Monthly Archives: December 2007

St. Agnes on a snowy night

The other night, at St. Agnes, it was snowing.   It was quite lovely.  

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CWN on document clarifying Summorum Pontificum

Here is a piece from Catholic World News about the rumors concerning the explanatory document for Summorum Pontificum. However, I am sceptical.  I suspect we will not see the document until, perhaps, before Easter. My emphases and comments. New Vatican … Read More

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The return of triumphalism

  More and more Pope Benedict’s intentions are being clarified in regard to the Church traditional liturgical expressions. The Holy Father’s throne is raised high above the floor of the Basilica.  I had heard when I was in Rome from … Read More

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A new look for WDTPRS

In the near future WDTPRS may have a new look.  This is the direction I am leaning right now.  

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A reader requests help about baptism in older rite

I got a note via e-mail and I simply don’t have time at the moment to respond directly.  Perhaps you folks can help this person: Father, I know you are busy but I am hoping you will be able to … Read More

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500 signatures collected for old rite in Milan

Andrea Tornielli of il Giornale reports that in Milan some 500 signatures have been collected from people who desire to participate at celebrations of Holy Mass in the older rite. My translation of Tornielli’s piece: The signatures of 500 people … Read More

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Thanks to you WDTPRSers

Many thanks to MF for sending me the book from my wishlist.  Also, I am grateful for the recent donations from you kind readers.  They help a great deal.

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Msgr. Schuler

Today would have been the 87th birthday of Msgr. Richard J. Schuler, former pastor of St. Agnes Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Ad orientem versus

I tip my biretta to Cacciaguida       o{]:¬)

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WDTPRS – Sunday in the Octave of Christmas – Holy Family

A liturgical “octave” is an eight day period following and including the feast. In a way, the Church suspends time so that we can “rest” within the mystery we have celebrated while contemplating it from different angles. Perhaps you have … Read More

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Card. Bertone on the instruction about Summorum Pontificum

Andrea Tornielli on his blog for il Giornale has a glimpse of an interview with the Cardinal Secretary of State, H.E. Tarcisio Bertone, to be published soon in the weekly La Famiglia Cristiana.  Card. Bertone mentions the instruction on Summorum … Read More

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Are attempts being made to silence Damian Thompson?

  I picked this up from the blog of my friend Fr. Raymond Blake (whom I hope to see, perhaps in February).  I think it is worth some attention in the Catholic blogosphere. My emphases. I thought you might be … Read More

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Presepio at St. Agnes

At St. Agnes in St. Paul there is always a very fine presepio, or creche, or nativity scene.  Here are a couple images. And here is one of those details which you just can’t plan:   The sanctuary is nice … Read More

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A Chicago make over

Yes, folks, it is possible to renovate without wreckovating.  It is also possible to unwreckovate.  Much can be accomplished with the combination of intelligence, good will, and lots and lots of money. The Institute of Christ the King, always good … Read More

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The rite of exorcism

There was a rumor going around that Pope Benedict was contemplating or working on a document about exocists.  According to law, dioceses must have an appointed exorcist.  I suspect many dioceses don’t.  There is a news item today from apcom.  … Read More

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NCR: another editorial whine about Pope Benedict and liturgy

The ultra-leftist National Catholic Reporter has another predictably whiny editorial against the Holy Father’s vision for the Church and his moves to reform the liturgy. My emphases and comments. Issue Date:  December 28, 2007 Liturgy reform: No going back When … Read More

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The future of the Congregation for Divine Worship

From the site Palazzo Apostolico we find this bit.  Keep in mind this is consistent with the usual back halls murmuring anytime the main chairs of dicasteries come into play.  The following is typical of Roman curial speculation.  My translation: … Read More

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“The Christmas Feast is already a fading memory…’

Over at the anecdotal place there is a great entry with a post-Christmas debriefing by W.H. Auden, which I share here. This is a wonderful way to sharpen your sense of the Octave of Christmas, which we are still celebrating. … Read More

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Here’s a headline we haven’t seen before

From the Regular Guy we find this:  USCCB President To Participate In Latin Mass His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will assist in a celebration of the Traditional Latin … Read More

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Jingle keys, jingle keys, jingle all the way

Remember my remark some time ago: "Did someone find the keys for the old dusty wardrobes?" I think they did. As Shouts points out, this chair, so much more dignified than the one we have seen for years in the … Read More

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