Daily Archives: 25 June 2011

The Martyrs of Lübeck: 3 priests beatified and a Lutheran minister honored

From CNA: Three priest-martyrs of Nazis beatified in Germany Hamburg, Germany, Jun 25, 2011 / 12:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Three Catholic martyrs executed under the Nazi regime were beatified in Germany today, June 25. The event was also noteworthy for … Read More

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RECENT POSTS OF INTEREST and THANKS

As they scroll along. First, I ask your continued prayers for two personal and important intentions. Sneak preview of new Vatican News site QUAERITUR: A priest must defend “ad orientem” for the Novus Ordo QUAERITUR: Degrees of dialogue during the … Read More

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Sneak preview of new Vatican News site

It will apparently be online from 29 June onward. Check it out. Here.

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QUAERITUR: A priest must defend “ad orientem” for the Novus Ordo

From a priest starting ad orientem worship in his parish. Heavily edited: … [The dean] supports my decision for ad orientem in the Novus Ordo this weekend.  It will be in English.  He warned me that the bishop will give … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Degrees of dialogue during the Extraordinary Form – WDTPRS POLL

I do confess that it is sometimes disconcerting while saying Mass in the Extraordinary Form, to turn around, say “Dominus vobiscum” and not even hear crickets in return and barely a chirp from the server(s).  I have gotten used to … Read More

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SSPX Bp. Fellay on the state of the “talks” and how the Holy Father is being undermined

SSPX Bp. Bernard Fellay, at a recent ordination in Winona, MN, told his followers that rumors about the break down in talks with the Holy See should be taken with caution.  Fellay wanted people to know that he is supposed … Read More

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Reaction of NY bishops to the unions-contrary-nature legislation

From the website of the Archdiocese of New York. My only question… was there a statement of all the bishops before the vote took place? The following is a statement from Archbishop Timothy Dolan and the bishops of New York … Read More

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PRAYERCAzT/PODCAzT: Corpus Christi: singing the whole nine yards

I again inflict my singing on you for most of this project. Quite a while back I started a PRAYERCAzT series, wherein I read and/or sang the prayers and readings for upcoming Sundays and Feasts for the Extraordinary Form. I … Read More

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