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- Augustine Thompson O.P.: Dear Fr. Z., It’s interestin g that CNN’ s report on this basically says the book is “lig ht on verifiable accounts and heavy on innuendo 8221; and that...
- Spinmamma: Thank you, dear Father Z, for being proof in action of the truth of your words. A sobering rant, but inspiring to love more our fellows who struggle with their own burdens, and embrace...
- rally1042: Not a rant Father, but a clear thoughtful , heartfelt explanatio n, with prayerful advise for your brother priests. Thank you. My innermost being is so easily enraged by this subject...
- Fr. Kelly: Lurker 59 I think you missed Fr. Z’s point. If we use the term “The Divine Liturgy 221; when referring to the Mass, then how will we refer to Benedictio n, Public Celebr...
- JabbaPapa: Father Z : To all these claims of a high percentage of queer clergy I say B as in B, S as in S I came to a pretty much identical conclusion earlier today, looking at some French secular...
- WmHesch: @Augustine Thompson Due to WWII, there certainly was some Latin illiteracy in the years before the Council 230; some of the Orders mitigated Latin proficienc y because 1st year semina...
- Kathleen10: Thank you for this, Fr. Z. This is so true. As a layperson, it has become obvious that whatever VII was intended to be by some, it has helped facilitate a departure from Catholicis m as...
- gvhorwitz: I get the sneaking suspicion that this is nothing more than throwing the bishops a bone prior to this upcoming February 2019 meeting. I’m sure that there will be no mention of the fact...
- teomatteo: Which one? I’m not sure but thanks for the info. I saw it in Chicago which stirred a memory from me and i’m sure you are tired of this thread. I just think that if, if Mr...
- Lurker 59: Suggestion : Let us use the term “The Divine Liturgy 221; when speaking of the Mass. [Let us in the Western Church says “Mas s” when referring to Mass. When we talk...
- SKAY: Has Pope Francis commented on this?
- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf: teomatteo says: Vermeer’s ‘The Scale’R 30;Van Gogh’s ‘Bedroom in Arles’ Vermeer 217;s Woman With A Scale has religious overtones. Behind the woman is a painting on the...
- Fr. Kelly: The timing — at least — on this stinks to high heaven.
- Fr. Kelly: Before we get too too excited about the definitive character of this punishment , let’ s consider the case of Ernesto Cardenal. John Paul II suspended him a divinis in 1979 because...
- Fallibilissimo: @Grant M Thanks for that! That’ ;s very interestin g. I have to look up more about this, you’ ve tickled my curiosity.
- Gab: I think I could use a tipple of Tanqueray right about now. No ice, of course.
- Augustine Thompson O.P.: I don’ t think the the later liturgical career of an editor (McManus) is any reason to reject this book. [Who did that?!?] That would be the ancient ad hominem...
- WmHesch: What’s the “Blessing and Dedication of a Child” for, or where would it fit in? Seems like something cool to do when they’re 4 or 5 and might remember it. There was a Blessing of Child...
- robtbrown: Abp ViganoR 17; is of course correct about the shoddy theologica l formation involved in all the problems of priests and religious. The problem is that the liturgy continues to...
- robtbrown: Bellarmino says It is essentiall y the inmate running the asylum Perhaps better: The monkeys running the zoo* * With a grateful nod to HLMencken
- robtbrown: Unwilling, Recommendi ng Tanqueray is another strike against Francis, as far as I am concerned. It represents much of what was wrong during the Counter Reformatio n Church. Read Garrig...
- Charles E Flynn: When an image from the works of Gustave Doré is used to introduce an article, you know that ahead lies at least one weighty theme.
- Kathleen10: Thank you to Abp. Vigano for stating the truth and asking the questions the poor laity might ask if given the opportunit y. One point, and it doesn̵ 7;t seem minor. He said the...
- teomatteo: Benedict Joseph, your responce to TonyO was interestin g to me. I have had the opportunit y to see Vermeer 217;s ‘The Scale̵ 7; at the Detroit Institute up close (as per Fr...
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Tag Archives: UN
US Ambassador to the UN: “For those who don’t have our backs, we’re taking names”
The new US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, brought a rather different tone to her first press conference after a meeting of the Security Council. This is refreshing. Haley told reporters, “Our goal with the administration is to show … Continue reading
Pope Francis, the UN, and an encyclical on the environment
Be sure to spend a little time with Thom Peters’ piece at Catholic Vote about Pope Francis, the new, projected encyclical on the environment and human ecology, and the UN. There are pithy phrases which we might put on mugs … Continue reading
Pope Francis to UN delegation: “legitimate redistribution of economic benefits by the State”
Today Pope Francis addressed a delegation of the UN – which I remind you is a principle agent for promoting abortion world-wide. Below please find the full text of Pope Francis’ address to the United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes … Continue reading
UN officials mock Holy See for pro-life stand
From C-FAM: UN Official Mocks the Holy See at Abortion Conference in Philippines NEW YORK, February 14 (C-FAM) Senior UN officials disparaged the Holy See and dismissed nations as subordinate to UN bureaucrats at a controversial conference in the Philippines. … Continue reading
TIME SENSITIVE ACTION ITEM! Defend 2nd Amendment against Pres. Obama and UN Arms Treaty!
Dick Morris dedicates his daily video today to the dreadful UN Arms Treaty which will most certainly undermine the 2nd Amendment and US sovereignty. The video is short, but packed. Click HERE. Pay special attention to what he says about … Continue reading
Vatican opposes UN promotion of unnatural “marriage”
The UN is trying to create a new category of human rights. We have been across this ground before (HERE and HERE). That right, pushed by the UN, is freedom from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender. … Continue reading
Catholic Herald notes
In the digital edition of the UK’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald, I saw a great pieces. First, and I think this is only on the full, digital edition and not on the website, there is an article by … Continue reading
C-FAM: US Castigates Holy See over “Family Planning”
The always useful C-FAM site – may they thrive – has this. Volume 14, Number 18 April 14, 2011 US Castigates Holy See over Family Planning By Lauren Funk NEW YORK, April 14 (C-FAM) The contrast between the priorities of the … Continue reading
TO ARMS! TO ARMS! Pro-abortion youth document proposed to UN General Assembly
TO ARMS WDTPRSers! I received this via e-mail and present it for your opportune knowledge and consideration. This needs action. Dear Colleague, Radical pro-abortion youth have written a document that the UN General Assembly is considering accepting. This would be … Continue reading
NCR’s John L. Allen on African symposium about dangers of Western Secularism
Here is a fascinating piece by John L. Allen, who sadly is still writing for the National Catholic Reporter. In his posting Allen shows both his worth as a Catholic journalist along with his own positions. He conveys useful information … Continue reading
Fr. Z to Card. Cottier: Check your facts!
The Italian monthly 30 Giorni published an article purportedly by His Eminence Georges Card. Cottier, 87, the former papal theologian under the late Pope John Paul II. In 2005 Card. Cottier retired at the age of 83. Was Fr. Wojciech … Continue reading