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- on The shift toward “the old ways” is really a step forward into the future.: “The (Novus Ordo) parish I currently live usually has about 30 people that attend our only “Sunday” Mass (which is…”
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- on The shift toward “the old ways” is really a step forward into the future.: “This amused me: “You’d leave Mass thinking, ‘Holy cow! What just happened?’” said another ex-parishioner at St. Maria Goretti, whose…”
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Monthly Archives: June 2011
A bishop writes about the role of deacons
His Excellency Most. Rev. Alex Sample, Bishop of Marquette – a fine man and priest I have known for many years – issued a letter about deacons. There is some CNA coverage: Marquette, Mich., Jun 21, 2011 / 05:54 am … Read More
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When, despite all your best efforts, things go very wrong!
Do you feel like this once in a while? Talk about getting more than you bargained for! [wp_youtube]PhCGxp_ag2E[/wp_youtube]
Cutting edge retro.
This is rather cool. I saw this on Engadget. If you’re like us, you’ve probably been holding your breath in anticipation since Commodore USA announced its replica of the famous C64. It promised a keyboard PC that duplicated the original’s … Read More
Good news?
I sure hope you have some good news to share! For my part… well… I am on the right side of the grass. WDTPRS could use some help in this award thing on the right.
Make popcorn, then read! Ed Peter’s eviscerates Maureen Dowd.
The Canonical Defender, Prof. Ed Peters, has drawn the ire of the Id of the Washington Beltway, the atrabillious Maureen Dowd. My emphases and comments: Sunday, June 19, 2011 Oh no! Maureen Dowd doesn’t seem to like me! America’s 43rd … Read More
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Recent Posts of Interest … and a Pitch!
Some links to recent posts, which are scrolling off. The Feeder Feed: variety edition A note to readers Fatherhood remains foundational WDTPRS Trinity Sunday – Post Communion – An explanation of the Trinity? Sure! No problem! A prayer by St. … Read More
The Feeder Feed: variety edition
I haven’t been much inclined to post about the feeder these days, but figured it was about time to share a view or two. You’ve seen Ray before. He sees you, too. Being so very visible he is as wary … Read More
A note to readers
First and foremost, thanks to all of you who have sent notes of greetings for Father’s Day and also promises of prayers. I deeply appreciate that right now. Also, I have received quite a few notes of congratulations for the … Read More
Fatherhood remains foundational
From CNA with my emphases and comments. Despite divorce and other threats, fatherhood remains foundational Denver, Colo., Jun 19, 2011 / 08:42 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In an era of family breakdown and easy divorce, there is still hope for Catholic … Read More
A prayer by St. “Padre” Pio
A prayer by St. “Padre” Pio Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You. You know how easily I abandon You. Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak … Read More
About Fr. John Corapi with observations about our times
I haven’t written much about Fr. John Corapi, because I honestly don’t know much about what is going on. I don’t know the details. But I am sad to read that he is leaving active ministry. I am profoundly sad. … Read More
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QUAERITUR: Who is bishop of the Moon?
Under the recent entry about titular sees, the question arose about which bishop would have jurisdiction over the Moon. I think there are conflicting claims. I heard once that Rome itself had jurisdiction. However, there is another claim. Sometimes it … Read More
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Msgr. Ralph Belluomini – RIP
In your kindness please pray for the repose of the soul of a friend of mine, Msgr. Ralph Belluomini who died recently. He was a priest of the Diocese of Fresno, and, not a young man, he succumbed to cancer.
OLDIE PODCAzT: Friday in the Octave of Pentecost
OLDIE PODCAzT: Friday in the Octave of Pentecost Today is Friday in the Octave of Pentecost, or at least it ought to be in in the Novus Ordo as it is in the older, Traditional Roman Calendar. This is the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Bishops and Titular Sees
From a reader: Recently, you had a post up regarding Archbishop Nienstedt’s defense of traditional marriage. As a curious person, I looked up the Archbishop’s background and discovered he once held the titular see of Alton, in Illinois, when he was serving as an auxiliary … Read More
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S. California: relic of St. Anthony of Padua stolen – UPDATE!
A reader alerted me to this: St. Anthony’s stolen religious relic sparks searches By Mike Krumboltz A 780-year-old treasure honoring St. Anthony of Padua has been stolen from a Southern California Catholic church. The relic, which is normally kept under … Read More
QUAERITUR: Is it sinful to go to Saturday evening Mass if you can go on Sunday?
From a reader: Is it wrong or even sinful to attend a Saturday evening vigil Mass IF you could otherwise attend a Sunday Mass? I ask this because at my parish there is one particular priest who has solid homilies … Read More
Abortion: the paramount social justice issue
One of the greatest victories of the pro-abortion crowd, even Catholics in the pro-abortion crowd, is to divorce abortion from other social justice issues. Abortion must be the social justice issue. This is from CNS, with my emphases. It goes … Read More
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QUAERITUR: Mass obligation and Traditional Anglican Communion
From a reader: Can a Roman Catholic fulfill her Sunday Obligation at a Traditional Anglican Communion church that is part of one of the Pro-Dioceses awaiting the construction of the Ordinariate for the United States? In the Code of Canon … Read More
DCLex on ROME 24/4– Day …. Nope… Daily Rome Shot 1010: “1. Qc7 forcing a4 2. Qa5# (If 1….b6 2. Qc8#) about 3 minutes”
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