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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Five Algerians Held In Plot Against Pope
From SKY: Five Algerians Held In Pope Plot Terror Swoop Five Algerian men have been arrested over a potential threat to the Pope, Sky News sources say. Armed counter-terror officers swooped on a business premises in central London in the … Read More
Benedict XVI’s presser on the airplane to Scotland
On the airplane winging to Scotland, the Holy Father took a few questions from journos during a brief presser. Q. – Your Holiness, … during the preparation for this journey there have been contrary discussions and positions. The country has … Read More
The Feeder Feed: DEATH FROM ABOVE edition
I was sitting at my desk, writing the entry about Fr. Finigan’s annd Fr. Blake’s comments on the Mass at Glasgow and …. THWUMP! I saw the birds at the feeders scattering. Something large had hit the window next to … Read More
English priests comment on the Papal Mass in Glasgow
His Hermeneuticalness, Fr. Finigan and the great PP of Brighton, Fr. Blake, share their views of the Papal Mass in Glasgow today. Be sure to visit their fine blogs. Some comments from Fr. Finigan about the Mass today: Liturgically, the … Read More
Sounds from the Mass in Glasgow
Sounds from the Mass in Glasgow. Also, a friend of mine is saying that Our Lord must have sent the Blessed Virgin and angels to clear the skies, given the demons that must be swirling around that Mass. Moreover, I … Read More
Benedict XVI’s sermon at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow
Holy Father’s sermon in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park with my emphases and comments. You will see here that the Pope is pressing something that I have for years been saying is at the heart of his pontificate: foster Catholic identity so … Read More
Thoughts on Benedict XVI’s state visit to England and Scotland
The Holy Father is about to travel to the "hedonistic wasteland … the geopolitical epicentre of the culture of death", and, judging from some of the nutty media coverage – Satan is irritated. I think Satan particularly hates this visit … Read More
Benedict XVI’s state visit begins in Scotland
The Holy Father arrived in Scotland today and was greeted by Her Majesty the Queen at the beginning of this state visit. From VIS: Your Majesty, Thank you for your gracious invitation to make an official visit [not "pastoral" visit] … Read More
The Guardian: Humanist letter against the Pope
The Guardian – in a spirit of helpfulness no doubt – printed a letter against the Pope and his state visit signed by some British notables. Well… they are a bit more notable now. Most of them weren’t known by … Read More
Benedict XVI to new bishops
The Holy Father recently addressed newly named and consecrated bishops during a workshop organized for them each year in Rome by the Congregation for Bishops. The Holy Father had some good insights for these new bishops about what it means … Read More
The Feeder Feed
It has been a while since I have posted any shots from the feeder. A whole bunch o’ Blue Jays. There were a couple more as well. This Nutchatch likes safflower. I was surprised today to spot a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. … Read More
QUAERITUR: Jews using a Catholic church for their services
From a reader: EWTN is reporting that a priest at St. Louis parish in Austin is allowing a Jewish group to use his parish for Jewish holy day celebrations. There is a picture at the EWTN article here: The altar … Read More
Catholic League on some Brits lecturing the Pope
From the Catholic League: NOTED BRITS LECTURE POPE More than 50 British notables have signed a letter in the Guardian newspaper criticizing the visit to the U.K. by Pope Benedict XVI. Responding is Catholic League president Bill Donohue: The pope … Read More
QUAERITUR: Fragments – When does reverence become neurosis?
From a priest reader: I’ve been a priest for ten years, and the celebration of the Holy Mass is still the high point of my day. I’ve always been scrupulous about cleansing the sacred vessels after Holy Communion and the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests
Tagged fragments, ne pereant
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Jesus GOD!… Does it have to be like this?
I cannot stand the UN. The UN should go. That said… for the love of God. I caught this, and this photo, in a CNN story. The UN can give us some stats, but their solutions are not the right … Read More
Fr. Z’s 5 Rules of Engagement for Summorum Pontificum
Folks, remember that as of 14 September 2007 the provisions of Summorum Pontificum are in force. The WDTPRS Rules are now in force too. Fr. Z’s 5 Rules of Engagement now that the Motu Proprio is in force: 1) Rejoice … Read More
Thank you, Holy Father!
WDTPRS thanks Pope Benedict XVI for the great gift of Summorum Pontificum. ℣. Let us pray for Benedict, our Pope. ℟. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him … Read More
Fragment of the Holy Cross
An old reliquary given to me long ago with a sliver of the Cross of Our Lord.
VORTEX REPORT: What IS that … portentous plant? That… growth?
Some time ago I was in Kansas City, MO, and I posted about … …The Vortex. Sometime after a frequent participant here posted the comment: Somebody needs to determine the identity of the tree in the middle of . . … Read More
QUAERITUR: how to address a deacon?
From a reader: What is the correct form of address for a religious who is a deacon? The internal lore of the community is that one retains "Brother" but some of the younger brothers are insisting on "Deacon." I have … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged deacons, etiquette, Forms of address
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