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Daily Archives: 7 February 2009
SSPX Bp. Williamson: ceased to function as seminary rector
It may be that the obvious shoe has dropped and that Bp. Williamson has been retired so that he won’t be an obstacle. Rorate has this interesting story. The Turning Tide: Four SSPX Bishops send joint letter to the Pope … Read More
QUAERITUR: words of absolution
From a reader: I know you are busy but I have a quick question regarding the valid words of absolution in the sacrament of penance. If the priest says the whole formula starting with God the Father of Mercies, … Read More
New uses for unused confessionals
A reader sent me this photo of a confessional. CLICK the photo to find out how it is being used now! What signal does this send to people about the importance of the sacrament of penance? I’m just askin’…
WDTPRS: Septuagesima (1962MR)
A few thoughts about Septuagesima and its prayers for Holy Mass, excerpted from articles I wrote for The Wanderer, to which you can subscribe for an online edition. The Roman Station is St. Lawrence outside-the-walls. In the pre-Conciliar calendar the … Read More
What some Catholic Colleges have in their theology departments
This blog, the Journey To A New Pentecost, has posted an editorial printed in the newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport, IA. It is by Keith Soko, Ph.D, who is associate professor of moral theology and chair of the theology … Read More
Thanks to readers!
First of all… thanks for your patience as I battle with the comments problem. Next, I appreciate the support you are giving to WDTPRS in the Bloggers Choice Awards in the Religious Blog category. It is a bit of a … Read More
QUAERITUR: children at Mass
And now a reader is seeking to get me killed by asking about children at Mass. My wife and I recently attended a TLM for First Friday, and had an unpleasant experience before Mass. Our 1 year old daughter noticed … Read More
POLL: Tempus fugit
Tracking time is how we track change. It is salutary thing to consider how we are slipping toward the future. Tempus fugit. How do you do it? Do you use a wristwatch? A clock? Just your cellphone? Sundial? Just look … Read More
When in Rome… this Sunday… support the Pope
If you are in Rome or anywhere near, please go to St. Peter’s Square for the Holy Father’s noontime Angelus and show your support. Bring your friends and urge them to bring their families and friends. Support the Pope.
No matter what the Pope would do, it wouldn’t be enough for this lot
This there a sadder city in North America than Detroit? They have a dreadful pro-abortion "Catholic" governor who has helped to make their state’s economy the worst in the country, they are bleeding businesses and people, the mayor of Detroit… … Read More
Gregg the Obscure on St. Peter’s Basilica… Archpriest Card. Gambetti is out. Who will be next?: “my late mother-in-law, God rest her soul, was fond of saying “when i first saw a policeman younger than me,…”
