Tag Archives: New York City

The other side of the New Evangelization

Posted on 29 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

While no effort of evangelization can ultimately be successful without a revitalization of our liturgical worship, neither will we succeed in a lasting way without performing spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
This morning I saw a great story about a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Just Too Cool, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, Year of Faith | Tagged New York City | 28 Comments

“How are they down, how have they fallen down – Those great strong towers of ice and steel…”

Posted on 11 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the late 1940′s Thomas Merton published his complicated poem Figures For An Apocalypse. One of the sections of the poem is entitled “In the Ruins of New York“.
While the whole section concerns a great downfall, a city and way … Continue reading →

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Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged 11 September, 9/11, Apocalypse, New York City, Thomas Merton, World Trade Center, WTC | 19 Comments

NY Daily News on new, corrected translation. WDTPRS POLL ALERT!

Posted on 6 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At The New York Daily News there is a piece about the new, corrected translation and there is a POLL which you should use.
My emphases and comments.
Catholic Church unveils strict Latin translation, biggest change to Mass in 40 years
New English-version … Continue reading →

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Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, POLLS, The Drill | Tagged Holy Innocents, New Translation, New York City | 14 Comments

Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer at Ground Zero in 2008

Posted on 11 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer at Ground Zero, 20 April 2008
O God of love, compassion, and healing,
look on us, people of many different faiths
and traditions,
who gather today at this site,
the scene of incredible violence and pain.
We ask you in your goodness
to … Continue reading →

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