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Yearly Archives: 2010
The Pope knew what he was setting off
From time to time I have opined about why the Pope says certain things that are sure to provoke controversy. Some people have suggested that he is naive about the press (e.g., Regensburg, this condom thing). I don’t buy that. … Read More
A good clarification about the Pope’s comment on condoms
Here is a CNS story by fellow Minnesotan John Thavis with my emphases and comments. Vatican clarifies pope’s reference to ‘male prostitute’ in condoms comment Posted on November 23, 2010 by John Thavis VATICAN CITY — When Pope Benedict commented … Read More
What does the “captcha” really say?
I just went through this a few minutes ago in order to post a comment on Fr. Blake’s blog. I couldn’t read that captcha image.
England: number of seminarians rises
Here is some good news. The number of seminarians in England is on the rise. From CNA: England sees highest number of new seminarians in over a decade London, England, Nov 23, 2010 / 03:11 am (CNA).- Seminaries in England … Read More
Prayer Request – Mothership Problem
I have a little problem. The mothership – my big, main computer – will not start. It seems as if it is actually hanging at the main processor check. The invitation to hit F10 to enter the bios/start up, but … Read More
A note on Communion in the hand
Elizabeth Scalia wrote the following about Communion in the hand. My emphases and comments. Communion; Hand or Mouth? via The Anchoress by Elizabeth Scalia on 11/22/10 Yesterday at Mass, my husband noticed that on the floor of our pew, by … Read More
L’Osservatore Romano as origin of the maelstrom: Ed Peters opines
The respected, clear-thinking canonist Ed Peters of In the Light of the Law has offered a blistering assessment of the role of the Vatican’s daily L’Osservatore Romano in regard to the latest in a string of media screw-ups. My emphases … Read More
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Could SSPX Bp. Williamson be expelled from the SSPX?
Here is an interesting bit from the DICI site of the SSPX: GENERAL HOUSE PRESS RELEASE 11-21-2010 Filed under From Tradition, News The Superior General, Bishop Bernard Fellay, has learnt by the press of Bishop Richard Williamson’s decision, just ten … Read More
Benedict XVI on the Good Friday prayer for Jews
Sandro Magister has an English translation of some of the Holy Father’s book-interview with Peter Seewald, Light of the World. Among the bits provided there is something about the Holy Father’s choice to change the bidding prayer for the Jews … Read More
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