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Daily Archives: 16 October 2008
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Two greats speak at the Synod: Card. Zen and Archbp. Burke
Here are two interventions from the Synod: — H.E. Most. Rev. Raymond Leo BURKE, Archbishop Emeritus of Saint Louis, Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (VATICAN CITY) 1. Regarding no. 58 of the Instrumentum laboris, the Holy … Continue reading
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The Al Smith dinner is on live stream C-Span
Sen. Obama is speaking, right now, live at the Al Smith Dinner: C-SPAN Obama is really pretty funny! Good writers!
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Pope Benedict XVI
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Reading material
What does Senator Obama’s reading list include? From Some Wear Hats we have this image: The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria Well… I too read books that are written from perspectives very different from mine.
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How to write to the Holy See about liturgical abuses or anything else
Damian Thompson over at Holy Smoke has a post about how to write to the Holy See. You can go to Damian’s place to read the many comments. An anonymous post that orthodox Catholics should read An anonymous Holy Smoke … Continue reading
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More of the bison
Yesterday I posted from my phone a photo of some bison, in a small herd. Here are a few more. Look at the size of one of the old bulls. Get all that meat moving and it could do some … Continue reading
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QUAERITUR: Can a person be stopped from kneeling for Communion?
From a reader: Father,The Wanderer told me to write to you and see if you perhaps answer my question. My question is in regards to receiving Communion. Hasn’t the Vatican said that a person cannot be refused Communion if they … Continue reading
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Because we really need more options…
From ZENIT: VATICAN CITY, OCT. 14, 2008 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See has approved three alternatives to "Ite, missa est," the final words said by the priest at Mass.Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, … Continue reading
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Wacky wymynpryst wannabes wend way to Wome
UPDATE: 20:43 GMT This is from Bridget Mary’s Blog (a Call To Action type… get ready for zany stuff if you visit that blog. You think it’s all a joke, at first, then you realize she means it.). You can … Continue reading
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Synod participant suggests Pope start a blog
This is interesting: A Blogging Benedict XVI?Chinese Laywoman Makes Proposal at Synod VATICAN CITY, OCT. 14, 2008 (Zenit.org).- One of the auditors at the world Synod of Bishops has suggested that Benedict XVI opens a blog to explain the word … Continue reading
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QUAERITUR: Why would someone under 60 want to attend the TLM?
From a reader: Dear Father, I have been asked by several people in my parish "Why in the world would anyone under 60 want to attend [that] Mass?!". Some of these very same people are fast approaching that age. I … Continue reading
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New Star Trek movie
Did you know that a new, reimaging of the original Star Trek – a movie – is being made? I didn’t. I am not much of a trekkie, I think. I saw a still on one of the Catholic blogs … Continue reading
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San Diego, CA: FSSP parish
This was brought to me attention: The FSSP has a parish in the Diocese of San Diego.The below info is from the Diocese of San Diego’s website: Parish: St. AnneYear Founded: 2008Pastor: Rev. Carl Gismondi, FSSPAddress: 621 Sicard Street San Diego, … Continue reading
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QUAERITUR: Are bishops obliged to establish “personal parishes”?
From a reader: Dear Father Z: Some people in Glasgow are considering asking Archbishop Conti for a personal parish. They are going to get some names of people who want one – a petition – and present them to His … Continue reading
Repeat invitation to priestly readers
I created a new category a while back, Mail from priests I would like to repeat my invitation. Some of the most interesting feedback and news I get is from priests (and bishops) who are readers. I like to be … Continue reading
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