER: 1965 Missal at Fontgombault

Posted on 28 August 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader…
QUAERITUR:
I read this over at Tradinews [in French… my trans]:
When the Abbey of Fontgombault and the communities that were founded from it took up again the celebration of the traditional liturgy, they obtained permission from the Commission “Ecclesia Dei” … Continue reading →

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Reader Feedback and a Lesson about Rash Judgment

Posted on 28 August 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I appreciate the feedback I get from readers through my CONTACT form (always on the top menu).  It makes my day and keeps me motivated.
I was just a teenager when I started reading your words of wisdom on the Catholic … Continue reading →

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