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- BeatifyStickler on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “I take great pride in the term, “we are our rites”, I see that more and more as the years…”
- on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “Speaking as a layperson who is very familiar with exorcisms: most people freak out about exorcisms because their minds immediately…”
- on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “We have to keep in mind that Jesus is Victor! Our Lady is a powerful intercessor and the wicked ones…”
- on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “Thank you for reports and photos from Rome”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 41 (0): Se vedemo & My View For Awhile: “Father, I’ll be traveling to Rome soon and would like to know if there are English speaking priests hearing confessions…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 41 (0): Se vedemo & My View For Awhile: “**Fr. Z, your contact systems are not working, neither the email nor the “ask father.” I post and submit, receive…”
- on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “It occurs to me that, had this traditional understanding of and approach to blessings been continued in the modern era,…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 41 (0): Se vedemo & My View For Awhile: “God bless you on your journey, Father; may the angels carry you all the way safely.”
- on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “I really enjoyed your article, a very common sense approach to exorcism. Exorcism just as our daily rosary is just…”
- on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “Fr. Z said: Speaking of the traditional Holy Mass, before the Gospel, the priest or deacon says two prayers. The…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 41 (0): Se vedemo & My View For Awhile: “God Bless Pippo (Campo de’ Fiori) for looking after Our Lady. Safe journey, Fr. Look forward to October/November in Rome,…”
- on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “FEAR IS GOOD! We can love God or fear God, either way can get us to heaven. I have fear…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 39 & 40 (-2 & -1): An ACTION ITEM!: “p.s. A young, traditional priest looked at our item and assured me it was just Latin (Hispanic) influence and not…”
- on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “We know the demons fear exorcism. So it stands to reason that it tells you something when humans fear the…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Fr. Z: Refrain from having an Espresso with your dessert tonight so you can get a good night sleep. I…”
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Monthly Archives: December 2009
WDTPRS – 22 December COLLECT (2002MR)
We are closing in on our goal. Let’s look at the Collect for 22 December in the 2002MR. The Roman Station today is the Basilica of the Twelve Apostles. COLLECT: Deus, qui, hominem delapsum in mortem conspiciens, Unigeniti tui adventu … Read More
Michael O’Brien on “Twilight”: modern man’s futile flight from conscience
From a reader: I think Michael O’Brien’s new piece (12/19/09) on "Twilight" and its popularity is a much better analysis than the one written by Sophie Caldecott. I have both read and written a lot on Twilight and O’Brien’s piece … Read More
Dust up in Japan over new translation
In the UK’s weekly liberal fishwrap The Tablet (aka The Pill aka RU486) there is a note about a tussle over the new translation in Japan. JAPAN JAPAN’S BISHOPS have clashed with the Vatican in an effort to keep their … Read More
POLL ALERT: Le Figaro on Ven. Pius XII … AUX ARMES!
Aux armes, citoyens! In another entry I asked you readers to keep your eyes peeled for online POLLS about the decision of Pope Benedict XVI to promulgate the decree regarding the heroic virtues of Ven. Pius XII. A reader alerted … Read More
QUAERITUR: priest says not to lift the chasuble during TLM
From a reader: Our TLM priest has asked the altar servers not to lift his chasuble during the elevations. Says it distracts him.Anyway, I was wondering if the chasuble lifting is just a tradition or if it is such a … Read More
How wouldst thou vote in our “Thou v. You” poll?
Maybe we could have a petition…. "What if we just said ‘Thee’?" … How wouldst thou vote? n {democracy:38}
Avenging elephants in India didn’t forget
The great pastor of Blackfen, His Hermeneuticalness, has an interesting post: Last July, as you may remember, Christians in the Indian state of Orissa were subjected to severe persecution. A 22 year old nun was burnt to death, an orphanage … Read More
Sen. Nelson sold himself
Sen. Nelson (D-NE) gets from Pres. Obama and Sen. Reid (D-NV) federal money for Medicaid … for Nebraska… pretty much forever? Sen. Nelson is apparently okay with other states paying for Nebraska’s free ride. Sen. Nelson must be okay with … Read More
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged conscience clause, health care reform, Sen. Nelson, USCCB
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WDTPRS: 4th Sunday of Advent – COLLECT (2002MR) – POLL!
The Collect for this Sunday is the Post-communion of the Feast of the Annunciation (25 March) in the 1962MR. Most of you who recite the Angelus know this prayer. This time we also get the WDTPRS version since we want … Read More
Evening
I had a very fine left over carcass! I am making soup. Chicken soup. A savory roasted chicken having been consumed, I extracted from the freezer stock made at various times in the summer, to which, as it was … Read More
NY Daily News article on Pius XII (POLL ALERT)
You knew that as soon as the ball started rolling again in the cause of Pope Pius XII, as Pope Benedict XVI did today, the naysayers would resume their detraction. What always astonishes me is how the earlier lies so … Read More
Some recent posts
Some posts of interest: ALERT! Maniples in the news! Is the Holy See “copyrighting” Ven. Pope John Paul’s name? PETITION PROJECT HELP REQUEST: We’ve Waited Long Enough Intriguing book by SSPX – “The Problem of the Liturgical Reform: A Theological … Read More
In Belleville, Bp. Braxton takes a stand on kneeling (POLL ALERT)
On the site of a newspaper in SW Illinois, St. Louis, bnd.com there is an article about the Bishop of Belleville, Most Rev. Edward Braxton. It seems that in one of the parishes in the diocese of Belleville, people are … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged Belleville, Bp. Braxton, kneelers, kneeling
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35 Comments
Let’s keep an eye on POLLS about Ven. Pius XII
I am guessing that in the wake of the declaration of Pius XII as Venerable, there may be a few dust ups in the press. I am guessing there will be polls about this, too. Keep an eye out for … Read More
ALERT! Maniples in the news!
I don’t know how many times I have had discussions with liberal priests about the use of the maniple. For some reasons liberals hate maniples, which in itself is a good enough reason to wear them as often as possible. … Read More
Expectation of the Blessed Virgin – interesting customs
Over at the excellent Lion & Cardinal there is an entry about today’s traditional observance of the Expectation of the Blessed Virgin. My emphases and comments: Dom Prosper Gueranger: This feast, which is now kept not only throughout the whole … Read More
Anti-Catholic, anti-priest move by Celebrity Cruises
For the following, keep two points in mind. Priests will tell you that they often hear some pretty amazing confessions when they visit a parish where they are not usually assigned, or even when they are traveling. It is a … Read More
Is the Holy See “copyrighting” Ven. Pope John Paul’s name?
From VIS: DECLARATION ON THE PROTECTION OF THE FIGURE OF THE POPE Recent years have witnessed a great increase of affection and esteem for the person of the Holy Father. There has also been a desire to use the Pope’s … Read More
PETITION PROJECT HELP REQUEST: We’ve Waited Long Enough
Here is an ALERT to all WDTPRS readers and a request to bloggers to help. But first, a digression to whet your appetite. Remember that whole business of a petition by those who are determined to resist the new translation … Read More
BeatifyStickler on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “I take great pride in the term, “we are our rites”, I see that more and more as the years…”
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