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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Correcting something in The Telegraph about the Apostolic Penitentiary and grave sins
I must correct something I read in the UK’s The Telegraph. In an article on the recent open day with the Sacra Penitenzieria Apostolica, which handles issues of the internal forum, indulgences, etc., the Telegraph article said.. [my emphases and … Read More
18 Jan: Will Pres. Obama react to this year’s proclamation of “National Sanctity of Human Life Day”?
From The Catholic League BUSH PROCLAIMS PRO-LIFE DAY:WILL OBAMA HONOR IT? Yesterday, President George W. Bush proclaimed January 18 to be “National Sanctity of Human Life Day.” He said that “All life is a gift from our Creator that is sacred, … Read More
Catholic Herald: Anna Arco’s great article on “women who made Vatican history”
Folks… you definitely want to look at the recent offering from the wonderful Anna Arco, persistent columnist for the best English language Catholic weekly across the Pond. My search for the women who made Vatican history Anna Arco goes in … Read More
Westminster Cathedral, England: Plenary Indulgence during Week of Christian Unity
This just in: His Eminence Cormac Card. Murphy-O’Connor, Archbishop of Westminster, announced that the faithful may obtain a Plenary Indulgence in the Year of St. Paul by attending Mass at Westminster Cathedral either during the Week of Prayer for Christian … Read More
kudos to a new priest
Congratulations to the newly ordained Fr. Francesco Ramella. From his First Mass in Dolcedo, Italy.
Siskin Report
I have several e-mails this morning asking how the ailing Pine Siskin is doing. The problem seems to be an injured/lame leg or foot. This morning I arose to find him at the feeder, still separate from the flock, eating. … Read More
Where you are!
Here is a snapshot of the last few minutes, as I scan to see where people are right now as they are visiting. I find that fascinating. Imagine.. people from all over the world can find there way here and … Read More
Follow up: “Fr. Paul”
If any of you recall my request for prayers for "Fr. Paul". He was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. I would ask that you stop NOW and say a prayer for him. You might also ask Ven. Pauline Jaricot to intercede … Read More
Two nice landmarks
Two things, for which I owe you participates a dept of gratitude. Tonight the results of the 2008 Weblog Awards were finalized. 1 – WDTPRS2 – Standing On My Head3 – Happy Catholic4 – Conversion Diary Catholic Blogs took the … Read More
NAPALM ALERT: Which Church Father are you?
Over at our friend and fellow NAPALMer Mike Aquilina’s place The Way of the Fathers there is an interesting quiz. Which Church Father are you? Go spike his stats and take the quiz. Fun!
Eugene on The Old Guardian Angel Prayer…: “The Italian version I learned as a little boy in Italy and is still in use today is an exact…”
