Daily Archives: 24 June 2011

Eucharistic FLASH MOB – WDTPRS POLL

Please watch this whole video before reacting.  Then think about it for a few minutes before reacting. A Franciscan priest and a small group with him took it to the streets and staged a Eucharistic Flash Mob. [wp_youtube]cZ5aYoSr3Hg[/wp_youtube] What do … Read More

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Vespers – Nativity of John the Baptist

One frill 2nd Vespers for the feast of John the Baptist.  Vespers read from the Breviarium Romanum.  There may some some discrepancy of antiphons depending on your edition. I sing the famous hymn Ut queant laxis. [display_podcast]

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The showdown is coming in China over bishops

The showdown is coming in China over bishops.  This is from AFP with my emphases. China wants to ordain bishops ‘without delay’ (AFP) – 10 hours ago BEIJING — China’s state-controlled Catholic church wants to ordain at least 40 bishops … Read More

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St. Paul/Mpls: Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession – Sunday 26 June

Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession, Sunday, June 26, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Little Sisters of the Poor to the Cathedral of St. Paul. Bring your family and friends for this festive walk with our Eucharistic Lord. Ice cream social follows. Park in the … Read More

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What Does GIRM 160 for the USA Really Say?

When the new English translation of the Roman Missal is released, it will sport a new translation of the GIRM, the General Institution/Instruction of the Roman Missal. There are, of course, adaptations for the USA and other Anglophone regions. As … Read More

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Visiting a Roman basilica? There’s an app for that.

It would be nice to have some silence during visits to beautiful churches in Europe. This comes from CNA: Vatican hopes iPod can bring silence to Rome’s churches Rome, Italy, Jun 24, 2011 / 06:10 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican … Read More

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Close asteriod flyby – 27 June

From Space Weather. ASTEROID FLYBY: Newly-discovered asteroid 2011 MD will pass only 12,000 kilometers (7,500 miles) above Earth’s surface on Monday, June 27th. NASA analysts say there is no chance the space rock will strike Earth. Nevertheless, the encounter is … Read More

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Re-orienting a church

For your Brick By Brick file from the Mercury News, with my emphases and comments. Developer renovates Pittsburg [California] Catholic church By Rick Radin PITTSBURG — A 41-year-old Catholic church that was showing its age has a new look thanks … Read More

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