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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
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
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
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
Manhattan blognic is UNDERWAY!
Good sized group came to Mass and now we are at the pub.
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
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
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
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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