Monthly Archives: August 2008

Here is something just perfect to relieve the pressure of this day’s controversies. For the chant jock in your life This series and more available at The CantemusDomino Store. And when wearing this, be sure to have a coffee mug … Read More →

Here is something from Politico: August 26, 2008Categories: LeadershipPelosi a ‘religious heretic,’ says former GOP Rep. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is a “religious heretic” for suggesting that there is disagreement within the Catholic Church over the definition of conception, … Read More →

The ancient Greeks depicted Kairos, son of Zeus and the god of Opportunity, as as a young man with long hair streaming from his forehead but with shaved head behind.  The idea is that Opportunity can only be seized when … Read More →

This is in from FoxNews: Archbishop of Washington Chides Pelosi; Denver Archbishop Warns Biden to Skip Communion by FOXNews.com Tuesday, August 26, 2008 By Bill Sammon Irked by pro-choice Democrats who tout their Catholicism, the archbishop of Washington is chiding … Read More →

Republicans in the US House of Representatives have reacted to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and her remarks to Tom Brokaw on Meet The Press.  I got this from Ed Morrissey at Hot Air: Catholic House Republicans respond to Pelosi’s abortion … Read More →

What do the American bishops have to say as a body about Speak Pelosi’s remarks? Bishops respond to House Speaker Pelosi’s misrepresentation of Church teaching against abortion WASHINGTON–Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, … Read More →

His Excellency Donald W. Wuerl responds to Speaker Pelosi: Archbishop Wuerl on the Church’s Constant Teaching on Abortion August 25, 2008 The following statement is from Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl: On Meet the Press this past Sunday, August 23, … Read More →

His Eminence Edward Card. Egan of New York has issued a press release in response to Speak Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) remarks on Meet The Press last Sunday. Let’s look with my emphases and comments. Statement on Remarks by Speaker Pelosi … Read More →

In your handy copy of the 2004 Martyrologium Romanum you find that today is the … well… read it yourself: 1. Commemoratio sancti Melchisedech, regis Salem et sacerdotis Dei Altissimi, qui Abraham benedicens salutavit a victoria regressum, Domino sanctum sacrificum, … Read More →

I have been a fierce proponent of training in Latin for men who would be priests of the Latin Church.  However, over the years I have somewhat modified by views. I haven’t changed my mind that men in seminary need … Read More →

From Catholic News Agency.  My emphases and comments: Denver archbishop slams Pelosi on Church teachings and abortion Rep. Nancy Pelosi / Archbishop Chaput Denver, Aug 25, 2008 / 03:27 pm (CNA).- In a statement eloquently titled “On the Separation of … Read More →

Some people were a bit concerned about the vocations poster from the Diocese of Raleigh depicting a young boy " "playing" priest and celebrating Mass.   Frankly, I find nothing wrong with that.  There seems nothing irreverent about what he is … Read More →

In the light of what I have been reading about a certain politician and his unwillingness to vote to defend the rights of babies who survive abortion attempts and manage to be born anyway, … and in light of what … Read More →

Kathryn Jean Lopez of National Review had interesting observations about Speaker Pelosi’s Meet The Press inept pontifications. What Makes a Speaker Catholic?Buying into Pelosi’s personal church. By Kathryn Jean Lopez Denver — “If you’re Catholic and you disagree with your … Read More →

This interesting article from the Irish Independent raises questions.. though not many: Eucharist from [Genetically-Modified] wheat ‘contravenes canon law’ By JEROME REILLY Sunday August 24 2008 Genetically-modified (GM) wheat may not be be suitable under canon law to be used … Read More →

In hour two of his program today, Rush vivisected Speaker Nancy Pelosi on what she said on Meet The Press. UPDATE:  Here is the transcript. Listen To It!  WMP | RealPlayer Audio clips available for Rush 24/7 members only — … Read More →

Spero News gives us this story: Elderly Catholic bishop arrested in China Chinese officials arrived on the morning of August 24 to arrest 74 year-old Bishop Jia Zhiguo, the twelfth such arrest since 2004. His whereabouts are unknown. By Martin … Read More →

There is quite a stir in Brisbane, Australia. Apparently St. Mary’s parish is competing with St. Joan of Arc in Minneapolis for most "Weirdest Parish Tolerated". St Mary’s Church told to toe Vatican line or be shut down By Margaret … Read More →

This is in from ANSA: Pasta 30% up but wheat 25% down ‘No alibi’ for not lowering pasta prices, farmers say (ANSA) – Rome, August 20 – This year’s extraordinary rise in pasta prices has been even higher than previously … Read More →

With a tip of the biretta to Amy   o{]:¬/   I repost here the exchange I saw this morning on Meet The Press between host Tom Brokow and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM2VqqNLWxQ]     MR. BROKAW: Senator … Read More →