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Daily Archives: 1 January 2011
Benedict XVI’s sermon for 1 January
Here is a taste of the beginning of the Holy Father’s sermon for 1 January, Mary, Mother of God, in my translation. I suppose the whole thing will be translated eventually elsewhere. Once again enveloped in the spiritual atmosphere of … Read More
RECENT POSTS
First… this deeply offensive development: NCR’s very first “Person of the Year”: Sr. Carol Keehan As they scroll along… Happy New Year of Salvation 2011! And… What were the biggest stories of 2010? And… QUAERITUR: Stole over chasuble, or “What … Read More
QUAERITUR: Stole over chasuble, or “What part of ‘extirpetur’ does Your Excellency not understand?”
A reader asked: Can/Should the stole be worn outside the chasuble by the celebrant during Mass? No. This was obviously asked because some priest out there is wearing his stole over the chasuble. And I’ll bet all the money in … Read More
AD RAMOS! Three former Anglican bishops received into Roman Church… ORDINATION TO FOLLOW!
Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity I admire courage. Fr. Seán Finnegan has a post about the reception of the Anglican bishops into the Roman Church at Westminster Cathedral in London. History Being Made One of my jobs … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Anglicanorum coetibus, Pope of Christian Unity, Westminster Cathedral
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35 Comments
WDTPRS: Epiphany (2002MR): becoming what we encounter
Allow me first to rant: I understand that transferring major feasts to a Sunday can have the “pastoral” aim of exposing more people to the mystery the feast celebrates. But… for the love of God… Ascension Thursday is on Thursday … Read More
Happy New Year of Salvation 2011!
I wish all of you a Holy and Happy New Year of Salvation. As the Holy Father said during 1st Vespers for the feast, we submit this year to the judgment of God even as we remember with joy what … Read More
QUAERITUR: 1st Vespers of Epiphany? 2nd Vespers of Solemnity?
From a reader: In my diocese the Solemnity of the Epiphany is celebrated tomorrow rather than on the sixth. Which Vespers therefore takes precedence? Second Vespers of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God or First Vespers of the Epiphany? … Read More
“Don’t Ask – Don’t Tell” and the CDF
I believe you all know that recently the “Don’t Ask – Don’t Tell” policy (DADT) for the US Military was overturned. Also, last Sunday His Eminence Donald Card. Wuerl was interviewed by Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday and was … Read More
Posted in The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged Card. Wuerl, Chris Wallace, Don't Ask Don't Tell, Fox News Sunday, homosexuals, military
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16 Comments
QUAERITUR: To whom should I write?
From a reader: I’m just returning from a confession where the priest used the words “He absolves” instead of “I absolve.” The priest was a Benedictine who is the pastor of a Diocesan parish. So do I write to the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged confession, reconciliation, sacrament of penance
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BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY 2011
BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY 2011 General Intention: That the riches of creation be preserved, valued and made available to all, as a precious gifts from God to mankind. Missionary Intention: That Christians may achieve full unity, bearing witness … Read More
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