Monthly Archives: September 2008

A surprise encounter in the British Museum

Those of you who know and share some of my reading habits will recognize the significance of the following. I was in one of the general displays in the British Museum and recognized a friend… twice!  

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4 million today!

We hit the 4,000,000 mark for visits today! That’s 4 mil since I started using Sitemeter. Who was it? UPDATE: It’s done!Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein Visitor’s Time         Sep 28 2008 10:49:04 pmVisit Number         4,000,000

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The Pope people forget to remember

Say a prayer for His Holiness Pope John Paul I, who unexpectedly died on this day in 1978.

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Observations of a priest new to the TLM

From a priest reader: I hope priests continue to write in.  I would like their contributions to be a regular feature here. Fr. Z., I am a pastor who recently began offering Mass in the Extraordinary Form. In fact, today … Read More

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Where are you?

I am always fascinated to see how many different places around the world whence people are when they visit WDTPRS. Here is a snapshot of the last few minutes. (These places are sometimes approximations.) Bloomington, Illinois Salt Lake City, Utah … Read More

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Card. Castrillon’s intro to new edition of Fortescue/O’Connell

A new edition of The Ceremonies of the Roman Rite Described edited by Alcuin Reid is being produced. A kind soul sent me the text of the introduction to the edition by the President of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, … Read More

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What Does the Samizdat Really Say?

I found this great comment on the blog of Damian Thompson Holy Smoke about the London Blognic (here and here). A few nights ago I joined a group of Catholic bloggers in a pub in Victoria. They included the world-famous … Read More

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A Protestant Pastor reacts to the Communion rail entry

When I see that someone has linked back to WDTPRS, I will sometimes go find out what is going on.  I often find gems. For example, on the blog Power, Love, Self-Discipline a pastor of a United Church of Christ … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Who should receive Anointing of the Sick?

A reader asks: I have a friend who is undergoing foot surgery soon. Although it is minor surgery, she will be under general anesthesia for over two hours. Her sister ended up in a coma for two weeks following a … Read More

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San Diego TLM news

This sketchy news comes from San Diego.  I am guessing by "tommorow" he means "Sunday" Folks… if you send news, send complete information. I wanted to tell you that tomorrow, our Bishop, His Excellency Robert Brom, will be celebrating mass … Read More

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Telegraph: ten commandments for bloggers

Apparently other Christian groups are envious of the Vatican’s infamously strange  "ten commandments for driving" and they have begun to put out their own lists. Here is a story from The Telegraph in the UK: Bloggers given new Ten Commandments … Read More

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Off to the airport

What a wonderful time I have had in England. Many thanks to the fine people I met along the way. My special gratitude goes out to those who came to the blognic and to the folks at. St. Bede’s in … Read More

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D. of Venice: Extraordinary Use parish

Some TLM news: Bishop Dewane Gives First Church in Florida for Exclusive Use of the Latin Mass His Excellency Bishop Frank Dewane announced today that the Diocese of Venice in Florida has purchased a church for the exclusive use of the … Read More

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Last meal in town

A last bite to eat, again in Chinatown, before heading home to pack! Tomorrow I depart this “sceptered isle” for the “land of the free and the home of the brave”.

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Tower

The Tower

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Fur furious

I had to wait at the DLR for nearly 30 minutes for a train running every 3 because a DOG was in the tunnel and had to be removed. I suspect this means I will miss the last entrance to … Read More

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Time for Time

My visit to see time was great! I have been interested in clocks and the history of the Royal Navy for years. This it was avrral pleasure to visit the Nrlson displays in the Maritime Museum and then go to … Read More

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Maritime Museum

I am on my way to the Maritime Museum now. It is a beautiful sunny day! A view from the upper deck of the bus and nearby tube station.

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Catholic Times (UK): Paul VI & Bugnini: no one more “pastorally sensitive” about TLM

The recent number of The Catholic Times, (21 Sept, p. 9) an English weekly, has one of the dumbest articles about Pope Benedict’s Summorum Pontificum I have read to date. It was written by one Msgr. Basil Loftus, whom I … Read More

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The Palace

I just concluded a visit to Buckingham Palace. Very few people. Fascinating. Some of the most beautiful rooms have seen. Well worth the effort if you are here at the right time if year.

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