Daily Archives: 7 August 2010

Sunday Supper 6 – Who knows? I now know… SALMON!

I am contemplating Sunday Supper 6.  I have had no time to shop and the Sunday company will be bringing groceries: mystery groceries. Therefore I will be punting.  But I have dragged out my big sauce book, which I haven’t … Read More

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Stingy schedule for confessions in parishes and “New Evangelization”

During the summer months, I often mention in sermons the need for confession.  Summer is not vacation time from the sacrament of penance.   In the busy weeks and long lingering days – now getting shorter –  people must make time … Read More

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, SESSIUNCULA | Tagged ,
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Dropping “Patriarch of the West” and changing titles of Roman Basilicas to “Papal”

Under another entry I had mentioned the move made by Pope Benedict a few years ago to change the titles of Major Roman Basilica’s from "Patriarchal" Basilicas to "Papal" Basilicas.  He left aside his title "Patriarch of the West". Commentators … Read More

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New Jersey – 15 Aug: Solemn Mass sponsored by Mater Ecclesiae

I received this note from my good friend Fr. Robert Pasley, pastor of Mater Ecclesiae in Berlin, NJ where I have often been a guest.  Each year Mater Ecclesiae sponsors a Solemn Mass in the Extraordinary Form with exceptional sacred … Read More

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