Daily Archives: 28 April 2010

Pope Benedict will make final decision about Legionaries

From CNA with my emphases: Pope will make final decision on Legionaries, Vatican spokesman states Rome, Italy, Apr 28, 2010 / 05:56 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI will make the final decisions regarding the Apostolic Visitation of the Legionaries … Read More

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What’s driving the media feeding frenzy? Could it be money?

Want to know what is driving the media rush to attack the Church and Pope Benedict over the clerical abuse crisis.. again? Hell’s Bible (aka The New York Times) A Frenzied Pace for Lawyer Behind Vatican SuitsBy MONICA DAVEYPublished: April … Read More

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Your reactions to the Pontifical Mass in Washington

I had asked readers for reactions to the Pontifical Mass in the Traditional, Extraordinary Form celebrated in Washington DC for the 5th anniversary of the pontificate of Pope Benedict. Here are some of your responses: Being 16 years old I … Read More

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Something new found on Shroud of Turin, WDTPRS POLL!

I find it fascinating that as new technology develops, we start finding new things in the Shroud of Turin. As you may know the Shroud of Turin was recently placed on display in Turin, Italy.  Here is an interesting story … Read More

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Beautiful and above all strong rosaries

I keep my eye open for nice rosaries, probably because I have a penchant for giving them away. Years ago I encouraged a member of the old COL Forum on Compuserve to start a rosary making business.  Her work was … Read More

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Technology and the New Evangelization shall meet… and go “BONG BONG BONG”!

When I was a little kid I used to listen to the shortwave radio tuned to WWV, the National Bureau of Standards time channel.  The clock would tick, and then go bong…bong…bong… bong… bong….  I found it fascinating to hear … Read More

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New ICEL translation has been approved

To the joy of most and the dismay of a few, it looks as if the new ICEL translation has been approved, though it won’t be available for a while yet. The Vox Clara commission, formed as a liaison between … Read More

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Thanks to readers and Penjing Report

When I receive donations through the donation button on the sidebar or on some posts (especially bird related posts), I always write back an email with a note of thanks.   However, lately some of my e-mails are getting kicked back … Read More

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