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- JabbaPapa on ASK FATHER: Octave of Easter, what about Requiem Masses, Votives for the Election of a Pope… Novena to St. Catherine?: “Grant M : I’m intrigued that both our bishop and the SSPX priest are waiting until sunset on Easter Thursday…”
- on ASK FATHER: Priest and the Roman Canon… what do we say now?: “I respect your opinion fr, but my friend annibale bugnini had a different idea.”
- on ASK FATHER: Priest and the Roman Canon… what do we say now?: “I don’t know what they call it in Latin or Italian, but the Camerlengo taps on the Holy Father with…”
- on ASK FATHER: Priest and the Roman Canon… what do we say now?: “I’m not sure of the exact rubric for the English version, but here’s what Grok had to say about the…”
- on Pray for a new Pope to who will be… better than we deserve! : “This might help… https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-catherine-of-siena-novena”
- on Pray for a new Pope to who will be… better than we deserve! : “We need a warrior Pope, someone like Saint Patrick, and surround himself with several dozen tough, like-minded men. And who…”
- on ASK FATHER: Octave of Easter, what about Requiem Masses, Votives for the Election of a Pope… Novena to St. Catherine?: “Thanks for making me do my homework on this. I was writing originally after an email was sent out to…”
- on ASK FATHER: Priest and the Roman Canon… what do we say now?: “It would seem that only the English Wikipedia has a distinct article about the “Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis” – apparently…”
- on ASK FATHER: Octave of Easter, what about Requiem Masses, Votives for the Election of a Pope… Novena to St. Catherine?: “Copied from a London parish here in the UK: ‘Tonight – Monday 21st April 2025 – at 6:30pm there will…”
- on ASK FATHER: Octave of Easter, what about Requiem Masses, Votives for the Election of a Pope… Novena to St. Catherine?: “I don’t know if this is the same: The priest at our TLM this AM said he wasn’t a liturgist…”
- on ASK FATHER: Octave of Easter, what about Requiem Masses, Votives for the Election of a Pope… Novena to St. Catherine?: “I have been forwarded two messages. From the nearest chapel of the SSPX: Dear faithful, a solemn requiem high mass…”
- on ASK FATHER: Octave of Easter, what about Requiem Masses, Votives for the Election of a Pope… Novena to St. Catherine?: “Isn’t it also the case that the Conclave itself must await the conclusion of the Easter Celebrations before even starting…”
- on With the death of Francis, some will have questions about an election: “@kurtmasur There are 16 of 365 days in the year within the Christmas or Easter octave. Probably a fair assumption…”
- on With the death of Francis, some will have questions about an election: “robtbrown : “The argument that the resignation of BXVI was invalid contradicts the authority of the pope himself.” I disagree.…”
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Daily Archives: 24 September 2010
RATS IN THE RECTORY! Of priests and rodents: Part 2
Remember these guys? Here are some priests in Georgia suffering from a home invasion. By rats. Check the blog Southern Orders. The latest in the saga: This is rat central and I have an update for you on the rectory … Read More
Tonight’s irony packed supper
It being an Ember Friday I ate rather little today, and I am avoiding meat. So, I thought to prime myself for a workout tonight with some pasta and things from the garden. I picked a mess of these little … Read More
Madison, WI 1-2 Oct: Sacred Music Workshop
There will be a workshop on Sacred Music in the Diocese of Madison, WI on 1-2 October, Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Use that link for concrete information about schedules, etc. The workshop is entitled “A treasure of inestimable value”, … Read More
Archbp. Chaput to conference of religion journalists
There is a long piece on CNA about an address given by His Excellency Most Rev. Charles Chaput of Denver. Here are some snips with my emphases and comments: Prejudiced journalism ‘diminishes public life,’ warns Archbishop Chaput Denver, Colo., Sep … Read More
Outstanding analysis of Papal Visit by Samuel Gregg
In another entry, I suggested that I needed better analysis of Benedict XVI’s visit to the UK. Lupus in fabula, is I believe the customary phrase. This comes from Samuel Gregg of the Acton Institute, and one of the smarter … Read More
POLL ALERT: WSJ on clerical celibacy
The Wall Street Journal is running a little poll on the issue of celibacy. And the results at the time of this writing: UPDATE 20:24 GMT: UPDATE 22:35 GMT: UPDATE 25 Sept 12:27 GMT: It seems that the poll has … Read More
Anglican newspaper’s view of the Pope’s visit
In conversations with smart people I know, we have been thinking over the Papal Visit to Scotland and England. We have been parsing also the news coverage after the event. Not great analysis. We have seen stories, but not very … Read More
BLOG RENEWAL UPDATE
ANOTHER UPDATE: I fixed the “threaded” or “nested” comments feature. ___ I added links at the bottom of each entry so that you can email, print, and share posts to various social networking sites. I added just a few social … Read More
Will Anglicans find a Catholic home by the end of the year?
Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity. As Pope of Christian Unity he issued Anglicanorum coetibus which provides for ecclesial structures for traditionally-minded Anglicans seeking communion with the Catholic Church. This was in the background during the Holy Father’s … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can choir director teach a song at homily time?
From a reader: I am a choir director and my pastor would like me to teach the congregation a song during the homily. He will introduce me and I come to the front and take over from there. I am … Read More
Archbp. Wuerl to be point man in USA for Anglicanorum coetibus
The USCCB issued a notice that His Excellency Most. Rev. Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, D.C., will oversee the process for traditionally-minded Anglicans who desire to make use of the provisions the Holy Father issued in Anglicanorum coetibus. USCCB News … Read More
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Tagged Anglicanorum coetibus, Archbp. Wuerl
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The Catholic Herald reviews the Holy Father’s Papal Visit
The UK’s best Catholic weekly, the Catholic Herald, has an issue devoted in large part to the Holy Father’s recent visit to Scotland and England. You will want to be sure to check it online and, if you can, in … Read More
Filipino Archbishop really seems to understand Pope Benedict
Our friends at Rorate found an extended piece from UCANews (you might remember the liturgical opinions of its editor). You will want to read this whole thing, but here it is with my emphases and comments: The liturgical renewal I … Read More
JabbaPapa on ASK FATHER: Octave of Easter, what about Requiem Masses, Votives for the Election of a Pope… Novena to St. Catherine?: “Grant M : I’m intrigued that both our bishop and the SSPX priest are waiting until sunset on Easter Thursday…”
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