Category Archives: O’Brian Tags

Another Vatican Goat Rodeo

From Catholic World News:
Another Vatican PR blunder: cardinals’ bios from Wikipedia
In another embarrassing public-relations gaffe, when … Continue reading

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‘Did you see that hoopoe?’ cried the man in the black coat.

I posted about my mediated encounter in a gallery of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: BEARDS! FACIAL HAIR! BISHOPS! SEMINARIANS! DRAMA! SCANDAL!

From a reader:
I am now wondering about beards for clerics of the Roman Rite (if, as … Continue reading

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On the preparation of Christmas Pudding: advice sought

Since Stir-Up Sunday is upon us and it is time to make the Christmas Pudding, I … Continue reading

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What is this thing?

Okay, you smart people out there.
What is this thing?
Which I think it’s used in the kitchen.  … Continue reading

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“what a tomorrow for the future is any term that can be comprehended in cipher or counters?”

As I wind down a day, I am listening to a reading of Patrick O’Brian’s Clarissa … Continue reading

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LONDON BLOGNIC! 10 Oct Monday 7:30 pm at The Coal Hole

It is time for a LONDON BLOGNIC!
We are going to meet at The Coal Hole on … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Can I have my pet blessed?

From a reader:
Is having a pet blessed a odd ball thing? I would feel odd about
bringing … Continue reading

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Exhibit on the historical inspiration for Capt. Jack Aubrey!

This is for your Just Too Cool folder. BBC reports:
Admiral Cochrane artefacts go on display … Continue reading

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Gralloching a priest at a wedding reception

From Creative Minority Report with my emphases and comments:
A Priest Lost In Translation
by Pat Archbold Tuesday, … Continue reading

Posted in Brick by Brick, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, O'Brian Tags, Our Catholic Identity | Tagged , | 61 Comments