Monthly Archives: April 2007

POLL: About listening to PODCAzTs

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PODCAzT 21: Leo the Great on Peter – Msgr. Schuler

Today’s PODCAzT, on the eve of my trip to the USA for Msgr. Schuler’s funeral, features s. 3 of St. Leo the Great (+461), on the anniversary of his election to the See of Peter.  In light of what we … Read More

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Motu Proprio alert and travel news

I decided to fly to the USA for the funeral of Msgr. Richard Schuler, of St. Paul (MN -USA). The cosmic laws governing phenomena like rain when you leave your umbrella at home or when you wash your car will … Read More

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A Pastor’s Page on Latin and Gregorian chant

When I travel and stop at parish churches, or when I surf their sites, I scan their parish bulletins.  Bulletins often include a "Pastor’s Page".  I am delighted when these commmentaries are well-written, informative, and not condescending.  I am rarely … Read More

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That blog award thingie

There is a blog award thingie taking place right now.  Religion blogs are a category.  It is called the Blogger’s Choice Awards. WDTPRS has been nominated. I am reading in the blogosphere some interest that blogs with a Catholic focus … Read More

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Msgr. Richard J. Schuler – RIP (Wake and Funeral Information)

Msgr. Richard J. Schuler passed away on 20 April at about 2:20 a.m., Central Time. He leaves a great legacy which will endure. "Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your master." (cf. Matthew 25:23) Wake … Read More

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Another confirmation of the Motu Proprio

My good friend Mr. John Allen of the NCR*, in his weekly blurb has this interesting quote: "An April 3 letter from Cardinal Walter Kasper, who among other things heads the Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for Religious Relations with Jews, responds … Read More

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The Wanderer: online edition

UPDATE: I am bumping this back to the top.  Let’s have another round.  If you have seen this before, thanks!  If you haven’t, read on! The English language weekly The Wanderer has a new website and a new online edition … Read More

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The music for the video “Metamorphosis of an altar”

You all know and love the video (La métamorphose d’un autel) embedded in my entry Talk about an ALTARation! in which we see a rather banal modern altar being dressed for an ad orientem Mass.  Some of you have asked … Read More

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PODCAzT 20: Leo the Great and Benedict – Habemus Papam!

Today’s PODCAzT takes us to the 5th century to spend some time with Leo the Great, Pope from 440-461.  Leo was very conscious of the primacy of the Bishop of Rome among all the bishops of the world.  Also, today … Read More

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Time for sleep

A last glance out the window…    

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Eucharistic Procession at Notre Dame

Everyone who is within striking distance of Notre Dame should give support to the Eucharistic Procession which will take place on 22 April 2007.   On Sunday April 22nd, 2007 the University of Notre Dame will hold its 3rd annual … Read More

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Images from a conclave

At the Lateran there has been a wonderful exhibit about the history of conclaves.  There is a display of objects from various conclaves, including that which elected His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.  Here are a few interesting items. First, the … Read More

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Where are you?

Today is the 2nd Anniversary of the election of Pope Benedict XVI.  That was quite a day.   You might chime in to say where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news. This is what I … Read More

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Mass for St. Anicetus

Be sure to visit The Hermeneutic of Continuity to see what the men did for the Feast of St. Anicetus.  Very nice. I saw some familiar faces and names with the photos and I happily tip my biretta to them … Read More

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The Angel Bridge

On the way home from the library tonight I got caught in the rain, actually in a hailstorm.  But as it was coming in, I saw… well…

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Saltimbocca

I have friends in Rome right now and there has been a certain measure of eating out.    Although we had wine from Tuscany, last night’s supper involved saltimbocca alla romana and an artichoke, carciofo alla romana. I did not … Read More

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PODCAzT 19: Fulgentius ad Monimum; the Historical Critical Method

Today’s PODCAzT presents a reading from St. Fulgentius of Ruspe (+533) appearing in the Office of Readings.  We have seen Fulgentius before.  Did you know Fulgentius was involved in getting St. Augustine’s bones out of N. Africa?  I also speak … Read More

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Some more images from the Holy Father’s Mass on Sunday

Here are a few more shots from the Holy Father’s Mass on Sunday. Cardinal Sodano pays respects to the Holy Father. At the time of the Consecration, the Swiss Guard take a knee. The Consecration, "for you and for many": … Read More

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A few more images from the Sunday Mass

A couple more of my shots from the Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square. As I was walking to the Basilica I shot a photo of the square from across the Tiber. The entrance procession:     Incensing the Paschal … Read More

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