Yearly Archives: 2010

What to keep in mind about the Arizona case which is revving up

Forward: “The most brilliant propagandist technique will yield no success unless one fundamental principle is borne in mind constantly – it must confine itself to a few points and repeat them over and over” Maybe you are hearing about another … Read More

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EF/TLM TRIDUUM in NYC at Holy Innocents

For those of you close to Manhattan, NYC…  the Sacred Triduum will be observed in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, according to 1962 Roman Missal at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Manhattan: Maundy Thursday, 4/1, at … Read More

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Ruth Gledhill throws a little nutty about the little nutty thrown by Archbp. Williams

UPDATE 1650 GMT: I understand that Archbp. Williams telephoned Archbp. Martin to apologize for his remark. In a SKYNEWS story, Williams expressed his "deep sorrow and regret" after declaring the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland had lost "all credibility" over … Read More

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Priestly abuse a problem? Yes. Big problem? No. It’s “organized moral panic”.

On MercatorNet from Italian sociologist Massimo Introvigne, whose books I have read with interest… I recommend his book on Hammas… comes this with my emphases and comments.   The piece is on the long side, so I will give you just … Read More

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Fr. Cantalamessa’s sermon for Good Friday in the Vatican Basilica

Here is the text in English of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa’s sermon for Good Friday in the Vatican Basilica. My emphases and comments: "WE HAVE A GREAT HIGH PRIEST" Homily on Good Friday 2010 in Saint Peter’s Basilica "We have a … Read More

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Because this week wasn’t bad enough already…

Okay… lemme get this straight. In midst of this controversy, the Pope’s preacher stands up Good Friday, not at all a controversial day for this pontificate, and… like Joe Biden with an open mic… compares the present persecution of the … Read More

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Taking it to the street

A small Greek Orthodox Church near where I am staying took it outside today. With the help of New York’s finest, they actually blocked 8th Ave for a while.

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LOCK AND LOAD! LUTHERAN CLARITY about the attacks on Pope Benedict!

There is a spectacular examination of the recent attacks on Pope Benedict – the Pope of Christian Unity – and on the Church by a LUTHERAN theologian on a Lutheran site, Logia, a Lutheran theological journal. It is long but … Read More

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WDTPRS POLL: How much of the Sacred Triduum will you attend?

This is a busy time for all of us, but this is also the most sacred and profound time of the whole liturgical year. Here is a little poll… which is entirely anonymous. You might prefer your local parish for … Read More

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Liberal groups urge media boycot of Catholic League’s Bill Donohue

No joke here…. from the Catholic League. ATTEMPTS TO CENSOR DONOHUE FAIL April 1, 2010 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on recent attempts to censor him: TV producers have been telling me for years that my critics have implored … Read More

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