Monthly Archives: May 2009

QUAERITUR: Latin version of a Spiritual Communion prayer

I need help from readers for a question sent via e-mail. I cannot find my copy of The Raccolta with Latin and English texts of prayers which at one time had been conceded indulgences. Someone asked my for a Latin … Read More

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QUAERITUR: taking Communion with Precious Blood out to the sick

From a priest reader: Have you ever come across a vessel designed for bringing the Precious Blood to the sick?  I have a parishioner to whom I regularly bring communion, but she is now on an absolutely no gluten diet, … Read More

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Pres. Obama and the Supremes

Pres. Obama announced his nomination to replace Justice Souter on the SCOTUS: Judge Sonia Sotomayor of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. From what I am hearing and reading, she seems pretty far to the left.  She is certainly not … Read More

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turn down the lights and just listen

Last evening I listened to part of an audiobook, a recording by Simon Vance of one of the Aubrey/Maturin series, the 5th in the series, Desolation Island. This book has a few of the best passages in the entire series.  … Read More

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New blog for video reflections in Mandarin

Eternal Light is a new blog, originating from the Holy Land. It provides reflections in Mandarin Chinese.

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Brick by brick at Mission San Juan Bautista

From a reader comes a 1st Holy Communion photo at Mission San Juan Bautista in California.

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Philadelphia TLM news

From a reader some helpful information about the availability of TLMs in the Philadelphia area this summer. Helpful for travelers too. Traditional Latin Mass at the Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy6398 Drexel RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19151on First Fridays and First … Read More

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Sunday afternoon

It was a nearly perfect afternoon at the Sabine Farm today. I had a friend over to enjoy a leisurely late lunch of trouts, a fennel au gratin, sweet corn with a little garish of roasted red peppers. I prepared … Read More

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Msgr. Mario Marini, RIP

In your charity please pray for the soul of Msgr. Mario Marini, a friend of mine, who died on Sunday morning. He died of cancer, which had metastasized aggressively. Msgr. Marini was the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission "Ecclesia Dei" … Read More

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REVIEW: TLM training for priests in Chicago

A priest reader sent the following about a TLM training seminary for priests in Chicago. Dear Fr. Z, Here is a synopsis of my experience for the Extraordinary Form Workshop conducted by the Canon Regulars of St. John Cantius. We … Read More

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Apiculae Sabinae Benedicendae

As the Sabine trees flower, the bees are getting busy! The Sabine chapel apple is emitting a low mmmmm. Miss Honey. We have Sabine hives.  I will be blessing them soon. O Lord God Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth!  … Read More

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Perciatelli with mussels and red peppers

I found some mussels on sale yesterday!  I have done very little interesting cooking for quite a while, so I was delighted at the price and the look of these critters. Time for one of my favs… spaghetti, or in … Read More

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Happy Birthday Card. Mayer: 98

Please in your charity today pray for His Eminence Paul Augustine Card. Mayer, OSB. It is his birthday today: 98 years old, making him the oldest Cardinal. He was the first President of Pont. Comm. "Ecclesia Dei". His Eminence has … Read More

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REMINDER – DVD from Le Barroux

Take a moment to check out this entry on the new DVD from the Benedictive monks at Le Barroux in France. If you are having a hard time figuring out how to order the DVD you can get help via … Read More

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L’Osservatore Romano finally reports on objections of US bishops re: Notre Dame

From CNA.  I haven’t seen the Italian yet. Vatican newspaper finally reports on U.S. bishops’ criticism of Obama, Notre Dame Vatican City, May 22, 2009 / 03:30 pm (CNA).- The Vatican daily newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, which has faced criticism from … Read More

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ALERT: Pro-death politician refused Communion

A reader, PR of Adelaide, alerted me to the following from Ille Curator News Service. I have a few qualms about the details in this report, but here is the story with my emphases and comments. Western Emperor Excommunicated by … Read More

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Weekend

You can invite EIGHT people to join you for a leisurely weekend.  Call it a shooting party ala Gosford Park. There will be slow and well-paced meals and, of course pre-prandials.  Since you are at the WDTPRS county manor (on … Read More

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L’Osservatore Romano article on Notre Dame and Pres. Obama

The article in L’Osservatore Romano has raised a lot of suspicious eyebrows. You see… it is not just the text it is the use also of the photo. For more read this and this and this. Click for larger version. … Read More

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Have good news?

Give us all some of your good news!

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A great site I have in my RSS feed reader. Check it out!

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