Yearly Archives: 2010

“How does Benedict fix this mess?”…. Can he “fix” it?

John XXIII, when confronted by problems, at a certain point famously said, "Sometimes I just kneel down and say, Lord, it’s your Church, I am going to bed".  Much of what is going on today involves Christ being crucified once … Read More

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Did Vatican II bring about a “new Pentecost”? Are we still waiting?

From Celebration via NCR. My emphases and comments: Clericalism and the LiturgyWhatever became of the ‘new Pentecost’?Apr. 05, 2010By Paul Philibert  [OP]  [Fr. Paul Philibert is a Dominican friar living in Raleigh, N.C., where he is freelancing as a lecturer … Read More

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Huge gain for religious feminism!

Thanks to Sancte Pater I learned … and you are learning… about the great leap in modern ecclesiastical feminism. From RNS. Just in time for the upcoming "consecration" of a lesbian bishopette in Los Angeles.  April 5, 2010 NEWS FEATURE … Read More

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Record number of confirmations in one US diocese

I enjoyed this story from CNA: Record number confirmed in Baltimore, despite recent media attacks on Church Baltimore, Md., Apr 6, 2010 / 07:02 am (CNA).- Despite the recent media attacks on the Church and Holy Father regarding clergy sex … Read More

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ALERT: Successor in Los Angeles!

In the brick by brick file…. From VIS. From CNA: Archbishop Gomez appointed to Archdiocese of LA Vatican City, Apr 6, 2010 / 05:53 am (CNA/EWTN News).- This morning the Holy Father appointed current San Antonio Archbishop Jose H. Gomez … Read More

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Manhattan blognic is UNDERWAY!

Good sized group came to Mass and now we are at the pub.

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Out and about again

It is another fine day in NYC for this Easter Monday, opening day (go Twins! go Red Sox!). I am waiting for the Statten Island Ferry. At the grave of Alexander Hamilton… the grave marker reads: The Patriot of incorruptible … Read More

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How willing is the Holy See to make necessary changes?

With a biretta tip to Damian  o{]:¬)   I found an editorial in the Daily Telegraph about the present controversy griping the Church.   My emphases and comments: Catholic Church has mishandled the paedophile cover-up furore Telegraph View: The Pope has … Read More

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QUAERITUR: “low” Mass of the bishop in the Ordinary Form

From a reader: I recently had the opportunity to dine at my [bishop]’s Residence and we were invited into his private chapel after dinner to offer a prayer. A friend of mine and I then wondered if he celebrated Mass … Read More

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QUAERITUR: how the Ceremonial of Bishops guides Novus Ordo worship

Let’s get some discussion going about this point concerning the Ordinary Form – Novus Ordo liturgy. From a reader via email: Is it proper for a priest to use the rubrics and prayers for priests contained in the Ceremonial of … Read More

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