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- Ages 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…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 39 & 40 (-2 & -1): An ACTION ITEM!: “Thank you Fr. Z. I hope your post will persuade priests to take this more seriously. It’s a terrible shame…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “JustaSinner says: East End Yes, I’ve had wonderful fish and chips there and elsewhere in London. However, I have to…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “The food looks great Father Z. I hope you can your apartment in Rome and spend more time there. Love…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “…might make for an interesting chess set – or at least some of the pieces.”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Medals: 3rd from right: https://barbiconi.it/en/106-merit-of-savoy The “tiles” are Pallae https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palla_(oggetto_liturgico) cardboard squares sewed in linen. They are put on the…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “The pilgrim shell at the top is for the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. The bookend medals are the Pro…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Father Z., Are there German Clowns in Hell? [All of them, I suspect. Even the living ones. What must it…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Thanks for the information on the Cod place. I’ll consider not going there again. Please do mention the names of…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Sorry Father, but you have to go to London-East Side, really- for a proper fish n chip. Everywhere else is…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Medals: most right is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benemerenti_medal most left is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Ecclesia_et_Pontifice 3rd from left is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_St._Gregory_the_Great center is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_St._Sylvester”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “acard: Considering what I had last night, Culver’s would be the better choice. No Culver’s here, however.”
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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Sunday Supper: beatification day edition
What will your Sunday Supper be? I noticed on Twitter that people attending the Beatification Mass in England said that, after the Mass, people were producing food and sharing it around. Nice. People should eat together on Sundays. In honor … Read More
Recent entries about Pope Benedict in England and Scotland
Some recent entries: Benedict XVI addresses the Bishops of the UK Benedict XVI’s Sermon for the Beatification of John Henry Card. Newman “Benedict goes to Westminster”* In honor of the Papal Visit to England… Benedict XVI’s address for Vespers in … Read More
Anyone hostile to Pope Benedict who was won over?
I want to enlist all Catholic bloggers in a little project. I know a lot of Catholic blogs read WDTPRS even if they won’t link or admit it. I want to reach out to them for a mutual project. One … Read More
To our Catholic friends in England and Scotland
I am so happy for you who are our friends in England and Scotland, as you enjoy the visit of the Holy Father. Many people around the world are watching. We are delighted for you and for the marvelous messages … Read More
Benedict XVI at Hyde Park
Benedict XVI used Hyde Park for his soap box tonight, and gave this address. It will not be a surprise to find a stress on the heart on the evening before the Beatification of John Henry Newman. My Brothers and … Read More
I don’t understand Facebook
Try as I might, I just can’t get my head around Facebook. Now I have discovered that by Facebook account has been disabled, for reasons I cannot guess at. No warning. No explanation. Just disabled. Anyone have experience with this … Read More
Benedict XVI’s sermon in Westminster Cathedral
First, I am so very happy for Catholics in England who had the privilege of being addressed with this sermon. The Holy Father’s sermon for Mass at Westminster Cathedral. Let’s read the sermon closely with emphases and comments. The setting … Read More
Photos of the Papal Visit from bloggers
Fr. Ray Blake of St. Mary Magdalen in Brighton has some good photos.
Damian Thompson’s take on the Pope at Westminster
Damian Thompson offers some analysis. I found it reassuring that many of his points are in harmony with some of my thoughts. Here is some of with my E&C: How odd that it should be the Guardian that grasped the … Read More
Posted in Pope of Christian Unity, The Drill
Tagged "Nixon goes to China", Damian Thompson, Westminster
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17 Comments
Something I missed in Westminster
I watched the live feed of the Holy Father’s visit today pretty closely. But Vincenzo of Sancte Pater – the official WDTPRS photoshopper – caught a screenshot I missed.
UPDATE: Austin, TX parish and Jewish community
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL UPDATE BELOW I responded to a question about a Jewish congregation using a Catholic church in Austin, TX. One of the complications was that the Rabbi of the community was involved with Planned Parenthood and was a pro-abortion … Read More
“Benedict goes to Westminster”
Benedict XVI at Westminster Hall to civil authorities Benedict XVI’s address to Anglican Archbp. Williams at Lambeth Benedict XVI’s address for Vespers in Westminster Abbey The phrase that comes to mind is "Nixon goes to China". Day 2 Benedict’s trip … Read More
“our evenings swoon in pallid skies more suddenly”
From the Laudator: Edward Dowden, In September, from his Poems (London: Henry S. King & Co., 1876), p. 160: Spring scarce had greener fields to show than these Of mid September; through the still warm noon The rivulets ripple … Read More
Benedict XVI’s address for Vespers in Westminster Abbey
At Vespers, Archbp. Williams said inter alia: “St Gregory was the first to spell out … the magnitude of the gift given to Christ’s Church through the life of St Benedict … who, through a relatively brief Rule of life, … Read More
Posted in Pope of Christian Unity, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Archbp. Williams, Westminster Abbey
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29 Comments
Benedict XVI at Westminster Hall to civil authorities
This is a speech I have really been waiting for. Remember, this is a state visit. This is where the point is made. In a sense, this brings some closure to the gulf which opened since the time of Henry … Read More
Benedict XVI’s address to Anglican Archbp. Williams at Lambeth
The Holy Father paid a courtesy visit to Anglican Archbp. Rowan Williams at Lambeth Palace. My comments at the end. First, I must say that Archbp. Williams gave a good address which I am starting to drill into. But he … Read More
VORTEX REPORT: What is that … growth?
As you know, my friends and I have been exploring … The Vortex. We managed to send in the remote probe to take photos of the thing, a portentous plant or growth of some kind, in or near the epicenter … Read More
Posted in Classic Posts, Global Killer Asteroid Questions, Lighter fare, Linking Back
Tagged probe, The Vortex
5 Comments
5 Comments
Beautiful Mass in Philadelphia for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.
There was a beautiful Mass in Philadelphia for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. The Mass was at at St. Paul’s Church. The celebrant was the Pastor of St. Paul’s Church, Fr. Gerald Patrick Carey; the deacon was … Read More
Ages 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…”
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