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Monthly Archives: August 2009
PODCAzT 89: Imitation of Christ – temptation, consolation; Fr. Z rambles on the world, the flesh, the devil
It has been a long time since I have made a PODCAzT. I thought a quick project might get me back into the swing of things after many computer problems and being a little burned out. Today we hear from … Read More
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Diocese of Scranton: BOTH bishops resign
From CNA: Pope accepts resignations of both bishops from Diocese of Scranton Scranton, Pa., Aug 31, 2009 / 10:32 am (CNA).- An announcement from the Vatican this morning revealed that not only will the diocese’s bishop, Most Rev. Joseph Martino … Read More
Extraordinary Form Workshop for Laity in Birmingham: wrap up
From a reader: Fr. Z., We had a very successful workshop on the Extraordinary Form for the laity in Birmingham, AL. Nearly 200 people showed up for the conference and Solemn Mass. Fr. Justin Nolan gave very informative talks, with … Read More
Happy B-Day to an old friend
Today is the Birthday of an old friend. Greetings from afar!
More advice from an Evil Overlord
More advice from the always useful and amusing Peter’s Evil Overlord List. When I am an evil overlord… 28. My pet monster will be kept in a secure cage from which it cannot escape and into which I could not … Read More
Happy Potter meets… ?!?… Ludwig Ott?
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funeral question
Are funerals really no longer for the purpose of praying for the soul of the deceased? Do the dead no longer need prayers? I’m just askin’ What are funeral Masses for?
grrrrr update
I have successfully rebuilt the most important part of the mothership. It has been a real anabasis. However, I am now trying to figure out how to restore files from a shadow backup, in a .vhd file. The Vista program … Read More
A note for today from Ven. Bede
Today’s liturgy, on this feast of the Beheading of John the Baptist, perhaps has something to say about what we are witnessing in another sphere. From the Office of Readings a selection from Ven. Bede in which we read: His … Read More
Senate bill proposes White House control of private sector telecommunications
Here is a reallllly good idea. From CNET with my emphases and comments: August 28, 2009 12:34 AM PDTBill would give president emergency control of Internetby Declan McCullagh Internet companies and civil liberties groups were alarmed this spring when a … Read More
Reviewing good advice
I have been reviewing the always useful and amusing Peter’s Evil Overlord List. There is some good advice here… 12. One of my advisers will be an average five-year-old child. Any flaws in my plan that he is able to … Read More
Card. Cipriani: Communion on the tongue, kneeling, with paten
From a reader: Dear Fr. Z, This seems to be quite significant news: This is the first time, as far as I know, that our bishop, His Eminence Juan Luis Cardinal Cipriani, Archbishop of Lima, Perú, publicly in a homily (last … Read More
Reminder about registration
Remember… to post comments you must register. I ask for some information which for the most part is not displayed. What is displayed is your username or screen name. Hint: If you are stingy with information (which won’t be posted) … Read More
Operating Systems and Mac my questions – your suggestions
My recent struggles with my Vista driven computer have me looking down the road to Windows 7. Apparently if you have a certain level of Vista, you have to upgrade to a certain level of Windows 7, right? Also, since … Read More
Mon 31 Aug: Diocese of Scranton To Make Announcement
From the website of the Diocese of Scranton: Diocese of Scranton To Make Announcement The Diocese of Scranton will conduct a news conference this Monday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. The news conference is not open to the public, and … Read More
QUAERITUR: altar and ambo
From a reader: What is the significance of the ambo being elevated? Should it be as high as the altar? What should their positioning be relative to one another? I ask these questions, because I recently made the statement that … Read More
