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Monthly Archives: May 2010
The Feeder Feed: New Bird!
I have seen the season’s first … Passerina cyanea…. Mr. Indigo bunting! They like millet. I shall put out more millet in a separate feeder. Meanwhile… Here are three of the four male Grosbeaks which were parked for some chow … Read More
Ascension PODCAzTs
There are oldie PODCAzTs available touching on the feast of the Ascension. 029 07-05-18 Leo’s mind blowing Ascension sermon; angels 028 07-05-17 Augustine on the Ascension; Card. Castrillion on the Motu Proprio
SSPX Superior Bp. Fellay interviewed
Our friends at Rorate have posted an interview by Brian Mershon with SSPX Superior Bp. Bernard Fellay. Here is an excerpt: Brian Mershon: Some critics say that the Society’s rejection of a canonical or practical solution is a sign of … Read More
QUAERITUR: the number of candles to be used
From a reader: I would like to know what the rubrics are regarding the use of candles for the Divine Office in the Extraordinary Form. I have been reading through rubrics in Brevaries, but have found nothing concerning candles. I … Read More
Fr. Z’s Kitchen: THINK FAST!! Impromptu surprise sudden what can you do with this supper
My company from Sunday showed up tonight, surprise, with "Hey Father! What can you do with this?" Elk. FAST! FAST! What to do? I dragged up a bottle of Bonarda and got it breathing. Onions and a little celery in … Read More
Nooo…. that’s just wrong! Confession is not a “game”.
A reader sent me this. They call it a "game". I wonder how Moslems would enjoy seeing a game app for the iPhone called "Ramadan". How about a "Salaat" game app? How about the "Hajj" game? Would Jews enjoy a … Read More
The Feeder Feed: NEW BIRD!
NEW BIRD! New for this year, at least.The first Ruby-Throated Hummingbird!
C of E closer to ordination of women
Pope Benedict, the Pope of Christian Unity, has put in place provisions to receive into unity with Rome traditionally-minded Anglicans who desire to remain Christian. Anglicanorum coetibus was the Holy Father’s response to their request. Meanwhile, we are watching the … Read More
Benedict XVI’s presser on airplane to Portugal, clerical crisis and “third secret”
"We have to re-learn the essentials: conversion, prayer, penance, and the theological virtues." Thus, Benedict XVI today on the way to Portugal. My friend John L. Allen Jr., the fair-minded nearly ubiquitous, who is sadly still correspondent for for the … Read More
Nihil innovetur! Well… maybe a little innovetur…
"In the Vatican they update their technology every 75 years, whether it needs updating or not." That was my motto some years ago when I worked there. However, I was glad to see in the Bolletino today that the Holy … Read More
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