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Monthly Archives: April 2008
What the Holy Father said at the end of Mass at St. Patrick’s
This is superb. “At this moment I can only thank you for your love of the Church and Our Lord, and for the love which you show to the poor Successor of Saint Peter. I will try to do all … Read More
Benedict XVI’s sermon at St. Patrick’s in NYC
Here is the text of the Holy Father’s sermon from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. My emphases and comments: Keep in mind that the readings for this Mass will be from the Mass of Pentecost, a theme similar … Read More
Pope at St. Patrick’s – initial reactions
I am struck by the incredible difference in attitude and atmosphere as preparation for this Mass continues. I will post the Holy Father’s sermon as soon as he finishes delivering it. Click HERE. [uc] The pipe organ works wonders, no? … Read More
Anniversary of Election of Benedict XVI
It is sometimes possible to remember precisely where you were and what you were doing when historic events took place. People often cite examples like where they were when they heard that JFK was shot, or when Neil Armstrong stepped … Read More
Religious bigot Bill Maher on Pope Benedict XVI
Bill Maher is tasteless and not very funny. A bad combination for an aspiring comedian. He is also a bigot. If you don’t want to watch this, taking his page from the nasty business with that Mormon cult in Texas … Read More
Archbp. of Anchorage, again, on Summorum Pontificum
It is one thing to make a mistake, that’s human. But to persist in error over a long a period of time,… that is harder to grasp. I got an e-mail from a reader including a scan of a letter … Read More
Insider view of sacristy before Papal Vespers in Washington
Please visit Order of Preachers for a view of the sacristy before Papal Vespers the other day in Washington, DC. Here are samples.
Benedict XVI to the United Nations
Here is the text of the Holy Father’s address to the United Nations with my emphases and comments. [The English voice over from the UN was slightly different in a few minor places than what was released by the Holy … Read More
Blogs I look at react to the Washington D.C. Mass – UPDATED
[uc] Some reactions from the internet. My emphases and comments throughout: Over at DC Catholic there is an entry responding to my own comments here at WDTPRS: I was in attendance today and found the experience incredibly moving. I would … Read More
A different angle on the Pope’s US visit: The Catholic Herald (UK)
You might want to check out The Catholic Herald, the UK’s best Catholic newpaper, and its take on Pope Benedict’s apostolic journey to the USA.
Dan on Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage 2026… *sigh*… Vatican Bars Annual TLM Pilgrimage from ENTERING St. Peter’s Basilica: “Another case for SSPX necessity. They all add up.”
