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- on From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 13-11-25 – Bishops meeting: “It’s wild that I find myself having sympathy for Bishop McButterpants . . .”
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- on Daily Rome Shot 1482 – “A…. ?… for your thoughts.”: “A penny for your thoughts on the SSPX reaction, Father.”
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- on From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 13-11-25 – Bishops meeting: “Bishop McFatty pants. I have tried speaking to NO Bishops over the years. All they do is try to change…”
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Monthly Archives: October 2008
What horrors await us in the penumbras formed by emanations
Forget skeletons. Here is a truly scary Halloween thought! What is at stake in the upcoming election? Here is something to think about from LifeNews. My emphases and comments. Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) — In a Thursday interview with NBC News, … Read More
Jaunty
New visitors: Jaunty! Plays well with others. I would like to add more of these to the feed. I believe this is the female Cardinal.
Bp. Carlson of Saginaw speaks out on Prop. 2
His Excellency Most Reverend Robert Carlson, Bishop of Saginaw, has issued a statement to Catholics in that diocese about the issues to consider at this year’s election. Read this also against the background of what the dreadful pro-abortion "Catholic" Governor … Read More
BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER
BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER VATICAN CITY, 31 OCT 2008 (VIS) – Benedict’s general prayer intention for November is: "That the testimony of love offered by the saints may fortify Christians in their devotion to God and their neighbor, … Read More
An article on lectio divina
Our friend Fr. Scott Haynes at St. John Cantius in that toddlin’ town Chicago, sent me a link to his article on lectio divina. Check it out.
Bp. Vasa of Baker, OR! WDTPRS is impressed – kudos!
Bishops are standing up. Priests are standing up. Will you now stand up? Here is another good example of leadership from a bishop in the USA. This is a strong and very personal appeal from a bishop about standing up … Read More
BLOG DOWN and PENJING REPORT
I am presently sipping one of the best cups of coffee I have had in a while: dark roast Sumatra… very strong. Penjing is pulling in some morning sun. The birds are at it. All is right with the … Read More
PODACzT 69: Augustine on Ps 103 & Benedictines can sing!
After a long hiatus, I am back with another PODCAzT. Travelling, being tried, tired, and problems with teeth have quieted me at the microphone. Even with this one, it was a bit of a chore. I also need to reacquaint … Read More
A little Wednesday-before-election black humor
In a moment of grim expectation as I contemplate the upcoming election, I found this little graphic over at Wormtalk and Slugspeak to be just the right thing.
Holy See on use of psychology in priestly formation
This from the Holy See to all involved in seminary formation…. including the wicked ******** years ago who used psychologists and psychological "discernment" as a weapon to keep normal, Church loving, faithful men out of the priesthood. GUIDELINES FOR USE … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Daily Rome Shot 1482 – “A…. ?… for your thoughts.”: “Fr. Jackson: Sorry… the gumint ain’t making no pennies no more sos I ain’t gotta say. (See above.) o{]:¬)”
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