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- ThePapalCount on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “Fr Z I agree with MaternalView above. The world situation is shaky and a trip to Poland… next to Ukraine…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “I‘ll assume black goes „upward“ and down left is h8. 1. f5+ forcing gf6 (xf5 e. p.) 2. h5+ forcing…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “Lori announced massive parish closings, along with the suppression of the Latin Mass in diocese. Sure suicide by cutting off…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “I think people have lost confidence in all manner of things, airplane manufacturers, airlines, FAA, government agencies who are supposed…”
- on Wednesday after the 2nd Sunday after Easter – traditional Solemnity of ST. JOSEPH! – Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church!: “Aw, dear St. Joseph. I love him so much. I was blessed to go to a mass of this feast…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “1. . . . . .. . . . . . . h7-h5+ 2. g5-h6(×h5) . f7-f5+ 3. K-g5 .…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “Dear Masked Chicken, thank you for pointing me to your post of 22 March, which which I largely agree. My…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “Yes. Let all the poisons come out! After seeing it on TV many years ago and reading the two volumes,…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “Perhaps world events are making some nervous international travelers. Personally, I would have loved to go to Poland on a…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “The bit about Claudius thinking that a return to the republic was likely or even possible may take its inspiration…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “Pray for Derek Jacobi! Such a talented actor, but sadly, an irregular life.”
- on 15 April 2019 – Notre-Dame de Paris: “I was wrong. It’s not a Cramnerian table. It’s a……. Ikea coffee table made to resemble a half Easter egg,…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “The BBC “radio play” of I,Claudius is also rather good. https://share.libbyapp.com/title/505092”
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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Bp. Cordileone on Gov. Cuomo, NY legislature’s promotion of contrary-to-nature unions
The chairman of the USCCB’s subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage has reacted to the Gov. Cuomo’s and the NY state legislature’s promotion of the legalization of contrary-to-nature unions. This is the USCCB press release: BISHOP CORDILEONE EXPRESSES … Read More
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Bp. Trautman is now 75 years old.
His Excellency Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman has attained the distinguished age of 75 years. In accordance with the Code of Canon Law, he has submitted his letter of resignation. When his resignation will be accepted is a matter for … Read More
What is your good news?
Do you have some good news for all of us? Something small from me: on a hot, muggy day iced sun tea goes down very well. Also, Irohamomiji is finally unfurling with some zeal. Try some of your own sun … Read More
Archbp. Nichols (Westminster) on the priest’s role at Mass
From Zenit with my emphases and comments. Archbishop Nichols on Priests and the Mass “We Don Vestments to Minimize Our Personal Preferences” LONDON, JUNE 25, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here is the text of a homily given by Archbishop Vincent Nichols at … Read More
St. Paul, MN: 60 Hours of Adoration for Benedict XVI’s 60th Jubilee
A reader sent: Saw your post today – we are also doing a 60 hours adoration for Pope Benedict. Click HERE or HERE. 60 hours of Eucharistic adoration Join us in marking the 60th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s priesthood … Read More
To honor Benedict XVI’s 60th: 60 hours of adoration, prayer for priests and vocations
A reader alerted me to a very good initiative in the Archdiocese of Denver. 60-Hour Adoration Details Why: To mark the 60th anniversary of Pope Benedict’s priestly ordination What: 60 hours of eucharistic adoration to pray for priests and priestly … Read More
Bp. DiMarzio (D. Brooklyn) about Gov. Cuomo, NY legislature, contrary-to-nature unions
H.E. Most. Rev. Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, has reacted to the passage of the legislation to redefine marriage so as to equate marriage with contrary-to-nature unions. My emphases and comments. Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo [I am … Read More
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Time for fun
Sometime ago I think I posted a photo of this watch. I just ran across it again as I am doing some tidying and tossing. Just for fun!
Ed Peters on NY Gov. Cuomo’s support of contrary-to-nature unions and Holy Communion
The Canonical Defender, the great Ed Peters, has opined about the scandalous, aggressive, public support given to contrary-to-nature-unions by NY state Gov. Andrew Cuomo, catholic. My emphases. My comments. I inserted his own footnotes, indicated by asterisks, directly into the … 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
Sneak preview of new Vatican News site
It will apparently be online from 29 June onward. Check it out. Here.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
ThePapalCount on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “Fr Z I agree with MaternalView above. The world situation is shaky and a trip to Poland… next to Ukraine…”
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