Category Archives: Just Too Cool

Pope Francis shoots down bishops who want Summorum Pontificum overturned

Posted on 29 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Recently there was a news item about some Italian bishops griping (that’s not news) to Pope Francis (ditto) about Summorum Pontificum (as before). They think it should be extirpated (more of the same). Francis shot them down. That’s news.
I am … Continue reading →

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Little careerist!

Posted on 28 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A lighter moment.

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Pope Francis’ Prayer to Mary

Posted on 24 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Yesterday the Holy Father lead a profession of Faith for all the Italian bishops as they are meeting in plenary session. He addressed them. At the end of the address, Francis pronounced a prayer to Mary which should move any … Continue reading →

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Praise ye him, O sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars and light.

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I was struck today by the image of a galaxy posted at Astronomy Pic of the Day.
On the full screen it is amazing. Click it.

Note other galaxies in the background.
Sometimes I consider why the visible cosmos is so large, involving … Continue reading →

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A Pastor’s Page: We are Catholic to the extent that we accept Church teaching in its entirety.

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My dear friend, the great Fr. George Welzbacher (Class of 1951!), on my list of the smartest men I’ve ever known, has one of the best “Pastor’s Page” weekly offerings you’ll find in any parish bulletin.
Before you read what I … Continue reading →

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Dominican Sisters in FINALE of American Bible Challenge! PREVIEW VIDEO

Posted on 22 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist (decidedly not LCWR types!) are participating in a TV game show called the American Bible Challenge. More on them HERE.
They are in the FINALS!
My correspondent wrote:
Don’t forget to watch the Dominican Sisters of Mary competing for the … Continue reading →

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Beauty break

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Wow…
From Astronomy Pic of the Day: Explanation: Above this boreal landscape, the arc of the Milky Way and shimmering aurorae flow through the night. Like an echo, below them lies Iceland’s spectacular Godafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods. Shining just … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis out for a spin … and a March for Life in Rome

Posted on 13 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Did you see this?
From CNA:
Vatican City, May 13, 2013 / 08:25 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pro-lifers who had just finished the third annual Italian March for Life on Sunday were surprised to see Pope Francis coming toward them in the popemobile.
“It … Continue reading →

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10 May: ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE – LIVE WEBCAST! 5 PM EDT (21h GMT)

Posted on 9 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Space Weather News for May 9, 2013
http://spaceweather.com
ANNULAR ECLIPSE: On May 10th, the South Pacific sun will turn into a ring of fire as the Moon passes directly in front of the solar disk, producing an annular solar eclipse. At maximum, … Continue reading →

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8 May: Indulgence – Supplication to O.L. of Pompeii

Posted on 8 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a beautiful tradition for this day (often right at 1200 noon).  Once upon a time one could obtain this day a plenary indulgence by reciting the Supplication to the Madonna of Pompeii.  The other day for this is the … Continue reading →

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