Tag Archives: Japan

Very cool: Ancient Roman stuff found in a 5th century tomb in Japan

Posted on 25 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

For your Just Too Cool file comes this from the History Blog:
Roman jewelry found in ancient Japanese tomb
Two glass beads that bear the characteristics of Roman craftsmanship have been found in a 5th century tomb in Nagaoka, near Kyoto in … Continue reading →

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The Debt Crisis: Washington’s Kabuki Dance and “NO!” Play

Posted on 29 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The debt crisis is likened to a Washington Kabuki dance.
Oh yah?
Let’s just see if it is anything like.
In the first video below we have a kabuki presentation of the debt crisis.
President Obama appears, with aides, Daley and Carney (you have … Continue reading →

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Seminarians learning to cook

Posted on 12 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have often opined that seminarians should be given workshops concerning some basic skills, such as some fundamental sewing, accounting, laundry, and most importantly… cooking. Many priests must live alone and the days of the old-fashioned housekeeper may be gone … Continue reading →

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We do not know the day or the hour.

Posted on 12 April 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We do not know the day or the hour.
I had seen this video before, but Patrick Madrid posted it on his page.
It reminds me of in our Latin Church we sometimes pray about living amidst the vicissitudes of this world.
It … Continue reading →

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PRAYER ALERT – Japan: new explosion at reactor

Posted on 14 March 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There was a new explosion at one of the reactors in Japan and reports are in that 2.7 meters of a rod are exposed.  They are not able, apparently, able to get enough water in to cool the rods.  Temperatures … Continue reading →

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Japan

Posted on 11 March 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Will you, with me, pray in a special way for the people of Japan?  I think we would do well to offer additional penances for their intention.
Perhaps your Stations of the Cross tonight?  Your Friday penance?

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Urakami Soboro Bento: food from the time of persecution

Posted on 8 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

During my recent stay in NYC I found a nice clean little Japanese restaurant about a block from the rectory with great food and very low prices.  I don’t eat Japanese very often, but every once in a while.  
Here … Continue reading →

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Dust up in Japan over new translation

Posted on 21 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the UK’s weekly liberal fishwrap The Tablet (aka The Pill aka RU486) there is a note about a tussle over the new translation in Japan.
JAPAN
JAPAN’S BISHOPS have clashed with the Vatican in an effort to keep their version of … Continue reading →

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