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Some recent posts

Posted on 30 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some recent posts:

  • NYT Op-Ed on 40 years of the Novus Ordo
  • Whatever it is we’re doin’… ain’t workin’!
  • My view of Benedict’s XVI’s sermon for 1st Vespers in this new liturgical year
  • Australia: Holy See tells https://wdtprs.com/wp-admin/post-new.phpCatholic diocese not to host Anglican ordination of women
  • “Bishooooops, don’t let your chapels grow up to be discooooos….”
  • “Catholic Democrats” … “Sycophantic Toadies”… take your pick 
  • DOG BITES MAN! SUN RISES AT DAWN! LIBERAL SISTERS UNCOOPERATIVE!
  • CDWDS responds on question of H1N1 and restriction of Communion on the tongue
  • The Holy Father’s new Ferula
  • New Benedictine Ferula
  • REVIEW: St. Antoine Daniel Gregorian Chant Ordinaries (and Fr. Z rants)
  • A little … not so little… project for US Catholic bloggers
  • PODCAzTs on the 40th Anniversary of the Novus Ordo
  • John Paul II – flagellation before he ordained priests

 
 

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    • ASK FATHER: Can we Catholics observe Jewish feasts like Purim?
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    • LENTCAzT 2021: 08 – Ember Wednesday 1st Week of Lent: “A prayer on the way to Mass”
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    • Manual of Episcopal Ceremonies (in 2 vols) [Rettger – Stehle]
    • Rubrics of the Roman Breviary and Missal [Doyle]
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