Daily Archives: 29 May 2009

DETROIT: 31 May (Pentecost) Solemn FIRST Mass – TLM

From a reader: Rev. Mr. Charles White IV is to be ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit by Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron on Saturday, May 30th.   His first Mass as celebrant, will be in the Extraordinary Form – a … Read More

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Discussion between D. Kmiec and R. George on the Obama Administration

On Thursday, 29 May there was a very interesting "discussion" held by Catholic University of America on "The Obama Administration and the Sanctity of Human Life: Is there a common ground on life issue? What is the right response by … Read More

Posted in SESSIUNCULA, The future and our choices | Tagged , , , , ,
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WDTPRS now on KINDLE

This blog is now available through amazon.com and KINDLE. Monthly Price: $1.99 & includes wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet Kindle Blog Subscriptions     * Kindle Blogs are auto-delivered wirelessly to your Kindle and updated throughout the day so you can … Read More

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Archbp. Nienstedt to pro-homosexual group: “The truths of our faith are not open to debate”

From Stella Borealis come this entry about the annual Pentecost challenge made by a homosexual activist group to the local Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis.  The group concerned is called Rainbow Sash. Adherents of Rainbow Sash publicly protest the … Read More

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What is your good news?

Although the week has brought some sadness, there are nevertheless reasons for good cheer in this life, aided by grace. Foremost among the good pieces of news I had were the appointment of a friend of mine, Fr. Lee Piche, … Read More

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Nice, France: ONE Mass for the whole diocese on Pentecost

UPDATE 0019 GMT 30 May One of the commenters, below, says that this report is not true. Scroll down to see his comments. _____________________ Our friends at Rorate have an entry which has me a little steamed. Try to wrap … Read More

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PCED: Clarification on the use of the ancient Ambrosian Rite

There has been a very interesting development in regard to the use the older form of the Ambrosian Rite. My understanding is that priests and laypeople in those regions where the Ambrosian Rite has historically been used have encountered great … Read More

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Kicking & Screaming!

There are some things you just can’t make up. This is in from LA News with my emphases and comments: Kicking & Screaming: Journo Dragged From Near Air Force One By  CHRISTINA HOAG Updated 9:08 PM PDT, Thu, May 28, … Read More

Posted in Just Too Cool, Lighter fare, SESSIUNCULA |
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Successful attacks by the enemy

A reader has sent me a photo taken clandestinely. This may explain how the enemy maintains that sustained attack on the bird feeders. This may even explain why I had no coffee beans this morning! CLICK

Posted in Lighter fare, SESSIUNCULA, The Feeder Feed |
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