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Yearly Archives: 2010
QUAERITUR: leaving the “and” out of the form for absolution
From a reader: Forgive the scrupulosity of the question: At my most recent confession, the priest, who I confess to with some regularity on and off, absolved as follows – while making the sign of the cross: I absolve you … Read More
Bp. Jenky (D. Peoria): tabernacle must be in center of all churches in five years
I thought you would like to know about a positive development in the Diocese of Peoria. My emphases and comments: Directive on location of tabernacles from Bishop Jenky Saying that placing the Blessed Sacrament at the physical center of … Read More
Perhaps the worst ever design for a church
If they actually build this monstrosity in L’Aquila, Italy, the Roj Mahal in Los Angeles will no longer be the ugliest church I have ever seen. I think the locals might actually have to pray for another earthquake. And now … Read More
President Obama’s personal “domestic security force”
Someone sent me a link to second Youtube video. But first watch this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM-JiGGYJ5w&feature=player_embedded
POLL ALERT! US Catholic and Bp. Trautman team up on liturgical language
POLL ALERT! H.E. Most. Rev. Donald W. Trautman, Bishop of Erie, inveterate champion of inclusive language and die-hard proponent of ever-shifting "dynamic equivalence" for liturgical translations, has a piece in US CATHOLIC. There is also a US CATHOLIC POLL & … Read More
“…not pastoral care of the faithful, but the psychological distress of the priest.”
I am working my way piece meal through a borrowed copy of Lazlo Dobszay’s The Restoration and Organic Development of the Roman Rite. Here is a blurb: "The turning around of the altars, celebration versus populum, was not commanded by … Read More
NYT used bad translations, made gross errors
The big question is… will Hell’s Bible print a correction? From CNA: Italian political paper: NY Times needs consultants more than Vatican doe Rome, Italy, Apr 6, 2010 / 05:52 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The influential Italian political newspaper Il Foglio … Read More
Rabbi Bemporad: media coverage of Church abuse scandal one-dimensional
From CNA: Rabbi calls media coverage of Church abuse scandal one-dimensional Carlstadt, N.J., Apr 7, 2010 / 03:05 am (CNA).- In an interview with CNA on Tuesday, Rabbi Jack Bemporad commented on the recent media onslaught concerning the Holy Father, … Read More
Oremus pro Pontifice button
A friend here in NYC gave me one of the "Oremus pro Pontifice" small buttons!
WDTPRS POLL: Card. George gives award to Fr. Pfleger
Sooo… Cardinal George of Chicago is going to give an award to Fr. Pfleger. "But Father! But Father!", you might be saying. "What for?" For: service in pursuit of dismantling racism, injustice and inequalities on behalf of African Americans and … Read More
